Program Officer-MENA (IFES) -Employment, career opportunity in uk

Job Title:   Program Officer-MENA
Organization:   International Foundation for Election Systems
Country:   United States of America
Deadline:  5th Oct 2013
Class:  Exempt
Division:  MENA
Location:  DC
Date Posted:  6th Sept 2013

About IFES:
IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building
of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.

Project Description:
Currently, IFES manages and implements programs across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. Initiatives include, but are not limited to, technical electoral assistance, women and youth participation, and civic and voter education. Programs require close coordination and partnerships with local electoral authorities, local NGOs, international organizations, and regional advocacy groups. The Program Officer position will manage IFES projects based in the Middle East, as well as development initiatives for activities in other countries throughout the region as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:
• Serves as primary interface with Country Director(s) and local staff to implement projects. Achieves project requirements within budget, established time frame, standards of quality, and funder satisfaction.
• Prepares budgets and approves field expense reports. Responsible for financial oversight of projects in partnership with Finance team.
• Establishes, maintains, and develops productive working relationship with field staff, subordinates, and consultants at large.
• Represents IFES at offsite events for the purpose of business development and information dissemination.
• Employs resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring.
• Troubleshoots project problems. Identifies and implements creative solutions.
• Monitors pending grant/contract actions and coordinates timely action and response.
• Travels to field office on a regular basis to oversee and monitor project activities.
• Participates in proposal development/new initiative process.
• Serves as team supervisor. Provides professional development opportunities for junior program staff. Evaluates performance of program associates and program coordinators. Offers input into performance of Country Directors to Program Manager or other evaluator.
• Works with HR to source and recruit critical talent.
• Works with Procurement to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of commodities.
• Coordinates assembly of monthly/quarterly reports.

Qualifications:
• BS/BA (Masters preferred) ideally with 4+ years experience in international development or related field.
• Experienced with budget management and oversight of large single project or multiple small projects.
• Program design and project management experience.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with USAID grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures.
• Experienced proposal writer.
• Arabic language skills are preferred but not required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
• Skilled communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Detailed oriented and highly organized
• Collaborative, team-oriented individual
• Strong supervisory skills and abilities
• Ability to give general direction to staff, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Applying:
Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website at http://www.ifes.org/dc_employment.html. Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions. A cover letter is welcome and can be placed in the applicant notes section.

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How to apply:

Applying:
Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website at http://www.ifes.org/dc_employment.html. Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions. A cover letter is welcome and can be placed in the applicant notes section.