The Program officer II will work as a member of the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America and Caribbean team within FHI 360’s Regional Office (WAMERO). This position will focus on both supporting our bilateral projects in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean wherever needed. The applicant should be experienced with USAID projects, preferable both cooperative agreements and contracts.

The PO II provides technical assistance and support to programs. Collects, complies, and analyzes information relevant to programs. Provides administrative and project support, in addition to communication efforts related to program management and execution. Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations. Assists in monitoring budgets for programs and develops monitoring system for reviewing project status. Supports completion of program in alignment with budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Supports/Reviews work plans, presentations, and other related program objectives and deliverables.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong and demonstrated program/project management skills.
• Ability to problem solves and implements corrective action as needed.
• Ability to prepare reports and provide information to management in a timely matter.

Competencies:

• Project Management (Planning and Time Management) – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Breaks down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Marshals people, time, and resource efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner, and orchestrates multiple activities at once.
• Creating and Managing Systems and Processes – Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization need in systems design. Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity.
• Problem Solving – Analyzes problems, seeks input from others and considers a variety of solutions. Chooses most efficient and effective solutions with attention to the impact that solution has on other projects and tasks.
• Employees are expected to possess, or have high-potential for development of these three fundamental competencies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent
• Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.

Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 4+ years of experience with program management, US Government rules and regulations;
• Eloquent and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff;
• Must be able to read, write, and speak proficient English. Proficiency in Arabic a plus.
• Prior team lead experience preferred;
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization;
• Proposal writing and proposal management experience strongly preferred, especially for USAID-funded projects.

Technology to be Used:

• Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones and tablets:

Travel Requirements:

• 10%-25%

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The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 – $73,500

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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