Senior Program Officer

Freedom House

Location:

United States (Washington, DC)

Website:

www.freedomhouse.org

Contact Information:

Shannon Crowe

Email:

recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Description:

Position Summary

The Senior Program Officer will exercise significant responsibility for all areas of program management including strategic design, program implementation, reporting and monitoring requirements, interaction with the State Department and other funders, domestic and international staff supervision, office management, communications, advocacy, fundraising, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The Senior Program Officer will report to the Senior Program Manager.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful implementation of current programs in the MENA region, including developing trainings and other technical assistance, assessing needs, financial management, staff supervision, office management, communications, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and other duties as needed for the success of overall Freedom House MENA operations
• Build and maintain relationships with civil society and human rights organizations in the United States and in the region
• Coordinate with the Senior Program Manager in DC and MENA staff to identify and pursue new opportunities for program development and funding
• Prepare responses to requests from donors, governmental organizations, the media and the public regarding programs
• Support Freedom House's ongoing advocacy of democratic governance and human rights issues through occasional contribution to Freedom House publications, articles and other releases

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
• At least 5 years of experience conducting democracy and human rights programs
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: strategy development, communications, advocacy and/or civic participation
• Expertise in USG funding sources and program management
• Experience in providing technical assistance to local organizations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions or other developing countries
• Experience and success in managing and supervising staff
• Knowledge of democracy and human rights issues in the MENA regions
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures as they relate to USG funding sources
• Ability to write effective proposals and reports, understand and implement procedures, maintain documentation and complete required forms, and organize staff to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively