DETAILS

• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Date Posted: March 23, 2021
• Application Deadline: Rolling basis
• Job Type: Full-time  

SUMMARY

Eurasia Foundation (EF), a US-based international development organization promoting good governance and vibrant civil society, is accepting applications for a Senior Program Officer (SPO)/Program Officer (PO). The SPO/PO is a member of EF’s Innovative Training Solutions team and is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of assigned program(s). S/he will direct the overall goals of the program, devise strategies for program implementation, and work to ensure the project team remains focused on producing quality outcomes. 

DUTIES

• Contribute to development of programs’ overall strategy; 
• Monitor the program(s) activities towards desired outcomes, and make informed decisions to revise strategies if necessary; 
• Recruit, train, and manage project staff (e.g. program's assistants, content contributors, etc.) and ensure quality control;
• Provide day-to-day management of the assigned program(s);
• Budget tracking, donor reporting, and monitoring and evaluation;
• Prepare scopes of work and contract specifications for contractors; monitor and manage contractors' time and deliverables;
• Draft, edit, and finalize quality progress reports on a quarterly basis. 
• Contribute to development of new program ideas and proposals for current and future donors  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social science, political science, international relations, training, economic development, or area studies required; 
• Candidates must be experienced in project planning and have at least 3 years of prior managerial experience;
• Exceptional research, and communications skills;
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience in educational projects and online training is a plus; 
• Fluency in English is required and in Farsi/Dari is highly desired;
• Excellent written skills required;
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.