Program Officer/ Senior Program Officer
Position: Program Officer/Senior Program Officer
Reports to: Program Director, Africa
Location: London, UK or Washington, DC, USA
About RI: Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, currently seeks a Program Officer.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Program Officer/Senior Program Officer administers Relief International’s (RI) programs and develops new program opportunities in collaboration with the field. S/he plays a key role in program assessment, design and evaluation; proposal writing, daily operations, and public relations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Builds partnerships with NGO’s whose projects are likely to enhance the quality of RI’s programs and whose mission is complimentary to RI’s mission.
• Interacts with the local public and governmental agencies in the effort to identify new funding sources and mapping new trends in the development arena to support RI’s programs.
• Responds to solicited Request for Proposals by drafting grant proposals and budgets in coordination with HQ.
• Coordinates timely submission of project reports (narrative and financial) to donors.
• Researches sources of funding for on-going and new programs, prepares analyses of potential donors, and drafts grant proposals and funding requests.
• Assists in preparing public relations materials such as brochures, information sheets, newsletters, and annual reports.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international relations, public relations or administration.
• Two or more years related experience, either at the field or headquarters level. Knowledge of international relief and/or development programming.
• Excellent writing and research skills and high level of computer literacy, including previous proposal writing experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Additional relevant regional language experience (e.g. French, Arabic) an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex activities, able to meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
****US or UK citizenship or valid US or UK residency/work permit required
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line should include the following:
Program Officer/Senior Program Officer.
Reports to: Program Director, Africa
Location: London, UK or Washington, DC, USA
About RI: Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, currently seeks a Program Officer.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Program Officer/Senior Program Officer administers Relief International’s (RI) programs and develops new program opportunities in collaboration with the field. S/he plays a key role in program assessment, design and evaluation; proposal writing, daily operations, and public relations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Builds partnerships with NGO’s whose projects are likely to enhance the quality of RI’s programs and whose mission is complimentary to RI’s mission.
• Interacts with the local public and governmental agencies in the effort to identify new funding sources and mapping new trends in the development arena to support RI’s programs.
• Responds to solicited Request for Proposals by drafting grant proposals and budgets in coordination with HQ.
• Coordinates timely submission of project reports (narrative and financial) to donors.
• Researches sources of funding for on-going and new programs, prepares analyses of potential donors, and drafts grant proposals and funding requests.
• Assists in preparing public relations materials such as brochures, information sheets, newsletters, and annual reports.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international relations, public relations or administration.
• Two or more years related experience, either at the field or headquarters level. Knowledge of international relief and/or development programming.
• Excellent writing and research skills and high level of computer literacy, including previous proposal writing experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Additional relevant regional language experience (e.g. French, Arabic) an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex activities, able to meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
****US or UK citizenship or valid US or UK residency/work permit required
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply
Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to HRProgramsHQ@ri.orgIncomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line should include the following:
Program Officer/Senior Program Officer.
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