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