Program Officer - Media, Technology and Civil Society Division,

Closing Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2013Position Summary
IREX seeks applicants for the position of Program Officer in the Media, Technology and Civil Society Division. The Program Officer will oversee day-to-day operations of programs, provide financial oversight, and contribute to new business development. The position will be based in Washington, but may involve some international travel.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement a portfolio of demand driven governance and institutional building programs
• Monitor all program components and ensure program deliverables are being met
• Maintain effective relations and coordination with program donors and partners
• Coordinate program publicity and outreach, including producing regular news and program updates, and promoting program successes to a variety of audiences
• Ensure that all fiscal and performance activities are in compliance with IREX policies and procedures and USG regulations as applicable.
• Contribute to new business development efforts, including assessments and proposal writing
• Provide supervision, mentoring and guidance to junior program staff and partners

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant field, masters preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years progressive management experience in international development
• Strong writing, editing and oral presentation skills, evidenced by professional experience and success
• Proven supervisory and cross cultural communication skills
• Strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility, team spirit and enthusiasm for IREX programs
• Relevant language abilities and international experience
• Experience with website analytics and digital security preferred

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