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Program Officer - Iran

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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. He/she will report directly to the Senior Program Manager.
Some Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conduct day-to-day project administration to support programming in the region
  • Organize program activities in a highly challenging environment
  • Provide initial review, and if necessary, recommend corrections and/or amendments to supervisor on all reporting
  • Manage and track expenses, including filing monthly and quarterly financial reports
  • Support Freedom House’s ongoing advocacy of democratic governance and human rights issues through occasional contribution to Freedom House publications, articles, and press releases
  • Assist in reviewing survey reports for Iran
  • Engage in daily program monitoring
  • Monitor key events in Iran (including elections, major news stories, status of particularly relevant human rights/democracy legislation, etc.)
  • Conduct pre-departure briefings for Freedom House staff members and consultants as needed
  • Oversee and manage program expenditures and budget
  • Contribute substantively to proposal development and fundraising opportunities;
  • Monitor and report on Iran projects; and other programmatic and administrative duties as needed.

We offer great benefits including:
  • 100% employer-paid dental insurance
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
  • 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
  • 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
  • Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
  • Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
  • And much more……


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in international relations, area studies, political science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to communicate effectively in Persian is strongly preferred
  • 4 – 6 years of related experience with a minimum 2 years experience in project management
  • Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion
  • Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations
  • 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
  • Ability to build and cultivate strong partnerships
  • Ability to consistently apply good judgment in problem solving and decision making
  • Ability to collaborate with others and work as an effective team member for success


Contact Details

Contact:
Shannon Crowe
Email:
recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates
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 Iran (2011-065). Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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