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Full Job Description:
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| Location: | District of Columbia |
| Division: | Program Management |
| Status: | DC-Based Full Time |
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IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.
This position represents the advanced professional classification in the Programs Job Family with introductory management responsibilities. |
• Manages execution and tactical delivery in support of project goals
• Participates in development of division’s strategic plan. Seeks out business development opportunities for the MENA division
• Provides guidance in design, implementation, evaluation, and overall management of project(s)
• Alert division management of programmatic concerns, challenges and difficulties in a timely fashion
• Ensures adherence to terms of funding agreement, including project deliverables
• Establishes, maintains and develops relationship with peers, subordinates, funder community and consultants at large for the purpose of business development and information dissemination
• Directs staff in the timely development and final production of reports to funders
• Prepares budgets and approves field expense reports
• Responsible for financial oversight of projects in collaboration and partnership with Finance Team
• Oversees recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff as needed
• Monitors pending grant/contract actions and coordinates timely action and response
• Works with Procurement to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of commodities
• Travels to field office to oversee/monitor project activities; meet and strengthen relationship with Mission staff
• Assists in drafting project proposals and narrative reports on activities and project administration
• Provides professional developmental opportunities for junior Program staff. Evaluates performance and provides feedback to Program Officers
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• BS/BA required, Masters preferred
• 7+ years experience in international development or related field
• Highly knowledgeable and experienced managing USAID contract mechanisms, with strong knowledge of contract regulations, and procedures
• Proven track record with democracy and governance work in developing countries, with preference for experience working in the MENA region or other similar operating environments
• Proven abilities in staff management, project administration, and financial management skills
Experienced with budget management and oversight of large single project or multiple small projects
• Ability to direct staff, prioritize, handle multiple roles & responsibilities in a fluid and dynamic environment
• Proven program design and project management experience
• Solid and proven proposal development skills; highly experienced proposal writer
• Highly knowledgeable and experienced with USAID grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing. Strong presentation skills
• Arabic language skills preferred
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
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• Collaborative, team oriented individual.
• Strong managerial skills and abilities.
• Organized, effective time and resource manager.
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