Colombia: Program Officer At Internews Network

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Under the supervision of the Media and Communications Feedback Lead, Colombia , the Program Officer will provide support in activity planning and implementation and project management tasks under a USAID funded Project. The Program Officer will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of programmatic activities and deliverables and will also be responsible for supervising sub-contracts and contracts within the program.

The Program Officer will support monitoring and evaluation efforts, programmatic reporting, where applicable, and consultant coordination.

LOGISTICS

Internews will have field offices Colombia. Ultimately, this role will be based in Bogota, Colombia.

Wherever possible, we work to try to find solutions for international hiring that work for both the company and the candidate. This means that some of the particulars around the offer for a role will be dependent on several factors, and that the benefits and salary structure that apply to a position will ultimately be based upon the candidate’s location and where the role is hired.

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.

This is a limited duration position- the position has an expected end date of 30 September 2022, with opportunity to extend.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Ensure timely implementation and compliance of programmatic activities;
• Provide support and train project partners in the development of workplans, sub-contract/sub-grant management and financial management; ensure partner compliance;
• Provide administrative oversight of partners and consultants;
• Support research and research teams withing programmatic activities;
• Carry out research as assigned in support of ongoing projects and initiatives including but not limited to grant supervision and local partners;
• Liaise with program partners and stakeholders, including other implementers and beneficiaries.
• Provide support on monitoring and evaluation;
• When designated, represent Internews at conferences and events;
• Draft periodical project/program updates for internal distribution;
• Ensure adequate information management of project/program documents and related products; ensure proper knowledge-transfer mechanisms are in place; and other duties as assigned;
• In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Minimum 3 years programmatic experience in relevant non-profit or communications for development fields;
• Degree or advanced degree in related field;
• Keen understanding of and interest in the Migration in Latin America and Colombia;
• Ability to drive and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent research skills and relevant experience; proficiency in MS Office;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish;
• Highly organized and structured;
• Excellent communication skills – speaking, writing and listening.

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network’s offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our About Working for Internews page.

Internews Network is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.