Position Summary:
The Program Officer will support project management and new business development within the U.S. Programs group to effectively manage community and economic development projects and to secure new funding from foundations, private companies, US Government agencies, and other donors. The Program Officer will support portfolio development for programs in entrepreneurship, innovative ecosystem development, workforce development, and community development.
The successful applicant is a highly motivated and capable individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills; a documented interest in proposal development; and the ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate and design successful proposals and foster donor relationships.
Essential Responsibilities:
Support U.S. Programs’ new business, maintain relevant Winrock databases and U.S. Programs’ proposal development information/tools (50%)
Conduct market analysis to identify and validate new and diverse business opportunities.
Participate in proposal development including participating on proposal teams, including as manager, capabilities writer, and staffing specialist, budget specialist, or other roles as assigned to ensure that the team is on track to meet milestones and deadlines.
Work with staff, partners, and other Winrock teams to conceptualize and design sound technical approaches for new program/funding opportunities.
Lead the proposal development process on select opportunities, forming and managing proposal teams, and ensuring compliance with Winrock and donor requirements.
Manage new business pipeline tracking, forecasting, and analysis to support U.S. Programs needs and improve return on investment.
Support operations of department new business, including new business meetings (including taking and circulating notes, preparing relevant materials, and organizing logistics); preparing proposal preparation budgets; coordinating approvals, consultant hiring and payment, and travel.Create partnerships with various organizations with similar missions and goals to create new business partnerships for future growth.
Develop institutional relations with potential programmatic partners and coordinate teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other institutional agreements with partners.
Other new business research/operational assistance, as needed.
Direct and manage community and economic development projects (50%)
Serve as project director on community and economic development projects by providing direct technical assistance to beneficiaries and/or coordinating and directing outside consultants and subcontractors as required to deliver services to Winrock clients and beneficiaries.
Serve as point of contact for agency officials and project beneficiaries, providing full programmatic and administrative support.
Provide technical assistance and training to strengthen capacity of municipal leaders to coordinate and implement local projects.
Develop and support project strategies, work plans, budgets and reports.
Track and monitor projects to ensure deliverable and performance requirements are met in a timely and compliant fashion.
Provide technical assistance and training to strengthen capacity of municipal leaders to coordinate and implement local projects.
Monitor and evaluate assigned projects to ensure responsibilities are on track for completion.
Other Assigned Duties/Tasks
Represent Winrock at local, regional and national external events.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external audiences.
Qualifications and Background:**
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Additional certifications in community and economic development preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in Community and Economic Development and shows successful program development, technical writing and project implementation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to relevant technical issues and program areas is essential
- Extensive experience in successful program development with diverse donors, including private sector, foundations, and other independent donors
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical standards at all times
English fluency
Knowledge of entrepreneurial, community and economic development and agricultural issues and resources within Arkansas and the Mid-south.
Demonstrated skills in project planning, budgeting and financial analysis, and proposal writing.
Knowledge of the quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methods, especially pertaining to project impact.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
Excellent computer skills in institutional supported software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project, as well as Visio and InDesign).
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Proficient in financial, budgetary and management tasks.
Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills and a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
Working knowledge of funder rules and regulations.
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