Country: United States of America
Closing date: 03 Feb 2015
Counterpart International is a global development organization that empowers people and communities to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.
For more information and to apply online visit www.Counterpart.org
SUMMARY:
Counterpart International is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the implementation of a civil society strengthening / organizational capacity building project occurring in South America. From Headquarters, the Program Manager will be responsible for providing high-level technical expertise in related fields such as organizational development, policy research and public dialogue; monitoring and troubleshooting project implementation; ensuring the project meets key deadlines and supplies key deliverables; overseeing the performance of field staff, contractors, and consultants; and overseeing reporting and results management. It is anticipated that the Program Manager will be based at Counterpart Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide overall vision and strategic management of the program.
• Provide technical leadership on issues of civil society strengthening, civil society enabling framework and legal structures, and related disciplines.
• Lead the design and implementation of program components and strategies.
• Serve as primary liaison to the donor and the field.
• Remotely oversee implementation of project activities by field staff.
• Ensure the highest quality of program monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.
• Ensure compliance with Counterpart and donor rules and regulations, particularly with respect to financial and grant management.
• Supervise and provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
• Travel to recipient countries is anticipated, entailing up to four trips to South America each year.
Requirements/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree or other advanced degree in social sciences, community development, communications, business, international development, and/or other related field.
• Minimum eight years progressively responsible management experience, with significant experience in civil society enabling and assistance
• Three years of experience working in or with Central and South America.
• Extensive experience remotely managing projects in locations where travel is restricted or impossible. The ideal candidate will have experience managing programs in settings that are politically or physically insecure for project staff and/or partners.
• The ideal candidate will possess experience in information safety, in developing internal procedures emphasizing the same, and in ensuring compliance by staff and partners.
• Proven leadership, management and decision-making skills.
• Candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to demonstrate a high degree of personal discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills to meet the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the program and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience with gender integration a plus.
• A commitment to equity for women and marginalized groups is expected of all Counterpart employees.
• Fluency in English and Spanish are required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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How to apply:
https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=\*6BE1EC38E738917A
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