Program Officer Haiti & Latin America Programs

Location:      Washington, DC

Project Description: The Latin America and Caribbean team is searching for a dynamic, team player to manage their Haiti portfolio as well as other projects in the region.

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 Program management at offsite venues for the purpose of business development and information dissemination.
• Employs resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring.
• Trouble shoots 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 developmental opportunities for junior Program staff. Evaluates performance of Program Assistants and Program Associates. 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] with 5+ 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. Familiarity with USAID structure and personnel.
• Experienced proposal writer.
• Fluency in French and Spanish is 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 .  Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions.

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