Program Officer

2 weeks ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States IFES USA Full time
About IFES USA

IFES USA is a leading organization in the promotion and protection of democracy worldwide. Our mission is to advance democracy for a better future, collaborating with civil society, public institutions, and the private sector to build resilient democracies that deliver for everyone.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Officer to join our team in the MENA Region. The successful candidate will provide technical, administrative, development, and financial management support and oversight for current and developing programs within the Africa regional division.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as primary interface with Country Directors and local staff to implement projects.
  • Assist with preparing budgets, review and approve field expense reports, wire requests, vendor and consultant payments, etc.
  • Responsible for critical review and reporting of project financials in partnership with Finance team.
  • Establish, maintain, and develop productive working relationships with field staff, subordinates, consultants at large, and other departments within IFES HQ.
  • Assist with program design, knowledge of IFES systems, tools for project implementation and monitoring.
  • Work with Monitoring and Evaluation team to design/determine program indicators, assist with monitoring to ensure activities are meeting indicators.
  • Contribute to knowledge management and thought leadership.
  • Troubleshoot project problems, identify and implement creative solutions.
  • Monitor pending IFES grant/contract actions and coordinate timely action and response.
  • Travel to field office to assist with project activities as needed.
  • Participate in proposal development/new initiative process.
  • Work with HR to source and recruit critical talent.
  • Support the process of designing and implementing subawards and monitor progress including reviewing deliverables.
  • Work with Contracts and Grants to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of commodities.
  • Contribute, coordinate and ensure the quality of monthly/quarterly reports.
  • Provide input into annual workplans, PMPs, and other programmatic reports.
  • Work with Contracts and Grants to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of services.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in international relations, political science, international development or similar field preferred.
  • Minimum of 4 years of overall work experience in the international development sector with NGO experience a plus.
  • Experience with budget management and oversight of a large single project or multiple small projects.
  • Knowledgeable on USAID and non-US based grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with USAID and non-US structure and personnel as well as other international donors.
  • Able to demonstrate passion for IFES mission.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented individual.
  • Self-starter with high attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Language Skills

English required. Arabic language skills a plus.

Travel

Travel may be required, up to 10% of time.

Work Environment

Standard office work environment, with occasional field travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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