POSITION TITLE: Senior Program Officer
LOCATION: Arlington, VA or Little Rock, AR
UNIT: Agriculture & Enterprise (A&E)
REPORTS TO: Director, Agriculture and Volunteer Programs
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the management of new business and HQ support for technical, financial and operational aspects of complex projects. Leads proposal development and strategic capture opportunities. Ensures M&E management on assigned projects. Identifies strategic opportunities to position WI for upcoming NBD opportunities, presentations on unique technical methodologies, and compliance on USG awards.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead new and innovative initiatives to position WI for new areas and topics of development.
Manage large multidisciplinary projects – provide financial, technical and innovative oversight and leadership for complex projects.
Develop management approaches and analysis in conjunction with the Director and Senior Director and mentors staff on project management.
Supervise program associates, administrative staff and partner relationships.
Prepare and contribute to internal/external reports and presentations.
Serve as speaker and representative of Winrock International at conferences, as appropriate.
Lead and contribute to proposal teams, develop concept papers and contribute to new initiatives and program analysis.
Ensure staff and consultants follow WI operational policy on projects.
Participate and contribute to institutional strategic planning exercises and group level strategy, including supporting goals and objectives of the A&E work plan.
Manage all aspects of projects within the assigned portfolio as required including workplans, budgets, personnel coordination, recruiting, and mobilization.
Oversee the preparation and distribution of technical and financial reports to USAID and other interested parties and provide programmatic and budgetary analysis and reporting.
Manage assigned staff, including Chief(s) of Party.
Contribute to the technical projects as needed.
Analyze project successes to build on lessons learned.
Maintain close communication and liaison with donors to manage projects and develop new business development.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Liaise with other Winrock personnel for new business development and coordination of jointly implemented activities.
Communicate to internal and external audiences effectively across different technical areas, convening teams appropriately.
Perform related tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Education:
- MA or MS in international development related field
Experience:
- At least 10 years’ experience in economic growth, SME and, institution strengthening, and community-based development. Field based experience preferred.
Skills:
Demonstrated skills in project planning and budgeting.
Proven experience in recruiting and fielding international consultants.
Demonstrated communication skills (written and oral) for interaction with donors, proposal preparation, and public relations.
Proficiency in management tasks, institutional supported software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint)
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Foreign language capability in at least one country
Team player and excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
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