Header

Deputy Director of Afghanistan Programs

12:58:00 PM

The United States Institute of Peace seeks a person to serve as Deputy Director of Afghanistan Programs. This individual will manage the day-to-day implementation of the USIP Afghanistan Program, under the overall guidance and direction of the Director of Afghanistan and Pakistan Programs and is responsible for providing specialized technical and strategic support to the Kabul field office in managing all aspects of program management and related activities in the office/region. This senior position is based at USIP’s Washington DC headquarters, will serve as the Acting Director in the absence of the Director, and will work closely with colleagues in the Kabul field office and USIP colleagues in the headquarters who work on Afghan related programs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Program Management – work with the Director and the Afghanistan team to identify strategic and innovative programming opportunities for USIP that are aligned with USIP’s Afghanistan program strategy; make 3-4 trips/year to Afghanistan to visit and support programs and meet with key stakeholders; help design program interventions; directly implement and manage some programs while providing oversight over the implementation of others; help lead efforts to strengthen monitoring and evaluation of USIP’s Afghan programs and document program learning; and facilitate effective communications within and between the Washington and Kabul offices, and close coordination between the different USIP individuals and programs working in and on Afghanistan. The Deputy Director will serve as the Acting Director with decision-making authority on programmatic issues in the absence of the Director.
  • Representation and Communications and Representation – help represent USIP’s Afghanistan program at internal and external events and disseminate information about USIP’s programs and research findings; provide expertise on key policy issues related to Afghanistan through briefings of key officials and other relevant actors, publications, and participation in working groups, conferences and roundtable events; and serve as a resource for television, radio and the print news media.
  • Fundraising and Grant/Budget Management – Assist the Director in identifying funding opportunities, meeting with potential donors, and drafting project concept notes and proposals; help commit resources and manage program budgets in an efficient and accountable manner; work closely with the Director and other USIP colleagues to ensure USIP and donor policies and procedures are adhered to, and that donor progress and financial reports are submitted in a timely manner.
  • Policy Research and Analysis – help identify research priorities; directly conduct research on certain topics and help manage and/or support research conducted by others (including Afghan fellows); write policy-oriented publications; review, comment on and help edit publications of other authors; and disseminate research findings.
  • Performs Other Duties as Assigned.


Qualifications

  • A Masters degree (PhD preferred) or equivalent experience in social sciences, humanities, or international relations/conflict management.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in at least two of the following areas: international development, peace building/conflict resolution, democracy and governance, international law, human rights, and contract/grant management.
  • Demonstrated expertise on Afghanistan (preferably with a publications record), strong research and analytical skills, and a minimum of three (3) years experience working in and/or on Afghanistan.Minimum of three (3) years of management and supervisory experience, including of field programs and field staff.
  • Excellent representation and communication skills (oral and written), including cross-cultural skills, media skills, and the ability to deal with counterparts on both the lowest and highest political, social and economic levels.
  • Relevant grant management experience, including drafting and negotiating proposals and writing reports for USG agencies.
  • Ability to write and speak in Farsi or Pashtu are highly desirable (applicants with language ability should indicate their fluency levels).
  • Ability to travel to region as needed.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals of countries listed in our Foreign Hiring Policy. To view our Foreign Hiring Policy click here.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.


Contact Details

Contact:
Human Resources HR
Telephone:
202-429-3897
Email:
recruitment@usip.org

Application Instructions

Please apply to our website at http://www.usip.org/work-us/staff/contractor-positions.

To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

If you are having problems submitting your online application, please call 866-803-9663 or send an email to support@silkroadtech.com. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.

For questions about this position please email recruitment@usip.org. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.

Post a Comment