United States of America: Program Manager-Africa (IFES)

Program Manager-Africa

Location: United States

Division: Program Management

Status: VA-Based Full Time

Position Number: 15:235

Project Description:

This position with provide support to the Africa Department and not necessarily one project.

Job Responsibilities:

The Program Manager is the first level management position to program work at IFES providing management support to the program division. Specific duties will include development, technical, administrative and financial management support including briefings, covering when senior management is on travel and mentoring staff.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manages execution and tactical delivery in support of project goals

· Participates in development of division’s strategic plan. Seeks out business development opportunities for the division

· Provides guidance in design, implementation, evaluation, and overall management of project(s)

· Alerts division management of programmatic concerns, challenges and difficulties in a timely fashion

· Ensures adherence to terms of funding agreements, including project deliverables

· Establishes, maintains and develops relationship with peers, subordinates, funder community and consultants at large for the purpose of business development and information dissemination

· Directs staff in the timely development and final production of reports to funders

· Prepares budgets and approves project expenses

· Responsible for financial oversight of projects in collaboration and partnership with Finance Team

· Oversees recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff as needed

· Monitors pending grant/contract actions and coordinates timely action and response

· Works with Procurement to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of commodities

· Travels to field office to oversee/monitor project activities; meet and strengthen relationships with Mission staff

· Assists in drafting project proposals and narrative reports on activities and project administration

· Provides professional developmental opportunities for junior Program staff, evaluates performance and provides feedback

· Other duties as assigned

POSITION SCOPE: Manages and/or performs technical or complex work, requiring ingenuity and capacity to evaluate and respond to new and changing issues. Performance and outcomes are subject to senior management oversight

DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING: Complex decision-making requiring in-depth analysis and consensus-building, subject to management review

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Develops budget projections and independently manages allocated resources. Authority to approve program or project expenses, contracts and purchases, subject to established controls and procedures

RELATIONSHIPS: Partnerships require a high degree of diplomacy and judgment, with ability to address conflicts or difficulties in a constructive manner

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field; Master’s Degree preferred

Experience: At least 8 years’ relevant experience in international development or related field

Related Skills or Knowledge: Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required. Introductory experience in proposal development required, with experience in program management and supervisory roles. Familiarity with USAID regulations and reporting requirements preferred. Detailed oriented and organized. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing. Collaborative, team oriented individual.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English required. Proficiency in another language (Spanish, French, Arabic) strongly desired

TRAVEL: Travel maybe required but limited to no more than 20% of time

To Apply:

You must go to http:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.). Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.