Program Coordinator – Francophone Africa
Location: Virginia
Division: Program Management
Status: VA-Based Full Time
Position Number: 15:222
Project Description:
The Program Coordinator is the second entry level position to program work at IFES,providing support to various Francophone democracy and governance projects in the Africa program division. The Program Coordinator will provide project backstopping for current and developing programs. French language skills are required
Job Responsibilities:
· Assist in efforts to generate program work and other special projects for the division
· Contributes to analytical reports and critical project evaluations
· Under the direction of the supervisor, provides training and some oversight to Interns
· Assists in budget development processes
· Establishes, maintains, and develops productive working relationship with field staff, subordinates, and consultants at large
· Represents IFES at offsite venues for the purpose of business development and information dissemination
· Employs resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring
· Trouble shoots project problems. Identifies and implements creative solutions
· Monitors pending grant/contract actions and coordinates timely action and response
· Participates in proposal development/new initiative process
· Works with HR to source and recruit critical talent
· Assists with assembly of monthly/quarterly reports
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree required in relevant field; Masters Degree preferred
Experience: At least 2 years’ relevant experience in international development or related field
Related Skills or Knowledge: Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required. Introductory experience in proposal development required, with experience in program management and supervisory roles. Familiarity with USAID regulations and reporting requirements preferred. Detailed oriented and organized. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing. Collaborative, team oriented individual
LANGUAGE SKILLS: English and French required. Proficiency in another language (Spanish, Arabic) strongly desired
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