Iran Program Officer
Payment: TBD
Location: Washington DC
Start Date: ASAP
To apply: Please complete online application form.
Summary:
IWPR is seeking a Program Officer to provide management support to current projects and work to develop new ones for its Iran Program. He/she will work directly with the Program Director to ensure the day-to-day activities of ongoing field projects as well as to develop future programs.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Implementation:
- Assist the Program Director with all aspects of program activities
- Liaise and coordinate with project managers, and monitor the proper implementation of all projects to ensure that they are meeting budgetary and programming targets
- Ensure quality reporting to donors by: Keeping project field staff informed of new information from donors relating to grant responsibilities and reporting requirements; Ensure data-gathering and information flow from field projects for preparation of quarterly, annual and other reports as required by donors, IWPR’s Board of Directors, and others.
- Draft board memos, work plans, quarterly and other reports, working largely independently
Program Development:
- Participate in program development activities in conjunction with the program and development team
- Help identify new donors and partners
- Support/prepare grant proposals in response to new funding opportunities and/or in other fundraising efforts for existing or future projects
- Work in close conjunction with IWPR management to edit and improve grant proposals
Program Budgeting:
- Create initial drafts of budgets; generate “expense pipeline”
- Maintain invoicing and vouchering procedures for project spending
- Review expenditure on a quarterly basis to ensure that program spending is on target and that the budget needs no revision
- Assist with budget revisions if necessary
Administrative:
- Serve as direct administrative and executive support for the Program Director
- Coordinate and manage relationships with key vendors and consultants
- Help organize meetings
- Take on other duties as assigned
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines
- Cultural sensitivity
- Motivated and results-oriented
Requirements
- BA (preferably MA) in international development, political science or a related field
- Minimum four years of project coordination and management experience in an international development organization
- Experience in writing proposals and creating budgets
- Exceptional writing skills - clear and persuasive, and needing little or no editing
- Track-record of familiarity with budget and accounting procedures
- Familiarity with web-based information and organizational tools
- Current knowledge of Iranian social, political and cultural landscape required
- Persian language desirable
To apply: Please complete online application form.
Closing date for applicants: Until filled
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