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Program Officer - Middle East and North Africa Programs


Location:   Washington, DC  
Sector:   Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.freedomhouse.org
Experience:   Mid Career  
Date Posted  Dec-8-2011 

Description

Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists.  We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World.  With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supportingthe right of every individual to be free.
                                                               
Position Summary
The Program Officer will develop culturally appropriate programming initiatives that have the strong support of local stakeholders. He/she will report directly to the Senior Program Officer.
 
Some Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conduct day-to-day project administration to support programming in the region
  • Organize program activities in the US and Middle East - North Africa
  • Provide initial review, and if necessary, recommend corrections and/or amendments to Senior Program Manager on all reporting from the field
  • Manage and track expenses, including filing monthly and quarterly financial reports
  • Represent Freedom House at DC events/meetings relevant to program, notify field staff prior to event, and brief field staff afterwards
  • Support Freedom House’s ongoing advocacy of democratic governance and human rights issues through occasional contribution to Freedom House publications, articles, and press releases
  • Assist in reviewing survey reports for countries in Middle East - North Africa
  • Facilitate, process, and track requests by field offices to Washington DC and vice-versa
  • Obtain weekly program updates from field office contact and update DC staff on program/country developments at weekly staff meetings; share relevant DC updates to field staff
  • Monitor key events in the region (including elections, major news stories, status of particularly relevant human rights/democracy legislation, etc.), maintain country background files
  • Conduct pre-departure briefings for Freedom House staff members and consultants as needed
  • Travel to the region as needed
  • Implement and coordinate operations related to programming in the region
  • Liaise with the regional field offices and maintain routine, effective, and open communication with field staff
  • Coordinate closely with other DC-based staff who work on thematic programs in Middle East - North Africa
  • Build and sustain good relationships with other international NGOs working in the region
  • Oversee and manage program expenditures and budget
  • Contribute substantively to proposal development and fundraising opportunities;
  • Monitor and report on Middle East - North Africa projects; and other programmatic and administrative duties as needed.
We offer great benefits including:
  • 100% employer-paid dental insurance
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
  • 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
  • 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
  • Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
  • Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
  • And much more……



Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with a focus on international relations, Middle East studies, development policy, political science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • 4 years of related experience with a minimum 2 years experience in project management
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in both English and Arabic (verbally and in writing)
  • Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural communication skills
  • Ability to build and cultivate strong partnerships
  • Ability to work effectively to meet set goals in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong ability to apply effective organizational and multitasking skills to meet deadlines
  • Discretion, flexibility, the ability to deal with and negotiate conflict effectively
  • Experience living/working in the MENA  region or extensive travel to the region; expertise in North Africa, particularly Tunisia preferred
  • Human rights advocacy experience preferred
  • Policy/research experience in democracy/governance preferred
  • Understanding of USAID compliance and funding mechanisms preferred
  • Background in law and /or transitional justice preferred


Contact Details


Contact: Shannon Crowe
Email: recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary requirements to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2011-047 Program Officer MENA. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
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Senior Program Officer - Middle East and North Africa Programs


Location:  Washington, DC  
Sector:  Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.freedomhouse.org
Experience: Mid Career / Advanced  
Date Posted  Dec-8-2011 

Description

Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists.  We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World.  With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.
 
Position Summary
The Senior Program Officer will exercise significant responsibility for all areas of program management including strategic design, program implementation, reporting and monitoring requirements, interaction with the State Department and other funders, domestic and international staff supervision, office management, communications, advocacy, fundraising, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The Senior Program Officer will report to the Senior Program Manager.
 
Some Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for successful implementation of current programs in the MENA region, including developing trainings and other technical assistance, assessing needs, financial management, staff supervision, office management, communications, monitoring,evaluation, reporting, and other duties as needed for the success of overall Freedom House MENA operations
  • Build and maintain relationships with civil society and human rights organizations in the United States and in the region
  • Coordinate with the Senior Program Manager in DC and MENA staff to identify and pursue new opportunities for program development and funding
  • Prepare responses to requests from donors, governmental organizations, the media and the public regarding programs
  • Support Freedom House’s ongoing advocacy of democratic governance and human rights issues through occasional contribution to FreedomHouse publications, articles and other releases
We offer great benefits including:
  • 100% employer-paid dental insurance
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
  • 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
  • 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
  • Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
  • Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
  • And much more……



Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
  • At least 5 years of experience conducting democracy and human rights programs
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: strategy development,communications, advocacy and/or civic participation
  • Expertise in  USG funding sources and program management
  • Experience in providing technical assistance to local organizations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions or other developing countries
  • Experience and success in managing and supervising staff
  • Knowledge of democracy and human rights issues in the MENA regions
  • Knowledge of general accounting procedures as they relate to USG funding sources
  • Ability to write effective proposals and  reports, understand and implement procedures, maintain documentation and complete required forms, and organize staff to meet multiple deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively


Contact Details


Contact: Shannon Crowe
Email: recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified and Interested Applicants
Please send a resume, and cover letter with salary requirements to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax to (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR. Dept., referencing: 2011-044 Senior Program Officer MENA.  Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Agriculture Credit/Finance Specialist, Indonesia

 
Location:  Indonesia 
Sector:   Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.acdivoca.org
Experience:  Advanced  
Last Date To Apply Feb-6-2012 
Date Posted  Dec-8-2011 

Description

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 38 countries and revenues of over $140 million.
Agriculture Credit/Finance Specialist, Indonesia
We are currently seeking an Agriculture Credit/Finance Specialist for a current five-year, multimillion dollar USAID program in Indonesia. This is an agricultural marketing and productivity program focusing on upgrading and modernizing priority agricultural value chains for the purpose of generating economic growth and reducing poverty. The position is available immediately.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide overall management for the implementation of the agriculture credit component.
  • Provide technical assistance to the selected beneficiaries, farmers, input suppliers, processors, exporters, agribusinesses and banks participating in the USAID/DCA loan guarantee programs.
  • Train bank staff in agricultural lending.
  • Review and approve loan applications.
  • Oversee credit serving activities.
  • Provide banks with alternative loan methods.
  • Train farmers and agribusinesses (SMEs) in preparing bankable loan applications.
  • Conduct a rapid assessment of current practices and processes in lending to producers, especially smallholder farmers, and agribusiness SMEs and provide detailed analyses.



Qualifications

  • M.S. in economics, finance, agricultural economics or a similar subject preferred. B.S. with additional experience accepted.
  • 7+ years of experience working on agricultural finance/credit or SME credit programs.
  • Demonstrated work experience implementing agricultural credit programs in South East Asia and/or Indonesia.
  • Proven experience training bank staff and stakeholders in preparing loan applications and business plans and developing alternative loan solutions.
  • Thorough knowledge of working of agriculture credit programs in LDCs. Grants management experience is preferred.
  • Mobile technology and information management skills preferred.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and team work skills.
  • Fluency in English is required. Working level skills in Bahasa preferred.


Contact Details


Contact:  Lars Volz
Telephone:  202-000-0000
Email: lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55C6D361D43515B7E59192F775519620262774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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Greenhouse/Hydroponics Specialist, Lebanon



Location:  Lebanon 
Sector:  Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.acdivoca.org
Experience: Mid Career / Advanced  
Last Date To Apply  Feb-6-2012 
Date Posted   Dec-8-2011 

Description

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.
Greenhouse/Hydroponics Technical Advisor, Lebanon
In anticipation of upcoming opportunities in the Lebanon, ACDI/VOCA is seeking long-term experts with demonstrated expertise in the following areas:
  • Hydroponics structures: greenhouse engineering and hydroponic growing systems
  • Fruit, vegetable and flower crops using greenhouse and hydroponics principles in a commercial setting
  • Demonstrated experience working with commercially grown produce for brand name retail markets.



Qualifications

  • Minimum 5-10 years of experience in one or more technical disciplines relevant to the above.
  • University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, horticulture, or other relevant field (advanced degree is preferred). Fifteen or more years of demonstrated commercial experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Proven experience with capacity building, training and mentoring in greenhouse and hydroponic production is required.
  • Experience working with international and/or regional NGOs and/or companies on USAID-funded projects; ministries of agriculture; and/or private sector actors (farmers, agribusinesses and buyers) is preferred.
  • Ability to transfer technical knowledge and trainings to a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and spoken English is required.


Contact Details


Contact: Lars Volz
Telephone: 202-000-0000
Email: lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F77561F620062774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
APPLY ONLINE
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Senior Program Manager-Central and West Aftica

 
Location:  Washington , DC  
Sector:  Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.ndi.org
Experience:  Advanced  
Date Posted  Dec-8-2011 

Description

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a seasoned Senior Program Manager with strong staff and program management and writing skills to support the Institute’s democratic development programs in Central and West Africa. The position will be based in Washington, D.C.  The Senior Program Manager will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of democratic development projects in various African countries.

Background

To assist African countries develop and sustain democratic institutions and processes, NDI conducts programs in support of electoral processes, political parties, increased citizen involvement in political processes and effective legislatures.  The Institute also promotes the political participation of women, youth and other marginalized groups.
 



Qualifications

  • Provide team leadership in day-to-day management of assigned country portfolios.
  • Design and oversee the implementation of program activities and monitor compliance with NDI procedures and donor requirements.
  • Contribute to the planning, design and evaluation of NDI’s projects for the region in collaboration with other staff, experts and external resource persons.
  • Monitor program budgets and provide a full, accurate and timely accounting of all program funds.
  • Write and/or edit proposals, concept papers and reports.
  • Supervise, guide and mentor team members.
  • Interface with functional or regional staff on behalf of the team.
  • Interview and recruit staff as needed (e.g. approve job descriptions, develop short-lists and conduct interviews).
  • Serve as a “high-level” NDI representative at local and international conferences and meetings and assist with NDI’s public outreach as needed.
  • Cultivate collaborative relationships with international democratic development organizations, political party networks, program partners and NDI’s network of volunteer trainers and experts.
  • Monitor political events in assigned countries.
  • Travel to Central and West Africa as needed to assess political development and new opportunities and/or contribute to program implementation and evaluation of current projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, law, international development or related subject; graduate degree preferred.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in areas such as international development, program management and organizational development. Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement.
  • Exceptional writing skills to effectively write clear and concise proposals and reports.
  • Strong managerial and interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with staff and current and potential donors. 


Contact Details


Application Instructions

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Nigeria: Director of Finance and Administration


 
Location:  Abuja, Nigeria 
Sector:  Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.ndi.org
Experience:  Advanced  
Date Posted  Dec-8-2011 

Description

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a Resident Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) to manage the financial, administrative and logistical aspects of NDI’s program in Nigeria, as well as to oversee the Institute’s multiple subgrant awards. The DFA will be supported by finance, subgrants, administration, and logistics staff. The DFA will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and will report to the Resident Director, with close communication with DC-based finance and administrative teams.



Qualifications

Finance
  • Provide oversight of financial operations in the field for a multi-million-dollar USAID-funded program;
  • Manage all aspects of accounting for the Nigeria field office, including the direct supervision of accounting staff;
  • Monitor program expenditures, including monthly field expenses in the range of $150,000 to $300,000, and report on financial results and cost projections to senior management in Nigeria and Washington, DC;
  • Improve existing accounting and financial systems in consultation with the management teams in Nigeria and Washington, DC;
  • Oversee the disbursement of over $1.5 million in subgrants to local civil society organizations;
  • Train and mentor NDI’s Abuja-based accountants on NDI’s policies and procedures, donor grant compliance requirements, and internal controls;
  • Oversee compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures;
  • Ensure that all financial and accounting reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner;
  • Provide recommendations for budget realignments and no-cost extensions; and
  • Review and account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documents and fairness in costings.

Administration
  • Support the Resident Director in coordinating day-to-day internal operations of the NDI-Nigeria office;
  • Liaise with NDI’s DC-based Central and West Africa and administrative teams to ensure all significant administrative issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner;
  • Provide guidance and counsel to international and local staff on administrative and human resource matters in consultation with DC-based human resources staff;
  • Ensure compliance with national laws and NDI and donor administrative and reporting requirements, as well as appropriate implementation of field office policies;
  • Improve and implement administrative and human resources systems, in consultation with Abuja-based senior management and relevant DC-based staff;
  • Supervise administrative and support personnel;
  • Regularly review security plans and adapt NDI’s practices and profile as necessary;
  • Serve as a point of contact for security issues for NDI-Nigeria;
  • Work with Abuja-based senior management to determine current and projected recruitment needs and assist in hiring, training and supervising local staff;
  • Contribute to the appraisal of employee performance, address complaints, and resolve problems; and
  • Act as back-up to the Resident Director in her/his absence.
 
Subgrants Management
  • Review subgrant budgets and proposals and evaluate subgrantees’ financial systems and internal controls to assess risks and develop appropriate monitoring procedures, in consultation with DC-based subgrant staff;
  • Monitor and ensure timely submission of accurate reports by the subgrant recipients; and
  • Determine needs and design training modules for training subgrant recipients in record keeping, donor compliance, and generally accepted accounting principles.

Qualifications


  • Bachelors Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, and/or a related field;
  • Minimum of fourteen (14) years’ experience in financial management, accounting, grant management, and administration, preferably for an international NGO working with USAID funding;
  • Thorough knowledge of budgeting, budget oversight, generally accepted accounting principles, and the practical application of financial systems;
  • Previous experience with international grants administration preferred;
  • Proven ability to design and implement accounting systems suitable to a challenging and volatile environment with unreliable and sometimes nonexistent infrastructure;
  • High level of attention to detail in all aspects of work;
  • Cultural sensitivity in working with US and international staff;
  • Ability to train and mentor the professional development of local staff;
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills in English;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Washington-based program, accounting and HR staff as well as program staff in Nigeria;
  • Experience with accounting software such as Quicken, word processing, and spreadsheet (Microsoft Word and Excel preferred). Experience with database creation and management;
  • Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information;
  • Ability to analyze and interpret governmental and organizational rules and regulations, including OMB Circulars A-110, A-122 and A-133; and
  • Experience working outside the US preferred.


To apply, please visit our website atwww.ndi.org


Contact Details


Application Instructions

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