Program Manager - Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan (SIYA)

Job Description

Chemonics seeks a Program Manager for our Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Afghanistan (SIYA) business unit. The regional portfolio spans a range of technical sectors including transition and stabilization initiatives, governance, economic growth, education and water. SIYA also houses the Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) practice, the Peace, Stability, and Transition (PST) practice as well as the Transitions Unit. The specific portfolio will be determined by the successful candidate’s interests/qualifications and the region’s staffing needs.

As always, we seek dynamic individuals who enjoy a fast-paced work environment and demonstrate qualities of leadership, versatility, and integrity. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and are committed to working on the challenges confronting transitioning states. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as we will interview and fill the position on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities Include:

Project Management

• Manages day-to-day support to to a team supporting projects with the Office of Transition Initiatives at USAID, including communicating and assisting with project-office requests and overseeing adherence to project requirements, government regulations, and Chemonics policies
• Oversees financial aspects of the project’s contract or agreement by reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy and compliance; responsible for tracking expenditures against budget and total obligated funds, coordinating development and monitoring of annual corporate budget, and regular forecasting of expenditures for Chemonics and client
• Identifies issues or potential risks, including project performance, financial, and compliance, and supports plans and strategies to address those risks, communicating, when appropriate, with the director and/or senior vice president; appropriately consults with support units on corporate-office and project-office matters to help make informed decisions
• Responsible for reviewing and determining causes of variances in expenditures against forecasts and budgets and ensuring client is informed as appropriate
• Liaises with project subaward partners, manages subaward issues, budgets, and invoice reviews, and reviews deliverables in coordination with project team to ensure they meet technical and quality standards
• Supports recruitment of long- and short-term project personnel in accordance with Chemonics’ policy
• Conducts periodic project office visits to monitor and support project operations and implementation, including conducting training, conducting or responding to audits, providing input to work planning, conducting technical research, and performing other relevant tasks
• Reviews and provides comments on project technical work and project reports
• May contribute dedicated time to other workstreams and functions to achieve BU goals, including new business, operations, and technical practice contributions

Technical

• Actively engages in Peace, Stabilization and Transition practice, sharing information and best practices learned with the company, including connecting the practice and project in support of enhanced project performance and technical leadership goals of the practice
• Promotes Chemonics by attending external events, networking with clients and counterparts; articulating a solid understanding of Chemonics’ past and present portfolio; effectively representing the company’s history, values, and standards; and identifying and developing new business leads

New Business Development

• Supports new business efforts, including lead development and capture; serves in line roles of increasing complexity and leadership (e.g., proposal coordinator, expatriate/local recruiter, personnel/management/organizational capacity section writer, subs liaison, cost preparer, and technical writer).

Management and Leadership

• Supervises, mentors, develops, and evaluates assigned staff; provides regular performance feedback and the time and opportunity to grow professionally
• Performs all tasks and responsibilities demonstrating behaviors consistent with Chemonics’ values and competencies appropriate for the position
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant project management experience
• Experience supervising or mentoring employees preferred
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with OTI programming, principles, and the activity implementation cycle preferred
• Previous Chemonics experience preferred
• Thorough understanding of donor/client requirements and how to apply them to project management
• Demonstrated critical project management skills, including budget management, contractual and procurement compliance, client relations and knowledge of client, and personnel management
• Demonstrated experience working on one or more projects while simultaneously providing support to proposals
• Demonstrated experience providing regional financial and/or compliance support on a project management team
• Demonstrated experience following standard practices and procedures, receiving general instruction on work progress, and making significant contribution to end results
• Works independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem solving and initiative to learn new skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and word processing abilities
• Language proficiency for assigned geographic area preferred
• Previous experience working in international development and/or living or conducting work in developing countries preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 8 weeks per year

Apply through our Career Center by June 3, 2021. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

About the Organization

Founded in 1975, Chemonics is an international development consulting firm. In more than 70 countries around the globe, our network of 5,000 specialists share a simple belief: that the challenges we face today are best solved through the right partnerships — sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to deliver results. As part of our culture and values, Chemonics is proud to be named a “Best Place to Work” in the Human Rights campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Where Chemonics works, development works. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter or visit us at www.chemonics.com.