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Resident Country Director – Cambodia IRI

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Title: Resident Country Director – Cambodia
Location: Cambodia
Date: October 27, 2011
Position Summary:
The Resident Country Director (RCD) is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy for IRI's programs in Cambodia. S/he develops long-range and annual plans for the country program, identifies key players and partners in IRI programs and develops strategies covering a variety of programmatic areas, such as: assisting political parties in being more responsive to citizen needs and equipping youth to be active, engaged citizens. The RCD will be based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the field office operations and supervise the in-country program and administrative staff, providing guidance, mentorship, delegation of responsibility, and adequate oversight of performance.
  • Maintain consistent and productive communication with the Washington, DC headquarters and local implementing partners.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with diplomatic, political, NGO, and funder communities.
  • Develop program ideas and strategies, and defend them internally and externally.
  • In collaboration with local and DC program staff, prepare grant proposal narratives and budgets for funding by a variety of US and non-US funding organizations.
  • Track program activities to ensure that all grant objectives are met and all program activities comply with IRI and funder regulations.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of IRI and partner organization activities, identifying successes and failures and recommending program adjustments accordingly.
  • Accurately track project expenses over time, ensuring that funds are spent appropriately and in accordance with IRI and USG regulations. Create budget analysis for purposes of projecting and overseeing expenses.
  • Work with DC program staff to negotiate and prepare contracts, sub-grants, and other project implementation documents.
  • Prepare weekly, quarterly, final, and ad-hoc reports on IRI programs for internal and external consumption.
  • Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Requirements:
Graduate degree in political science, international relations or related field. If no graduate degree, equivalent additional work experience desired.
Minimum Professional Requirements:
  • 5-7 years professional experience in democratic governance and politics, preferably working directly with political parties, legislative bodies, and/or civil society organizations/NGOs.
  • Working knowledge of the politics, economics, history and culture of the Asia region.
  • Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated management experience including ability to motivate and manage staff.
  • Demonstrated experience working with USG funded projects and familiarity with USG regulations and processes.
  • Demonstrated financial management experience in developing and administering program budgets.
  • Ability to prepare, present and negotiate complex and sensitive agreements and/or project proposals with bilateral/multi-lateral agencies and other donor communities.
  • Ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor or technical consultant; sensitivity to working in advisory role with local organizations.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and lead the efforts of other professionals to effectively meet program goals.
  • Willingness to travel within Cambodia a significant amount throughout the year.
  • Willingness to live and work in a challenging environment.
Desired Requirements:
Demonstrated international experience and familiarity with international political systems and legislative bodies.
Working knowledge of political communities and culture and with multi-cultural groups.
Relevant language skills.
If interested, please apply through our online application system https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2004622 by entering your cover letter in the text resume box and uploading your resume in a word document format.

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