Program Manager, Global
Company: Democracy International
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Program
Manager to provide programmatic and operational leadership to DIs
Global and Rapid Response Programs (GRRP) team. The program manager
will work across a dynamic portfolio of programs, including:
Justice, Rights, and Security - Rapid Response Activity (JRS-RRA or
JURIS), a global rapid response program designed to respond to
urgent needs and windows of opportunity related to justice, human
rights, and security with short-term, high-impact initiatives.
IDIQ management, including working to position DI institutionally
to respond to task orders related to local capacity development,
peacebuilding, rapid deployment and response, and analytical
services.
Headquarters-managed global, regional, or country programs,
including programs with unique management needs and
sensitivities.
Experience managing USAID-funded programs is required, and a
passion for democracy, human rights and governance is a must. They
may be expected to travel between 15 and 30% of their time,
depending on program needs. This role will be based in DIs home
office in Bethesda, Maryland. We will only consider applicants who
are based in the DMV area and able to work in-office on a hybrid
schedule.
Essential Job Duties:
As a leader of the GRRP team, contribute to the strategic direction
and growth of the team
Ensure the effective implementation of the JRS-RRA mechanism and
management of discrete justice, human rights, and security rapid
response activities conducted around the world.
Provide oversight for purchasing, grants, finance, personnel,
project management, and general operations.
Support the management of the JRS-RRA consortium, including the
development of consortium-wide processes and procedures, internal
and external communications; facilitating the start-up and
close-out of JURIS interventions.
Support the administration and institutional positioning of DI on
IDIQs such as Programming for Prevention and Peacebuilding (P4P2),
Compliance and Capacity Support for Diverse Partnership (CCSDP),
and Central America Regional Support Services (CARSS)
Oversee select headquarters-managed global, regional, or country
programs
Ensure compliance with client and DI policies and procedures;
Lead the design and drafting of concept notes and proposals for
rapid response activities in response to USAID requests for JRS-RRA
support and DI-identified interventions
Oversee the deployment of short-term technical assistance and
supporting local project coordinators or other regionally or
locally hired implementation teams. Provide hands-on management and
capacity building support to Program Officers, Program Associates,
and Program Assistants; contribute to the leadership and vision of
the entire GRRP team
Lead program financial management by creating annual and monthly
financial projections, tracking expenses, and reporting to senior
leadership on program spending trends;
Lead the integration of the Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting
(CLA) Framework into programs in partnership with field team
counterparts, including pause-and-reflect sessions and work
planning;
Critically review and substantively contribute to technical
deliverables, including after action reviews, work plans; review
internal reports, success stories, and quarterly, monthly, biweekly
reports, ensuring high quality and strategic direction;
Provide creative solutions and exercise sound judgement in tackling
challenges and work closely with DIs leadership to improve
processes and build on successes
Contribute to the development of DI policies and practices designed
for unique and challenging programs that may not fit the mold of
standard international development assistance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum of eight years of project support and oversight with
increasing management responsibility;
E perience managing and supporting USAID-funded programs
required;
Master's degree in international relations, public policy,
political science, or a related field;
Supervisory experience;
Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet
dynamic client deadlines;
Knowledge and experience in democracy, governance, human rights
and/or international development;
Experience writing project proposals, work plans, and program
reports;
Experience writing scopes or work and managing grants and
subawards;
Experience developing and managing budgets, and knowledge of basic
budget and accounting procedures;
Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively
interact with all staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel and
members of donor organizations;
Experience living and working outside the U.S.;
Proficiency with MS Office;
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender
are essential requirements;
Ability to travel internationally for work;
Fluency in English and excellent writing and communications skills;
and
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Experience managing grants to non-US nongovernmental
organizations.
Fluency in languages other than English (French, Arabic, or Russian
preferred)
Experience supporting protection and security of local civil
society partners and human rights defenders a significant plus
Reporting:
This position reports to the Directorof Global and Rapid Response
Programs
Direct Program Reports may include: Program Management Officer
I/II, Program Management Associate/Assistant.
Environmental Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone,
printers, and moderate traffic).
Ability to work in a confined office space/area.
Ability to sit and/or stand at a computer desk for an extended
period of time.
Ability to travel on long plane flights across several time zones
and at irregular hours.
Physical Requirements Required to Perform Essential
Responsibilities:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly
required to;
Stand, sit; talk, hear, use of hands and fingers, and perform
repetitive motions to operate a computer and telephone
keyboard.
Reach, stoop, or kneel, to adjust computer and/or telephone
equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
requirements due to computer work.
Hearing abilities required due to telephone.
Light to moderate lifting is possible.
Travel will require moderate lifting, sitting for extended periods
of time, overnight flights across multiple time zones.
Regular, predictable attendance is required; as business demands
dictate.
Democracy International is committed to providing access, equal
opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its employment process
for individuals with disabilities to meet any and all physical
requirements of our jobs.
About the Organization:
DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project
implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict
mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for
Internatio
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