SENIOR MANAGER, INNOVATIVE TRAINING

Company: EURASIA FOUNDATION
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

The Senior Manager (SM) is a member of EF's Innovative Training Solutions team and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of assigned programs. The SM will direct the overall goals of the programs, devise strategies for program implementation, and work to ensure the program team remains focused on producing quality outcomes. The SM will also support the Senior Director and share responsibility for the overall development of the programs, with accountability and decision-making on program planning, monitoring and evaluation, finance, and hiring processes. She will be responsible for the digital security of the programs' participants and will work closely with the knowledge management officer to make sure that the program activities meet the required measures for digital safety.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Essential Functions

• Provide direction and strategic oversight to a portfolio of projects to ensure the integrity and quality of their delivery with direct support from the Senior Director;
• Provide leadership, vision, and strategy on programs which involve multiple cross-cutting issues, requiring considerable resources and needing high levels of integration and collaboration;
• Respond to ITS team inquiries requiring specific programmatic/management expertise as well as country-specific knowledge. Monitor social, economic, and political events in the relevant international landscape to stay current and be able to adapt programs accordingly when needed;
• Ensure appropriate implementation of organizational policies and provide guidance on the application of policies and requirements;
• Oversee a portfolio of programs, as well as financial planning and budgeting processes;
• Lead the preparation of various programmatic reports and documents and supervise responses to donor reporting requirements, including quarterly and final reports and other deliverables as specified in the cooperative agreements;
• Serve as a mentor and coach for ITS program leads on their issues with team management and provide support when needed;
• Oversee tracking and monitoring of programs' budget and compliance-related data;
• Liaise with donor agencies, partners, and consultants as needed;
• Lead the hiring process of new staff and consultants for programs and manage the senior program's team;
• Explore and support program development opportunities and contribute to programs' outreach;
• Support Senior Director in the development of proposals for annual funding requests and competitive funding cycles;
• Deliver high-level presentations to project stakeholders as needed, including programs' donors, and EF's management;
• Represent the programs and EF at both internal and external events and collaborate with the Senior Director on strategic planning and business development;
• Contribute to proposal writing processes.Education
  • Master's degree in a relevant field such as development, social or political science, international affairs, or management required.Qualifications/Experience
    • Minimum seven years of project management experience, managing international development programs;
    • Previous civil society program experience is required;
    • Deep familiarity and understanding of USG policies and procedures;
    • Strong strategic planning, organizational, written and oral communication skills are required;
    • Strong negotiation skills and creative problem solving skills to achieve programmatic goals in changing environments;
    • Fluency in Farsi / Dari and English required;
    • Initiative and resourcefulness in performing varied and multiple tasks under pressure;
    • Demonstrated exceptional judgement and dynamic hands-on management;
    • Ability to motivate, mentor, influence and collaborate with others;
    • Desired qualifications: Familiarity with social media tools and content management systems such as WordPress, Drupal, and Moodle.To apply, you must submit a cover letter and resume to this job solicitation.Eurasia Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and in our services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources via our Contact Us form or by telephone at +1 (202) 234-7370.
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