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Program Officer II, LINKAGES Project

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Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

Provides technical assistance and support to programs. Collects, complies, and analyzes information relevant to programs. Provides administrative and project support, in addition to communication efforts related to program management and execution. Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations. Monitors budget for programs and develops monitoring system for reviewing project status. Ensures completion of program while adhering to budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Develops/Reviews work plans, prepares presentations, and supports other related program objectives and deliverables.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provides support to program management such as troubleshooting, updates work plans, coordinates travel arrangements and monitors program activities.
  • Tracks performance against Financial Cost Objective (FCO) ID, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Facilitates communication by answering partner inquires and monitoring project websites.
  • Designs, implements, and coordinates specific program activities and may conduct research to achieve program goals.
  • Works with Project Manager and assists with developing budgets, proposals, managing grants, project materials, and information.
  • Collects, complies and analyzes information relevant to the program.
  • May provide administrative support to programs as needed by writing, reviewing, and translating reports on a quarterly basis.
  • Provides technical assistance and support to program.
  • Reviews and contributes to work plans for one or many programs.
  • Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned among internal and external partners.
  • Serves as the liaison for internal units, such as finance, contracts, centers, etc.
  • Supports program/project teams administratively and technically to provide high quality deliverables to clients.
  • Develops reports, briefing papers, press releases, and presentations as necessary for one or multiple projects/programs.
  • Ensures timely implementation, and monitors project activities against work plans.
  • Identifies resource development opportunities and supports development of proposals
  • Serves as the liaison with government officials, local communities, and other organizations.
  • Provides technical input to projects, including monitoring and evaluation.
  • Mentors staff and provides training on systems, policies, and regulations.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field. 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience with program management, preferable on international health, HIV/AIDS preferable
  • ​Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
  • Familiarly with and US Government rules and regulations, preferably USAID requirements
  • Field experience or experience working with field-based activities from headquarters.
  • Proven ability to support the management of project deliverables and consultants, which includes preparation of written deliverables and products.
  • Ability to multi-task and handle a large work volume in a timely manner
  • Ability to initiate, prioritize, and implement activities with minimal oversight
  • Excellent organizational skills, meticulous, and pays attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write concisely and speak fluent English. Knowledge of French is a plus.
  • Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization. Experience working in an international NGO/PVO environment desirable.
  • International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management preferred.

Organization Info

Fhi 360

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1974
About Us
Mission: 

To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.

Why Work For Us?: 

We Believe…

…the key to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people lies in generating, sharing, and applying knowledge.

…sustainability comes from improving the capacity of individuals and countries to address their needs.

…in partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities.

…in approaches that address human needs as a whole

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 28 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 28 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Fhi 360
industry: 
Nonprofit