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Program Officer - Amman, Jordan

2:16:00 PM
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Position Summary
The Program Officer will manage all program aspects for a portfolio of grants in the assigned region to include program design through implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, fundraising, advocacy, outreach, administration, and backstopping field projects. This position reports to the Project Director.
Some Duties and Responsibilities
  • Monitor key developments in assigned country and thematic portfolio including elections, status of relevant legislation and human rights abuses and other, report and present findings
  • Implement and manage programmatic aspects of assigned projects including backstopping field projects, work plan development, identifying consultants and sub-grantees, organization trainings and events, revise and edit reports and documents created by the field
  • Manage program finances including reviewing field-based expense and sub-grant reports, in full compliance with FH and funder requirements
  • Contribute to FH publications, and write web site content, press releases, briefings, policy papers, etc.
  • Produce project ideas, design and develop program concepts for proposals, write proposals and prepare budgets
  • Coordinate proposal submission process and ensure complete, accurate and timely submission
  • Prepare program quarterly, final, and ad-hoc reports for authorized internal and external audiences
  • Other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • 4 – 6 years of directly related experience
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in both English and Arabic, verbally and in writing
  • Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion
  • Mastery of MS Office Suite, and strong research and writing skills
  • Strong knowledge of USAID and EU rules and regulations
  • Proven ability to write effective proposals, reports, procedures, complete required forms and maintain complete and accurate documentation
  • Knowledge of campaign planning and implementation, and political and social mobilization techniques
  • Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times


Contact Details

Contact:
Shannon Crowe
Email:
recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing Program Officer Jordan (2011-062). Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

EOE M/F/D/V

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