POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Program Officer
GROUP: Agriculture and Enterprise
LOCATION: Little Rock, AR or Arlington, VA
REPORTS TO: Director, Agriculture and Enterprise
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Officer is responsible for the support, direction and management of implementation related agreements and partner management for Winrock’s Agriculture and Enterprise group for US government and non traditional donor projects in the agriculture sector. Responsibilities include working with HQ and field teams to ensure the delivery of projects on time and on budget, with a focus on technical excellence. The Program Officer will spend 30 percent time developing new business including writing or managing proposals. Program Officers participate in the strategic development of the Agriculture and Enterprise Group strategy and direction, including thought leadership, developing management tools, and disseminating lessons learned and best practices in project management to the group.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management: manage large International projects – provide management, and administrative oversight and leadership
Collaborate with other Winrock staff program coordinators
Ensure staff and consultants follow WI policy and USAID/USDA policy – have good understanding of USAID/USDA regulations
Manage partner relationships
Prepare and oversee work plans, reports and budgets
Oversee E&A mobilization activities
Provide direct management of startup and close-out activities
Contribute to technical aspects of projects as needed.
Lead major proposals and program development of multidisciplinary teams.
Develop project concepts and analyze project successes to build on lessons learned.
Provide guidance/mentoring to staff
Lead or write major proposal efforts, including teaming agreements, budgets and technical director in collaboration with the Senior Director and the new business development team.
Travel to the field to assist project field teams with technical and operational management and implementation.
Participate and contribute to institutional strategic planning exercises, build teams and manage interdisciplinary teams.
Maintain close communication and liaison with host country organizations, field personnel, and sub-grantees to ascertain compliance with USAID/USDA regulations and ensure compliance and timely completion of program activities and reporting requirements.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Represent WI at appropriate national and International conferences
Liaise with other Winrock personnel for new business development and coordination jointly implemented activities.
Communicate to internal and external audiences programs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Education:
- BA/BS or MS in international development related field
Experience:
- At least 5 years’ experience in project management, agricultural, economic growth, SME and , institution strengthening, and community-based development and at least 3 years managing a staff..
Skills:
Demonstrated skills in project planning and budgeting.
Proven experience in managing large international programs
Proficiency in management tasks, institutional supported software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Team player and excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership and cross cultural skills
Frequent international to potentially unstable areas required
Must not require sponsorship to work in the US
English language fluency; fluency in another language preferred
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