Organization: FHI 360
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Jun 2015
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today"s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Program Officer III
Description:
FHI 360’s Civil Society and Peacebuilding Department (CSPD) strengthens the leadership, capacity, and credibility of national and community-based organizations and helps increase the transparency of government agencies at all levels. Our civil society programs enable citizens to solve their own problems and influence policy. Our peacebuilding experts use a variety of locally-owned, effective, and sustainable tools to bridge differences and bring peace to divided communities.
CSPD seeks a Program Officer III to provide program management support to our governance, peacebuilding, and civil society programs in Latin America and the Caribbean and to support business development efforts for the Department. The Program Officer III is responsible for liaising with field offices and staff, providing operational and logistical support to field staff and activities, managing backstopping and support tasks, and providing technical inputs on programming as needed. The position is based in our Washington DC office.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Provides program management support such as troubleshooting, updating work plans and deliverables, coordinating operations and monitoring program activities.
- Tracks project performance against project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
- Facilitates communication between field and home office staff.
- Designs, implements, and coordinates specific program activities and may conduct research to achieve program goals.
- Works with Project Manager and assists with developing budgets, proposals, managing grants, project materials, and information.
- Collects, complies and analyzes information relevant to the program.
- May provide administrative support to programs as needed by writing, reviewing, and translating reports and other deliverables.
- Provides technical assistance and support to program.
- Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned among internal and external partners.
- Serves as the liaison for internal units, such as finance, contracts, centers, etc.
- Develops reports, briefing papers, press releases, and presentations as necessary for one or multiple projects/programs.
- Ensures timely implementation, and monitors project activities against work plans.
- Identifies resource development opportunities and supports development of proposals.
- Assists with budgeting and writing proposals.
- Serves as the liaison with government officials, local communities, and other organizations.
- Provides technical input to projects, including monitoring and evaluation.
- Supervises and mentors staff and provides training on systems, policies, and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor"s Degree or its International Equivalent in a related field.
- At least eight years of experience in international development program support, management, and/or implementation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong and demonstrated program/project management skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and implement corrective action as needed.
- Ability to prepare reports and provide information to management in a timely matter.
- Experience with USAID programs preferred.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and Spanish
- Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in international development, international affairs, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360"s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
How to apply:
https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/15520/program-officer-iii/job
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