Program Manager-Latin America
Location: United States
Division: Program Management
Status: VA-Based Full Time
Position Number: 16:171
Project Description:
The Latin America and Caribbean Department seeks a Program Manager to support the implementation of its portfolio of programs in the region where it strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions. IFES also supports citizens’ rights to participate in electoral and political processes.
Job Responsibilities:
· Manage execution and tactical delivery in support of project goals within the Latin America and Caribbean Region.
· Participate in development of division’s strategic plan. Seek out business development opportunities for the division and manage development process, including proposal writing.
· Lead discussion with Monitoring and Evaluation team to design and determine indicators, monitor to ensure programs are meeting indicators and share experience with regional teams.
· Monitor and evaluate project progress and performance including reviewing deliverables and make recommendations where project activities may need to be adjusted based on M&E results.
· Provide guidance in design, implementation, evaluation and overall management of project(s) including adherence to approved annual work plans and effectiveness of program activities.
· Provide substantive contribution to knowledge management and thought leadership.
· Alert division management of programmatic concerns, challenges and difficulties.
· Ensure contractual compliance for department managed projects, including quality and timeliness of project deliverables.
· Establish, maintain and develop relationship with peers, subordinates, funder community and consultants at large for the purpose of business development and information dissemination.
· Direct staff in the timely drafting of reports and other materials and conduct final review of all project technical and narrative reports.
· Oversee budgets preparation in collaboration with C&G and approve field project expenses as appropriate.
· Oversee financial oversight of projects in collaboration and partnership with Finance Team.
· Oversee recruiting, interviewing and hiring of domestic, field staff and consultants as needed, in consultation with Human Resources.
· Monitor pending grant/contract actions and coordinate timely action and response.
· Oversee timely procurement actions in consultation with Contracts and Grants.
· Travel to field office to oversee/monitor project activities; meet and strengthen donor and other key stakeholder relationships.
· Provide professional developmental opportunities for junior Program staff, evaluate performance and provide feedback.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field; Master’s degree in international relations, political science, international development preferred.
· Must have at least 8 years’ relevant experience in international development or related field.
· Experience with budget management and oversight of single or multiple projects. Experience with managing teams.
· Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
· Experience in proposal development required, with experience in program management and supervisory roles.
· Thorough familiarity with USAID and other international donor regulations and reporting requirements preferred.
· Detail-oriented and organized.
· Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. S
· Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
· Collaborative, team oriented individual.
LANGUAGE SKILLS😕 Fluency in Spanish, required. Proficiency in French, is a plus
TRAVEL: Travel up to 30% of time.
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