Organization:SEEP (The SEEP Network)
Country:United StatesOpportunity Type: Job
About the Organization:SEEP, founded in 1985, is a global network of practitioner organizations dedicated to combating poverty
through promoting inclusive markets and financial systems. Members are active in 170 countries and support several entrepreneurs and their families. Through a shared commitment to reduce global poverty, SEEP members work together and with other stakeholders to increase knowledge and foster innovation, creating opportunities for meaningful collaboration and, above all, for scaling impact.
About the Job:
SEEP is seeking a Program Manager. S/he will be responsible for supporting the implementation of organization's learning initiatives including action research, trainings, seminars, working groups, and other collaborative learning programs and processes. S/he will draw on the results of organization's initiatives to help conceptualize, synthesize, and produce practitioner-focused tools, resources, and learning events. S/he will work with the program director to cultivate strategic alliances and to increase organization's visibility and presence in the field and will support and maintain strong relationships with program partners.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Retain communication with program participants ensuring accurate and timely identification of needs and demands;
- Support the production and wide scale dissemination of practitioner-focused tools and resources such as guides, briefs, curriculums, and case studies;
- Participate in action research as required and facilitate/co-facilitate trainings and workshops when appropriate;
- Manage RFA process for new learning initiatives as assigned;
- Manage budgets for designated projects, monitor efficient use of resources and timely submission of reports;
- Support and maintain strong relationships with organization's members and other program partners through on-going monitoring and evaluation of learning initiatives;
- Organize workshops, training courses, and in-person and online forums for knowledge sharing;
- Prepare reports to donors and other stakeholders on program accomplishments and activities;
- Draft terms of reference and scopes of work for external technical consultants and oversee timely completion of activities;
- Oversee and manage content on virtual collaboration platforms ensuring relevance and timeliness of information;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Measures of success:
- Retain high level of participation in organization's learning initiatives;
- Ensure on-time delivery of program deliverables and accurate and timely reporting of program activities and outcomes;
- Identify and promote new approaches to foster collaboration and learning among organization's members and constituents.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in International Affairs, Education, International Development, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or other related field of study is desirable;
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years of directly relevant experience in positions of increasing responsibility;
- Experience in the design and support of learning programs and knowledge management processes;
- Experience in planning and implementing programs in related technical areas of organization, including enterprise development, microfinance, and/or economic strengthening programs;
- Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills;
- Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks;
- Fluency in English required. Knowledge of French, Spanish, or other language preferred;
- Experience living and working in a developing country and in cross cultural learning;
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.
Closing Date: 02 Aug 2013
How to Apply:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m//template.rc/1.11.191815