Job Summary:
Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:
Excellence– We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom– We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency– We believe in open communication and clear decision-making.
Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.
The Program Officer (PO) works with the Program Manager (PM) and Resident Program Director (RPD) in the design and implementation of IRI’s Burma portfolio. S/he closely monitors and analyzes political and economic developments in Burma, develops program ideas, and drafts proposals on a range of democracy and assistance programs. S/he also identifies program partners and develops and maintains close relationships with them and with funders. The PO is also involved in new business development efforts. This position will be based with the program team in Washington, DC.
Position Requirements:
· Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field.
· Three to five years’ professional experience in democratic governance and politics, preferably working directly with political parties, civil society organizations/NGOs or legislative bodies, or equivalent combination.
· Working knowledge of the politics, economics, history and culture of Burma and the SE Asia region.
· Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
· Demonstrated experience working with US Government funded projects and familiarity with USG regulations and processes.
· Experience with program management, implementation and basic accounting necessary to draft and oversee a budget.
· Demonstrated management experience including ability to motivate and manage staff.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively direct or participate in complex negotiations with bilateral and/or multilateral government agencies, other funders or relevant audiences.
· Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and lead the efforts of other professionals to effectively meet program goals.
· Ability to travel to new and challenging environments.
· Ability to speak and/or read Burmese and/or Thai a plus, but not required.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
· Monitors, analyzes and reports on political and related developments in specific countries to provide regional and country analysis and information.
· Maintains an understanding of funder and IRI policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight.
· Anticipates potential problems and trouble shoots project problems and offers solutions and actively takes part to lead resolution of them with creative and immediate solutions.
· Monitors and ensures proper tracking of budget estimates and program expenditures to ensure that IRI projects remain within budget allocations.
· Leads the drafting process for quarterly, semi-annual, final and other reports for funders.
· Assists with assessing new funding opportunities and contributes to the substantive design of new programs, including as proposal manager for bids.
· Establishes and maintains working relationships with relevant stakeholders in DC and abroad.
· Travels as needed for program oversight and implementation; if an immediate need arises deploys on short- to medium-term service in the field to maintain continuity of the program.
· Supervises Senior Program Associates and Program Associates and is involved in hiring and evaluation process, including providing ongoing performance feedback.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
How to apply
Please submit resume and cover letter to the company website: Program Officer – Burma | Job Opportunities (ultipro.com)