Hybrid- Senior Program Officer, Governance - Counterpart International, Inc.

Counterpart International is seeking a Senior Program Officer to join our Governance practice area. The Senior Program Officer in the Governance practice area under the Program Delivery Unit (PDU) is a member of a team of professionals under the supervision of the Sr. Governance Director but reports directly to the Program Manager. The Governance practice area is responsible for providing support for the successful implementation of a portfolio of programs in the democracy and governance space. The position will provide support to the DC and project teams to help meet program goals and objectives. This is a full-time position based in Washington D.C. Counterpart operates in a hybrid office model and requires staff to come into the office 2 days a week. 

• Supports teams in the country/project offices with start-up, implementation and close-out of technical activities, focusing on developing mobilization plans, workplans, monitoring, evaluation, and learning plans, demobilization plans, disposition plans, final reports, etc. 
• Works with the program(s) team(s) to ensure technical compliance of award and contract deliverables and requirements. 
• Supports the program team(s) to develop high quality technical reports which may include drafting, reviewing, and copy-editing. 
• With input from the Technical Delivery Unit, manages the development of technical scopes of work for program partners, grants, consultants, etc. and coordinates procurement processes with other units throughout the program’s life cycle. 
• Collaborates closely with the Quality Assurance, Finance, and in-country program team to monitor and track the budget projections and spending to ensure effective and efficient implementation of resources, to meet program objectives. 
• Supports operational management of field programs during start up, implementation, and closeout, including but not limited to the following duties:
  • Finance: monitors budgets; tracks budget to actual variance via project spending reports [PSRs]; monitors award obligation level, tracks VAT payments and reimbursement requests, tracks cost-share, and other duties as assigned.
  • Award Management: manages the consulting agreement lifecycle; prepares procurement packages; prepares grants packages; reviews benefit allowances requests; tracks and expedites approvals needed for modifications, agreements; identifies gaps in knowledge of field staff, and delivers trainings to address chronic or ongoing issues.
  • Human Resources: tracks updates to HR field handbook; monitors benefits allowances for Expats and TCNs; coordinates approval of procuring and tracks HR legal services in the field; and other duties as assigned.
  • Administration and Security: spot check reviews of files uploaded to SharePoint; tracks project security training; follow-ups on security issues; and other duties as assigned.
  • Takes ownership of discrete issues and drives resolutions. Shares learnings across the organization as necessary.
• Participates in start-up/close-down team planning to ensure essential/high risk start-up tasks are completed within deadlines.
• Monitors status of Counterpart’s business registrations in countries of operation.
• Collaborates with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team to provide timely technical support to the program team to ensure compliance with the established MEL plan and indicators. 
• Monitors, analyzes and reports on political and other related developments specific to the countries and projects under his/her portfolio. 
• Manages international sub-recipient agreement(s) and monitors implementation to ensure compliance in close coordination with the project team and headquarters support units. 
• Monitors cost-share commitment, documentation and compliance for assigned projects. 
• Identifies and proposes solutions to solve services delivery challenges and ensures project operational needs are met in a timely way. 
• Provides guidance to junior staff and supervises interns, as necessary. 
• Travels as needed for program oversight and implementation. 
• Participates and contributes in cross-functional teams, as required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international development, international business or related field, or equivalent experience; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience supporting international development programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with US government funded projects, preferably USAID.
• A keen interest in civil society, good governance, human rights, anti-corruption and/or conflict mitigation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter – ability to work independently/without close supervision, and as part of diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, solve problems, handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Meticulous attention to detail, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong time management skills, proven capacity to prioritize and initiate follow-through.
• Alignment with Counterpart’s core values.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required, additional languages, such as Spanish, French, Arabic, are strongly preferred.

The salary range for this position is $58,446-$93,514 annually.

Counterpart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.