VEGA Director of Programs
Director of Programs Job Description
VEGA seeks a full-time Director of Programs to be based in Washington, DC. The Director of Programs will be responsible for: the management and support of a select portfolio of projects carried out under VEGA’s Associate Cooperative Agreements with USAID, managing programs outside of the Leader with Associate Award as assigned, contributing to business development efforts, assisting with the establishment of programmatic policies and procedures, building VEGA’s knowledge in one of its core areas, and contributing to the development of VEGA’s monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management systems. The Director of Programs will report directly to the Managing Director of Programs and Compliance but will collaborate with all VEGA staff.
The Director of Programs job responsibilities are:
• Report to the Managing Director of Programs and Compliance and work with VEGA staff members in providing management support to select programs carried out under VEGA Associate Awards from USAID Missions or Bureaus;
• Work closely with the USAID Mission/Bureau for select programs and with VEGA’s Implementing Organization(s) to coordinate the award process, launch the program, monitor the program throughout the life of the award, and closeout programs;
• Liaise with the Mission/Bureau and Implementing Partner to ensure that all Associate Award requirements are fulfilled, obligations are met in a comprehensive and timely manner, and the program is compliant with its terms and conditions;
• Oversee and coordinate, as needed, the project implementation tasks and responsibilities assumed by the Implementing Organizations in their Sub-Agreements with VEGA;
• Monitor Implementing Organizations’ progress in carrying out project implementation plans and work plans through ongoing communication with home and field offices, quarterly project meetings, and site visits to the field;
• Ensure timely program, financial, and other required reporting requirements by VEGA and the Implementing Organizations, as required by the Associate Cooperative Agreements, Sub-Agreements, and other project awards;
• Follow VEGA protocol in managing documentation associated with each project including keeping accurate electronic and hardcopy records;
• Serve as the primary liaison with Implementing Organizations and work with VEGA’s Director of Communications to gather information that can be used for VEGA success stories, knowledge sharing amongst Members, and data to support VEGA’s mission;
• Take the lead compiling best practices in a core VEGA area such as enterprise development or financial services and develop blog posts, articles, and content for online consumption via VEGA’s website, knowledge management portal, and other vehicles;
• Coordinate with VEGA’s finance staff to monitor and review program expenditures, quarterly and annual burn rates, modifications to program budgets and obligated amounts, inclusion and review of VEGA’s NICRA into budgets, and financial oversight of programs;
• Support the Director of Business Development as needed with achieving VEGA’s business development strategy. Business development tasks may include but are not limited to: drafting technical pieces for proposal submission, developing project concept papers, conducting outreach and presentations to USAID and non-USAID officials; and assisting with proposal development activities;
• Conduct site visits to projects in assigned portfolio to evaluate progress of program, address program challenges, meet program stakeholders, attend program functions, strategize, and market VEGA;
• Assist VEGA with special initiatives including but not limited to: conferences, presentations, research, or outreach to existing, new, and potential VEGA members and resource partners;
• Contribute with the review and revision of VEGA’s project management policies and procedures in an effort to improve and streamline project management process;
• Assist with the design and development of VEGA’s monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management approach and subsequent systems;
• Take the lead in coordinating and managing one VEGA working group;
• Identify and develop creative ideas and business concepts that tie into VEGA’s strategic plan and could contribute to business opportunities.
The professional qualifications and personal qualities for the Director of Programs are:
• Minimum of eight years of experience in managing USAID grants or cooperative agreements that are field based.
• Knowledge and experience with USG/USAID policies and procedures including ADS, FAR, and CFR 226 and 228.
• Prior experience and knowledge of USAID-funded economic development programs.
• One or more years of living or working overseas in a developing country.
• Experience working in an international non-profit organization.
• Experience working as a volunteer or with volunteers.
• Ability to travel 10 – 15% of time.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a large group.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent inter-personal relations skills and ability to work collaboratively with others in support of a positive work environment.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Sense of humor.
• Ability to competently manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with an attention to detail and quality.
• Experience managing USAID programs in post-conflict countries a plus.
• Past supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Minimum of a BA required with a MA preferred.
To apply for the Director of Programs position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs@vegaalliance.org . Include Director of Programs in the subject line of the email. The application deadline is May 31.
VEGA seeks a full-time Director of Programs to be based in Washington, DC. The Director of Programs will be responsible for: the management and support of a select portfolio of projects carried out under VEGA’s Associate Cooperative Agreements with USAID, managing programs outside of the Leader with Associate Award as assigned, contributing to business development efforts, assisting with the establishment of programmatic policies and procedures, building VEGA’s knowledge in one of its core areas, and contributing to the development of VEGA’s monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management systems. The Director of Programs will report directly to the Managing Director of Programs and Compliance but will collaborate with all VEGA staff.
The Director of Programs job responsibilities are:
• Report to the Managing Director of Programs and Compliance and work with VEGA staff members in providing management support to select programs carried out under VEGA Associate Awards from USAID Missions or Bureaus;
• Work closely with the USAID Mission/Bureau for select programs and with VEGA’s Implementing Organization(s) to coordinate the award process, launch the program, monitor the program throughout the life of the award, and closeout programs;
• Liaise with the Mission/Bureau and Implementing Partner to ensure that all Associate Award requirements are fulfilled, obligations are met in a comprehensive and timely manner, and the program is compliant with its terms and conditions;
• Oversee and coordinate, as needed, the project implementation tasks and responsibilities assumed by the Implementing Organizations in their Sub-Agreements with VEGA;
• Monitor Implementing Organizations’ progress in carrying out project implementation plans and work plans through ongoing communication with home and field offices, quarterly project meetings, and site visits to the field;
• Ensure timely program, financial, and other required reporting requirements by VEGA and the Implementing Organizations, as required by the Associate Cooperative Agreements, Sub-Agreements, and other project awards;
• Follow VEGA protocol in managing documentation associated with each project including keeping accurate electronic and hardcopy records;
• Serve as the primary liaison with Implementing Organizations and work with VEGA’s Director of Communications to gather information that can be used for VEGA success stories, knowledge sharing amongst Members, and data to support VEGA’s mission;
• Take the lead compiling best practices in a core VEGA area such as enterprise development or financial services and develop blog posts, articles, and content for online consumption via VEGA’s website, knowledge management portal, and other vehicles;
• Coordinate with VEGA’s finance staff to monitor and review program expenditures, quarterly and annual burn rates, modifications to program budgets and obligated amounts, inclusion and review of VEGA’s NICRA into budgets, and financial oversight of programs;
• Support the Director of Business Development as needed with achieving VEGA’s business development strategy. Business development tasks may include but are not limited to: drafting technical pieces for proposal submission, developing project concept papers, conducting outreach and presentations to USAID and non-USAID officials; and assisting with proposal development activities;
• Conduct site visits to projects in assigned portfolio to evaluate progress of program, address program challenges, meet program stakeholders, attend program functions, strategize, and market VEGA;
• Assist VEGA with special initiatives including but not limited to: conferences, presentations, research, or outreach to existing, new, and potential VEGA members and resource partners;
• Contribute with the review and revision of VEGA’s project management policies and procedures in an effort to improve and streamline project management process;
• Assist with the design and development of VEGA’s monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management approach and subsequent systems;
• Take the lead in coordinating and managing one VEGA working group;
• Identify and develop creative ideas and business concepts that tie into VEGA’s strategic plan and could contribute to business opportunities.
The professional qualifications and personal qualities for the Director of Programs are:
• Minimum of eight years of experience in managing USAID grants or cooperative agreements that are field based.
• Knowledge and experience with USG/USAID policies and procedures including ADS, FAR, and CFR 226 and 228.
• Prior experience and knowledge of USAID-funded economic development programs.
• One or more years of living or working overseas in a developing country.
• Experience working in an international non-profit organization.
• Experience working as a volunteer or with volunteers.
• Ability to travel 10 – 15% of time.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a large group.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent inter-personal relations skills and ability to work collaboratively with others in support of a positive work environment.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Sense of humor.
• Ability to competently manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with an attention to detail and quality.
• Experience managing USAID programs in post-conflict countries a plus.
• Past supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Minimum of a BA required with a MA preferred.
To apply for the Director of Programs position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs@vegaalliance.org . Include Director of Programs in the subject line of the email. The application deadline is May 31.
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