Sr. Program Officer-Civil Society Division

Job Description

TITLE: Sr. Program Officer-Civil Society Division

Division: Media, Technology, & Civil Society

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director – Civil Society Division

POSITION LOCATION: Washington, DC

  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

IREX seeks applicants for the position of Senior Program Officer – Media, Technology and Civil Society Division. The SPO will play an integral role in the management of technology for development programs funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID and the Millennium Challenge Corporation in Eastern Europe and Africa. These programs primarily focus on large-scale reform and modernization of public library systems, as the community information hub of the 21st century. For more information, see http://www.irex.org/project/global-libraries.

For this position, IREX is seeking a unique candidate with the management experience and capacity to take responsibility for program strategy, workplanning, implementation, staff supervision and liaising with donors. The candidate should have skills in program development and management, public communication, and impact assessment.

The SPO will provide financial and programmatic oversight to programs and contribute regularly to new business development. The position will be based in Washington and will involve international travel.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of Gates Foundation, US government, and other  privately-funded development programs; maintain effective relations and coordination with program donors and partners;
• Oversee and mentor of staff working on programs, including DC-based support staff and field-based program directors;
• Conduct, design, and/or source training and technical assistance for assigned projects and other projects as required and available;
• Prepare donor programmatic reports in cooperation with field offices;
• Produce ongoing analytical work including conference papers, publications and blog posts reviewing and translating program results for different audiences;
• Work with finance team to ensure that all fiscal and performance activities are in compliance with IREX policies and procedures & donor regulations;
• Contribute to new business development efforts, including assessments and proposal writing;
• Participate in division management.

                                                        

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University      degree in relevant field, masters preferred
• Minimum 7 years experience      in an international setting; experience with technology for development      and public libraries would be particularly desirable,
• Demonstrated      management and supervision skills,
• Substantive      experience in new business development,
• Relevant      developing-world language abilities,
• Training or      other technical skills,
• Exceptional      writing, editing and oral presentation skills, evidenced by professional      experience and success.

To Apply

Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings.  Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website.  Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

EOE

Organization Description

ABOUT IREX: IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally.  We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities.  To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide.  IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries