FHI 360
Job title:
Program Officer II
Company
FHI 360
Job description
Program Officer II, English Access Scholarship Program, Description:All eligible candidates are highly encouraged to include a cover letter with their application.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.The English Access Scholarship Program (Access) is a multi-faceted program designed to support global English language learning needs and to improve English teaching globally. The program exposes participants to U.S. culture and democratic values through English language scholarships, professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators, and programming for alumni. Since its start in 2004, over 200,000 students in more than 80 countries have participated in Access Program activities.This position requires availability from 9:00-5:00 ET and will require one week of in-person attendance at the Washington, D.C. office each year. Additional travel may be required upon client request.This position will offer you:An opportunity to envision and deliver solutions to improve a global education program with inclusivity, increased diversity and accessibility at its core.A lead regional portfolio role with an agile, collaborative, and independent team focused on supporting the goals and partners of the Access Program.The opportunity to learn and grow within a larger nonprofit organization with a 50-year history of successful achievement improving lives in lasting ways.A service-oriented team of colleagues, dedicated to making a positive impact through creative problem-solving.Essential Job Functions:Serve as primary contact and liaison with U.S. Embassy personnel and State Department Regional Program Officers implementing and coordinating the administration of the Access Program in one of the six global State Department regions.Establish strong working relationships and maintain consistent communication with State Department colleagues both in DC and in the field.Lead and facilitate capacity-building efforts through training on program policies and procedures for State Department colleagues in DC and in the field, and for in-country educational service providers as requested.Stay current on Access curriculum development initiatives for effective proposal and report evaluation and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.Partner with the Training Team to develop materials and resource guides to support global program administrators with diverse needs and experience.Provide support for core project operations such as setting up and closing out multiple agreements, initiating and tracking disbursements, and processing and reviewing program reports.Ensure timely and consistent implementation of program operations at each step of agreement set-up to close out and provides State Department colleagues with technical input.Create and maintain project materials, including but not limited to internal standardized operating procedures and templates for standard forms and communication.Develop and implement strategy and procedures for managing and ensuring integrity of project data; work with project team to guide and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement of the custom database designed to support overall project administration.Backstop other regional portfolios as needed.Train and mentor Program Officer 1 team members on program systems, policies, and procedures.Contribute to writing and editing of annual program proposal and other client-facing reports and materials.Perform other duties, as assigned.Applied Knowledge & Skills:Demonstrated experience building collaborative and positive relationships with internal and external partners.Experience and/or interest in facilitating training.Strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated professionalism in written correspondence.Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy; ability to take initiative and be flexible.Demonstrated ability to think analytically and problem solve.Competency using software such as One Note, SharePoint, Excel, and CRM databases.Understanding of federal government regulations (2 CFR 200) preferred.Budget and/or some financial management experience preferred.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree required; a minimum of 4 years of work experience in an NGO, government agency, or private organizationSome travel may be required in this position.This position requires availability from 9:00-5:00 ET and will require one week of in-person attendance at the Washington, D.C. office each year. Additional travel may be required upon client request.The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidate FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.US Based Hiring Salary Range: $63,000 – $74,000International hiring ranges will differ based on location.This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 is an whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email .FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a , professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.Please click to continue searching FHI 360’s Career Portal.
Expected salary
$63000 – 74000 per year
Location
USA
Job date
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:19:45 GMT
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