Regional Director for Europe and Asia

Position:Regional Director for Europe and Asia

Division:Europe and Asia

Reports to: Vice President of Programs

Location:Washington, DC

About IFES:

IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supportscitizens’ right to participate the electoral process. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions. IFES provides technical assistance and conducts applied research to strengthen electoral practices and democratic institutions, and empower the underrepresented to participate in the democratic process. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has implemented integrated, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 135 countries.

Position Description: The Regional Director for Europe & Asia is responsible for providing overall leadership to program development, planning and implementation in addition to donor outreach, business development and representation. He/she serves as the E&A’s lead person for programmatic and administrative, and personnel oversight.

Specific Outputs:

· Establishes region’s strategic approach in support of the organization’s overall strategic direction. Develops sub-regional business development opportunities in an effort to grow the regional portfolio.

· Provides leadership in technical design, implementation, evaluation, and overall management of projects. May serve as leader for special projects and coordinate team efforts.

· Contributes to IFES’ technical leadership in the field of electoral assistance and democratic institution strengthening.

· Cultivates relationships with internal and external constituencies to advance awareness of IFES’ reputation and project success.

· Manages B&P resources to ensure competency in proposal development process. Ensures timely action to RFAs and RFPs.

· Conducts performance evaluations of Deputy Director and/or Program Managers and Chiefs of Party. Establishes employee development plans linked to organizational goals. Builds a high performance team.

· Promotes team environment, collaboration and consensus building.

Qualifications:

· BS/BA [Masters preferred] ideally with 10+ years in international development or related field or relevant progressive experience.

· Outstanding communicator, both verbally and in writing. Excellent presentation skills.

· Ability to manage high energy teams; prioritize and oversee multiple activities in a fluid and dynamic environment.

· Organized, effective time and resource manager.

· Experienced collaborator and contributor to successful business development efforts; including experience with USAID grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures.

· Experienced and successful business development leader with major bi-lateral donors.

· Highly experienced with program/budget development, management, and oversight at regional level.

· Field experience in either Asia or Europe is preferred.

· Foreign language skills are preferred.

Applying:

Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website athttp://www.ifes.org/careers.html. Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions. A cover letter is welcome and can be placed in the applicant notes section.

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How to apply:

Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website athttp://www.ifes.org/careers.html. Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions. A cover letter is welcome and can be placed in the applicant notes section.