Program Manager - North Asia

Company: (IRI) International Republican Institute
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

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 Manager (PM), North Asia is responsible for the overall oversight and management of--specific--grants from start to end and management of the--Program team. The PM leads a team, contributes to the design of new programs, long-range strategy for IRI programs, and serves as the primary liaison with IRI's--Field Office. -- Position Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years professional experience in democratic governance and politics, preferably working directly with political parties, civil society organizations/NGOs and/or legislative bodies and officials.--
• Working knowledge of the politics, economics, history and culture of Northeast Asia and familiarity with the political context .
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated management experience including ability to motivate and manage staff.
• Demonstrated experience working with USG funded projects and familiarity with USG regulations and processes.
• Demonstrated financial management experience developing and administering program budgets.
• Ability to prepare, present and negotiate complex and sensitive agreements and/or project proposals with bilateral/multi-lateral agencies and other donor communities.--
• Ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor or technical consultant; sensitivity to working in advisory role with local organizations.
• 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.--
• Willingness to travel within the countries of assignment a significant amount throughout the year.
• Ability to analyze and report on quantitative and qualitative public opinion research.
• Experience implementing programs in closed or closing societies strongly preferred.
• Fluency in a regional language-Chinese, Korean, Mongolian, etc.-an advantage. Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Monitors, analyzes, and reports on political and related developments in designated countries.--
  • Leads team and contributes to the substantive design of new programs.--
  • Contributes to the development of a comprehensive country strategy and program objectives.--
  • Oversees and is responsible for complete grant oversight of a program portfolio (which can consist of several large grants), from fulfillment of substantive programmatic objectives to financial and compliance requirements for the life of the grant(s).--
  • Anticipates potential problems, troubleshoots project problems, offers solutions, and actively works towards resolution.--
  • Supervises staff assigned to the portfolio including participating in the hiring, professional development, and evaluation process for these staff. Sets specific goals and provides ongoing performance feedback.--
  • Serves as--primary--interface with Resident Program Director(s) and local staff to implement projects.--
  • Establishes, maintains, and develops productive working relationship with relevant stakeholders, consultants, field staff, and U.S.-based staff.--
  • Ensures that grant is completed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with funder and IRI policies and requirements, including approving field expenses.--
  • Maintains an understanding of funder and IRI policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight.--
  • Fully understands assigned grant's substantive, financial and compliance requirements.--
  • Leads kick-off and close-out process for grants.--
  • Ensures compliance with all procurement policies in the implementation of the grant including all contract paperwork.--
  • Signs off on the approval form/blue sheet and prepare contract for division leadership to sign.--
  • Monitors program team's grant budgets, spending (budget trackers), and offers guidance and assistance when needed, with program service support.--
  • Supports IRI's external relations efforts.--
  • Travels as needed for program oversight and implementation; if an immediate need arises deploys on short-to long-term service in the field to maintain continuity of the program.--
  • Participates in cross functional teams and initiatives (optional).--
  • Performs other duties as assigned.-- Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better in Political Science or related field. Experience Required 7 years: Professional experience in democratic governance and politics, preferably working directly with political parties, civil society organizations/NGOs and/or legislative bodies and officials Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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