Program Manager-Africa
Location: United States
Division: Program Management
Status: VA-Based Full Time
Position Number: 15:235
Project Description:
This position with provide support to the Africa Department and not necessarily one project.
Job Responsibilities:
The Program Manager is the first level management position to program work at IFES providing management support to the program division. Specific duties will include development, technical, administrative and financial management support including briefings, covering when senior management is on travel and mentoring staff.
MAJOR DUTIES AND 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 division
· Provides guidance in design, implementation, evaluation, and overall management of project(s)
· Alerts division management of programmatic concerns, challenges and difficulties in a timely fashion
· Ensures adherence to terms of funding agreements, 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 project expenses
· 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 relationships 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
· Other duties as assigned
POSITION SCOPE: Manages and/or performs technical or complex work, requiring ingenuity and capacity to evaluate and respond to new and changing issues. Performance and outcomes are subject to senior management oversight
DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING: Complex decision-making requiring in-depth analysis and consensus-building, subject to management review
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Develops budget projections and independently manages allocated resources. Authority to approve program or project expenses, contracts and purchases, subject to established controls and procedures
RELATIONSHIPS: Partnerships require a high degree of diplomacy and judgment, with ability to address conflicts or difficulties in a constructive manner
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field; Master’s Degree preferred
Experience: At least 8 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 required. Proficiency in another language (Spanish, French, Arabic) strongly desired
TRAVEL: Travel maybe required but limited to no more than 20% of time
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