Business Manager/Program Officer - Middle East/North Africa and Latin America/Caribbean

Under the supervision of the PMU (Program Management Unit) Vice President, the Program Officer/ Business Manager’s primary responsibility is providing programmatic development and project support for Program Management Unit and analyzing the project portfolio’s financial performance. In addition, the Business Manager provides high-level administrative support to the programs within the PMU. This is a DC based position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Corporate (30%)

• Provides regular reports and analysis to management.
• Serves as Program Unit escalation contact for Admin/Accounting/HR to resolve transactional business process issues and region specific support issues.
• Assists VP in facilitating monthly PMU operational review meetings and project kick-off meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

Programmatic (70%)

• Provides analytical/financial support to PMU VP.
• Prepares proposals/reports/budgets, including text editing of proposals
• Carries out research as assigned and in support of ongoing projects and new initiatives
• Assists PMU staff with proposal budget development for new and existing projects and modifications of current budgets.
• Supports VP/Project Directors in start-up phases of new projects including launch and admin and operations systems-building in the field
• Development of PMU subgrants and contracts
• Significant travel to region expected to assist and review business operations, technical launch and close out of field programs.
• Closely oversees and works with project accountants and office managers in the region, provides training as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant university degree required in accounting and business admin; Masters in related area preferred.
• At least 5 years experience with non-profit project and portfolio management as well as developing or supporting USAID funded programs
• Minimum 5 years programmatic experience in relevant non-profit
• Extensive grant proposal writing experience, and proven text-editing proficiency
• Experience with financial analysis, accounting, bookkeeping and financial management
• Grant proposal and budget development experience
• Experience with legal/regulatory issues and/or policy advocacy a significant asset
• Experience with the Region; language proficiency in Arabic ,French and Spanish a significant asset; other regional language skills helpful
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate
• Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening
• Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability
• Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments
• Proficient in MS Office, excel, and budget analysis
• Able and willing to travel to the region, and sometimes work in challenging conditions/environments

Business Manager/Program Officer - Middle East/North Africa and Latin America/Caribbean