Job from FHI 360, Washington DC,USA

Post:Program Officer I
Job
from FHI 360
AA/EOE/M/F/V/D
Job ID: #574374
Country:    United States of America

City:    Washington DC

Organisation:    FHI 360


Theme:    Gender

Job years of experience:    3-5 years

Job type:    Job


FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Program Officer I in Washington, D.C.

Position Description: The Global Connections team designs and implements academic, professional, cultural, and youth exchange programs for students and emerging leaders around the world. We are seeking a Program Officer I to specifically support the Women’s Digital Literacy and English Program (WDLEP) and generally support other center programs as necessary.
With funding from the State Department Bureau of Near-East Affairs (NEA), WDLEP is a new initiative to empower 2,500 Iraqi women from minority communities with jobs-market skills. Participants will be trained for digital literacy and competency in Microsoft Office programs, with an English for business course supporting technical content. Through these trainings and connections to professional support networks, participants will develop jobs skills and be in a better position for employment opportunities.

The Program Officer I will: Support project manager and senior finance staff with all aspects of operational procedures and technology applications to support WDLEP; Support additional Global Connections programs with operational procedures as necessary; Assist in the monitoring of project budgets, process and track project expenditures and produce financial documents; Provide logistical support for international-based workshops, including arranging hotels, transportation, payment of stipends and allowances, and issuing appropriate forms; Assist project team with subgrantee communication to facilitate execution of program deliverables; Assist project team with program subgrantee reports for quality of reporting and completion of program tasks; Assist with management of in-country consultants’ scope of work and execution of contract deliverables; Maintain project files and database and provide general project support; Perform other duties as assigned. Minimal Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred; a minimum of 3 year of work experience in office setting supporting program management; Fluency in Arabic and English required; Kurdish strongly desired; Demonstrated understanding of Middle Eastern culture and knowledge of recent developments in the region; Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy; high attention to detail Ability to work independently and as a team member, take initiative, meet deadlines, and be flexible; Strong computer skills including use of databases and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills; Strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated professionalism in written correspondence.

*Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
How to apply:
Closing date: 21 May 2013

Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
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