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Senior Program Officer - Latin America

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Position Summary

The Senior Program Officer will assist in developing and managing all program aspects for the Latin America portfolio to include strategic design, program design, oversight of program activities, backstopping field offices, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, fundraising, advocacy, outreach, staff supervision, and administration. The Senior Program Officer will report to the Senior Program Manager.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in drafting program strategy, and with managing overall strategy and vision for global, regional, or thematic programs
  • Develop short-range, long-range, and annual plans for multiple country programs identifying potential partner organizations
  • Design, manage, and supervise all programmatic aspects of a major grant or grant portfolio including work plan development, identifying consultants and sub-grantees, organizing trainings and other activities, monitoring and evaluation, budget management, reporting, and backstopping field offices
  • Manage in coordination with country representative where appropriate, all activities to ensure that programmatic objectives are met, and are in compliance with both FH and funder requirements
  • Monitor key developments in assigned country and/or regional portfolio including elections, status of relevant legislation, and human rights abuses, report and present findings
  • Travel to assigned region as required, manage all travel logistics for self and others as appropriate
  • Manage program finances including analysis, budget monitoring and projections in full compliance with Freedom House and funder requirements
  • Negotiate and write contracts, MOUs, letters of agreement, and other contractual documents for partners and vendors, and manage to ensure that the objectives and terms of agreement are met
  • Identify opportunities for new programs; design and develop program concepts for proposals, write proposals and prepare budgets
  • Develop and maintain relationships with the donor and diplomatic community, congressional staff, partners and grantees, policy community, and other NGOs and think tanks
  • Contribute to publications, press releases, briefings, policy papers, and other substantive documents as required
  • Participate in recruiting and selection, and train, assign, organize, and supervise work of interns, PAs, SPAs, POs and field staff as required; provide timely performance feedback to supervisor
  • Other related duties as assigned.

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • 6 - 8 years of experience conducting democracy and human rights programs
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing
  • Experience in providing technical assistance to local organizations in Latin America
  • Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion
  • Proven knowledge of USG funding regulations, and familiarity with US Congressional processes
  • Mastery of MS Office Suite, and strong database and records management skills
  • Proven ability to write effective proposals, reports, procedures, complete required forms, and maintain complete and accurate documentation
  • Ability to understand and implement procedures, and organize staff to meet multiple deadlines
  • Ability to contribute to and participate in complex negotiations with bilateral and/or multilateral government agencies, other donors or relevant audiences
  • Strong knowledge of financial management, and grants-related compliance requirements
  • Excellent judgment in problem solving and decision-making on a consistent basis
  • Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work
  • Ability to work independently without supervision, and to coordinate and lead the efforts of other professionals to effectively meet program needs
  • Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to complete tasks or attend events
  • Ability to successfully recruit, develop, supervise and motivate staff, and provide effective leadership


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 as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing Senior Program Officer (2011-060). Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Only candidates who send in salary requirements will be considered for the position.

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