Resident Country Director- Mongolia IRI

Title: Resident Country Director- Mongolia

Location: Mongolia

Date: October 27, 2011

Position Summary:

The Resident Country Director (RCD) is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy for IRI's programs in Mongolia. 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 government officials in being more responsive to citizens and improving accountability within government institutions. The RCD will be based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

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 legislative bodies and officials, political parties 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 Mongolia 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=2005012by entering your cover letter in the text resume box and uploading your resume in a word document format.