Program Officer, Gender and Post-Conflict Portfolio, Promundo, Washington, DC

Program Officer

Posted on: December 17, 2014
Application deadline: January 10, 2015
Posted by: Promundo

Promundo-US, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to gender equality and violence prevention, seeks a full-time Program Officer. 

DUTIES

• Providing technical assistance to Promundo-US international projects (both programs and research)
• Managing Promundo-US work in North and South Kivu (DRC) that addresses the trauma associated with conflict and promotes equitable, nonviolent paths to healing for individuals, families and communities
• Carrying out program evaluation and formative research with partners in various settings in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Balkans, and Asia
• Monitoring project implementation to ensure that activities proceed along the agreed timetable, and results are being documented
• Developing, managing and monitoring budgets and expenses related to the project to ensure that activities remain within budget
• Developing proposals and reports for funders
• Organizing and implementing training workshops in the use of Promundo's methodologies and approaches
• Presenting Promundo's work at seminars and events globally.

ABOUT PROMUNDO

Founded in Brazil in 1997, Promundo works internationally to engage men and boys in advancing gender equality and preventing violence. Promundo's independently registered NGOs in the US, Brazil and Portugal collaborate to conduct high-quality formative, population-based research; develop and conduct impact evaluations, scale-up gender transformative interventions; and carry out national and international advocacy to achieve gender equality and prevent violence. Promundo also serves as global co-Chair and Latin American coordinator of the MenEngage Alliance, a global network of NGOs and UN agencies working to engage men and boys in gender equality.

Promundo-US, a separate legal entity, coordinates technical assistance outside of Brazil, carries out advocacy globally and supports Promundo activities and fundraising in Brazil, and coordinates the global MenCare Campaign. For more information, see www.promundo.org.br/en.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• A minimum of three years experience and a track record of success in program development, and technical assistance/program delivery in the field of gender equality
• A minimum of three years experience and a track record of success in project and budget management
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills
• International experience
• Ability to handle pressure and stress, ability to improvise, adapt and flexibility
• Excellent people skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Sense of humor.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in a second language - French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish - and a PhD or experience in coordinating research projects are highly desirable
• Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills
• Experience in working in conflict areas.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a 1) resume, 2) cover letter, 3) writing sample, and 4) two professional references no later than January 10, 2015 to: contactdc@promundo.org.br. Please indicate if you are a US citizen and, if not, your current employment status in the US. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Program Officer, TechWomen, Institute of International Education, San Francisco, CA

Program Officer, TechWomen

Posted on: October 3, 30214
Posted by: Institute of International Education

TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.

The Program Officer will support the TechWomen team in managing projects and leading communications efforts. This individual will lead and manage our communications strategy, with special focus on relaying the program's impact to stakeholders and a broader audience. The Program Officer will also manage and support M&E, draft State Department reports, and be the main point of contact for TechWomen participants. In this role, the Program Officer will also lead the effort in creating pre-departure materials to help the participants understand the objectives of the program and acclimate to the Bay Area. Work is carried out independently under general supervision.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Communications & Administration

•Work with the team to develop communications plan. Plan includes the creation and production of materials, presentations, social media planning, media relations and presentation development.

•Post to social media channels, write and edit blog posts and assist with website updates, as needed.

•Oversee Program Associate's social media plan implementation by reviewing posts and tweets and ensuring adherence to timeline and content.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

•Track and analyze program progress against key indicators and advise on areas of opportunity.

•Develop easy to use monitoring and data collection tools as necessary.

•Prepare impact reports and presentations for sponsors and general program updates.

•Draft and submit sponsor reports.

Participant and Program Management

•Lead and communicate with Selection Committee members, organize committees, review and prepare materials and applications, facilitate committees and prepare lists for US Embassies in 21 countries.

•Support TechWomen participants in preparation for their time in the US and as needed post-program. This includes email communications, webinars, pre-departure and orientation materials and preparations.

•Conduct outreach in 21 countries to recruit new program applicants. This includes social media outreach planning, email communications, identifying and communicating with outreach partners in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East. Create region and country specific outreach materials and manage translation projects, as needed.

•Responsible for complying with applicable contract and sponsor requirements and following all IIE policies and procedures.

•Perform other related duties and functions as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

•Undergraduate degree in related field, and at least 2 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

•Program management experience including budgeting, maintaining client relationships, and delegating tasks and responsibilities in a complex, deadline-oriented environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILTIES

•Experience working on projects involving complex details requiring well-developed organizational, time-management and administrative skills.

•Proven experience with web-based and social media platforms.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

•Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, policy and procedure manuals and write complex reports and correspondence.

•Ability to interact with all levels of staff and external contacts; sensitive to cultural differences when working with people from other cultures; and ability to exercise discretion on confidential matters and to demonstrate sound judgment in consulting with and keeping others informed.

•Ability to easily adapt to changing organizational needs and a fast-paced work environment; work independently without close supervision and as part of a team.

•High level of job-focused multi-tasking skills and ability to perform under pressure of deadlines.

•Ability to compare and evaluate possible courses of action and recommend or decide appropriate course of action.

•Proficiency in related language other than English preferred.
•Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

•Willingness and availability to travel within the United States and internationally

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at https://iie.hua.hrsmart.com/hrsmart/ats/Posting/view/1174

Program Officer - Learning, Evaluation & Impact, Global Fund for Women, San Francisco, CA

Program Officer - Learning, Evaluation & Impact

Posted on: September 26, 2013
Posted by: Global Fund for Women

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

The Global Fund for Women is an international grant making foundation that supports groups working to advance the human rights of women and girls. We work in partnership with groups addressing issues that include but are not limited to: Building Peace & Ending Gender-Based Violence; Advancing Health and Sexual & Reproductive Rights; Expanding Civic & Political Participation; Ensuring Economic & Environmental Justice; Increasing Access to Education; and Fostering Social Change Philanthropy. Since 1988, the Global Fund has granted over $100 million to more than 4,400 women's groups in 174 countries.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Officer, Learning, Evaluation, & Impact works closely with the Director of Learning, Evaluation, & Impact to advance the Global Fund for Women's (GFW) understanding of its impact, to promote ongoing learning and response, and to support efforts to communicate results externally. This position supports the development and implementation of an organization-wide learning, evaluation, and impact framework for the Global Fund including designing data collection plans and tools, analyzing and producing findings, assisting grantee partners to strengthen their evaluation capacity and sharing findings with Global Fund staff, grantees, advisors and other key audiences. The Program Officer, Learning, Evaluation, & Impact also assists in designing and implementing evaluations of specific portfolios of grantees and participates in cross-team projects to provide research and evaluation support.

LOCATION

This position will be located in either San Francisco or New York City. Candidates must be eligible to work legally in the US and willing to relocate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Development and implementation of an organization-wide LEI framework

• Assist in developing and implementing an LEI framework for the Global Fund for Women that includes detailed theories of change for the key program focus areas, priority learning and evaluation questions, indicators for progress and outcomes and data collection plans and tools
• Work with Program, Grants Operation, and Information Management teams to refine application and reporting forms and processes
• Compile and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from various sources
• Prepare reports for internal and external audiences, including using data visualization to illustrate findings
• Provide support to grantees in their efforts to evaluate their work

Evaluations of specific portfolios

• Assist in the design and implementation of evaluation plans for specific portfolios of grantees. This including portfolios focusing on women's economic and political empowerment, sexual and reproductive health and rights, ending gender based violence and women's and girls' leadership development, among others.
• Coordinate with Program and Grants Operations staff to conduct non-standard data collection from grantees, including mid-term reporting, surveys, site visits, etc.
• Compile and analyze data, and prepare reports for specific portfolios and other major grants, on request
• Participate in grantee partner and advisor convenings as required

Research & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Support research and writing of progress and impact reports
• Coordinate with, and provide, in-house research and data analysis support to external evaluation consultants
• Organize learning meetings to share findings with GFW staff, grantees, advisors, and other key audiences
• Provide evaluation support to Program staff, as well as other teams, as appropriate
• Assist in preparation of briefing papers, presentation in conferences, workshops and/or webinars on evaluation and learning related topics

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required

• Demonstrated knowledge of evaluation/research design and methodology
• Experience in designing evaluation plans and systems with not-for-profit organizations and foundations, including developing theories of change or logic models
• Proven skills in developing quantitative and qualitative research tools for data collection
• Proven skills in data collection, including administering surveys, conducting and documenting interviews and focus groups
• Proven skills in analyzing quantitative (via SPSS) and qualitative data, and writing evaluation reports and final products
• Excellent skills in using data visualization to present research findings
• Knowledge of, and experience with, databases
• Experience in facilitating use of data to inform decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Gender awareness and sensibility
• Ability to use technology effectively
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to establish strong, collaborative interpersonal relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Excellent mediation and conflict resolution skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of not-for-profit operations and capacity building
• Knowledge of development issues with emphasis on rights, partnership, participation, and sustainability
• Knowledge of social justice movements
• Spanish, Arabic and/or French language skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree, in a discipline that includes an emphasis on research analysis and methodology
• Minimum of three years' experience in evaluation or applied research capacity
• Experience working with, or within, a feminist organization or knowledge of key values and approaches guiding the work of a feminist organization

START DATE AND COMPENSATION

The projected start date for this position will be October/November. This position can be located in San Francisco or New York. Candidates must be eligible to work legally in the US and willing to relocate. The Program Officer, Learning, Evaluation, & Impact is a full time, exempt position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium health benefits, an excellent paid leave package, a generous retirement plan, a professional development stipend, and other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled. To submit your application materials, please visit our website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities. All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:

• Cover letter, with the applicant's current contact information
• Resume, including references with contact information

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not process incomplete applications.
The Global Fund for Women is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates, from a variety of backgrounds, who are committed to the mission and vision of the Global Fund.

Program Officer, Asia Pacific, Global Fund for Women, San Francisco, CA

Program Officer, Asia Pacific

Posted on: May 31, 2013
Posted by: Global Fund for Women

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Program team, the Program Officer for Asia Pacific (AP) provides direct substantive support to the Program Director (PD) to implement a strategic, innovative, and high-impact grantmaking program that addresses complex challenges in international women's rights. The Program Officer for Asia Pacific region reports to, and is guided by, the PD in implementing programmatic and grantmaking plans for the region and in helping to manage relationships with collaborators and women's human rights organizations that request support from the Global Fund for Women (GFW). In addition, the Program Officer provides support on cross-team collaborations and initiatives in relation to issues and opportunities in the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer supports strategic delivery and operational implementation of the Global Fund for Women's program in the Asia Pacific region.

Regional Strategic Analysis and Grantmaking

• Review proposals from groups to assess alignment of prospective grants with grantmaking strategies and priorities;
• Support the compilation of grant dockets, including: preparing the analysis of prospective groups and researching specific topics related to regional grantmaking strategies;
• Communicate with GFW Advisors to gather information and endorsements on potential grant recipients in consultation with PD
• Contribute to developing grantmaking policies and programmatic collaborations; and to analyzing regional issues, trends, and strategies on women's human rights and philanthropy
• Contribute to developing annual plans, budgets, and implementing initiatives
• Keep abreast of developments in the Asia Pacific region through researching relevant materials and attending professional convenings as appropriate, to build expertise on knowledge of the region and of international women's rights, and help develop the programmatic priorities for the region
• Support the PD and Development Team in providing data and content for grant proposals and reports
• Participate when required in outreach activities, and thematic grantee convenings

Learning, Evaluation and Impact (LEI)

• Support implementation of GFW's learning, evaluation and impact activities, with a focus on data gathering and improving documentation systems for the Asia Pacific region
• Support the LEI team in drafting documentation and summaries on the impact of GFW's grantmaking, partnerships, and initiatives

Capacity Building

• Support implementation of capacity-building activities with respect to needs identified by grantees and Advisors in the Asia
• Assist the PD in organizing regional meetings of grantee partners and Advisors
• Help identify opportunities for training for grantees and Advisors as well as speaking opportunities at key forums

Outreach and Communications

• Articulate regional trends and grant-making priorities to external audiences, including media, donors and other entities as needed
• Respond to outreach, communications, and development requests from other GFW teams as well as from grantee partners and Advisors
• Coordinate linking opportunities between grantees and donors as needed
• Meet with key collaborators and organizations seeking information about the GFW's program in the Asia Pacific region
• Assist the Communications team in preparing publicity materials
• Join and participate in membership organizations relevant to the Asia Pacific region portfolio
• Represent the organization/regional team in conferences and other forums as able
• Contribute content to GFW's social media outlets

Internal Operations

• Contribute to Program Team and organizational meetings, initiatives, and projects
• Adhere to GFW policies and procedures
• Undertake projects as assigned by the PD or VP of Programs

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships
Daily working relationship with the Program Director, Grants Operations staff, and fellow Program team members, including interns and volunteers. Interactions with Development and Communication staff.

External Relationships
Constant interaction with grantee partners, regional women's movements and networks, and Advisors. Communication as needed with institutional and individual major donors, peer organizations and foundations, international agencies and organizations, media, networks and interested outside parties.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required

• Strong knowledge of women's rights issues in the Asia Pacific region
• Strong knowledge of the economic, political, social and cultural trends in the Asia Pacific region via previous work, study, or living experience
• Demonstrated sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a politically and culturally diverse environment.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to problem solve, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Fluency in oral and written English and at least one language of the region is required, including a high level of analytical writing
• Demonstrated interest in a career within the field of women's human rights, women's and social justice philanthropy, and commitment to the mission and vision of Global fund for Women
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to perform thorough analysis and research
• Proven ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment, exhibiting flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop solid working relationships and interact with staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and issues
• Advanced skills in a Macintosh and/or PC environment, and in using MS Office and database programs
• Willingness to travel in the Asia Pacific regionfunding and timing permitted

Preferred

• Prior experience in grantmaking; organizational learning and monitoring; and project management
• Experience with monitoring budgets and costing projects

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three years substantive professional, academic, and/or activist experience in international women's rights issues. A Master's degree in social sciences or a related discipline is preferred, together with overseas living/working experience in Asia Pacific region.

START DATE AND COMPENSATION

The projected start date for this position will be July. This position is located in San Francisco. Candidates must be eligible to work legally in the US and willing to relocate. The Program Officer, Asia Pacific is a part-time, exempt position for 20 hours a week. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium health benefits, an excellent paid leave package, a generous retirement plan, a professional development stipend, and other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled. To submit your application materials, please visit our website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities. All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:

• Cover letter, with the applicant's current contact information
• Resume, including references with contact information

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not process incomplete applications.

The Global Fund for Women is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates, from a variety of backgrounds, who are committed to the mission and vision of the Global Fund.

Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa, Global Fund for Women, San Francisco, CA

Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa

Posted on: May 31, 2013
Posted by: Global Fund for Women

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Program team, the Program Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) provides direct substantive support to the Program Director (PD) to implement a strategic, innovative, and high-impact grantmaking program that addresses complex challenges in international women's rights. The Program Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa region reports to, and is guided by, the PD in implementing programmatic and grantmaking plans for the region and in helping to manage relationships with collaborators and women's human rights organizations that request support from the Global Fund for Women (GFW). In addition, the Program Officer provides support on cross-team collaborations and initiatives in relation to issues and opportunities in the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer supports strategic delivery and operational implementation of the Global Fund for Women's program in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

Regional Strategic Analysis and Grantmaking

• Review proposals from groups to assess alignment of prospective grants with grantmaking strategies and priorities;
• Support the compilation of grant dockets, including: preparing the analysis of prospective groups and researching specific topics related to regional grantmaking strategies;
• Communicate with GFW Advisors to gather information and endorsements on potential grant recipients in consultation with PD
• Contribute to developing grantmaking policies and programmatic collaborations; and to analyzing regional issues, trends, and strategies on women's human rights and philanthropy
• Contribute to developing annual plans, budgets, and implementing initiatives
• Keep abreast of developments in the SSA region through researching relevant materials and attending professional convenings as appropriate, to build expertise on knowledge of the region and of international women's rights, and help develop the programmatic priorities for the region
• Support the PD and Development Team in providing data and content for grant proposals and reports
• Participate when required in outreach activities, and thematic grantee convenings

Learning, Evaluation and Impact (LEI)

• Support implementation of GFW's learning, evaluation and impact activities, with a focus on data gathering and improving documentation systems for the Sub-Saharan Africa region
• Support the LEI team in drafting documentation and summaries on the impact of GFW's grantmaking, partnerships, and initiatives

Capacity Building

• Support implementation of capacity-building activities with respect to needs identified by grantees and Advisors in the Asia
• Assist the PD in organizing regional meetings of grantee partners and Advisors
• Help identify opportunities for training for grantees and Advisors as well as speaking opportunities at key forums

Outreach and Communications

• Articulate regional trends and grant-making priorities to external audiences, including media, donors and other entities as needed
• Respond to outreach, communications, and development requests from other GFW teams as well as from grantee partners and Advisors
• Coordinate linking opportunities between grantees and donors as needed
• Meet with key collaborators and organizations seeking information about the GFW's program in the Sub-Saharan Africa region
• Assist the Communications team in preparing publicity materials
• Join and participate in membership organizations relevant to the Sub-Saharan Africa region portfolio
• Represent the organization/regional team in conferences and other forums as able
• Contribute content to GFW's social media outlets

Internal Operations

• Contribute to Program Team and organizational meetings, initiatives, and projects
• Adhere to GFW policies and procedures
• Undertake projects as assigned by the PD or VP of Programs

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships
Daily working relationship with the Program Director, Grants Operations staff, and fellow Program team members, including interns and volunteers. Interactions with Development and Communication staff.

External Relationships
Constant interaction with grantee partners, regional women's movements and networks, and Advisors. Communication as needed with institutional and individual major donors, peer organizations and foundations, international agencies and organizations, media, networks and interested outside parties.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required

• Strong knowledge of women's rights issues in the Sub-Saharan Africa region
• Strong knowledge of the economic, political, social and cultural trends in the Sub-Saharan Africa region via previous work, study, or living experience
• Demonstrated sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a politically and culturally diverse environment.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to problem solve, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Fluency in oral and written French and English is required, including a high level of analytical writing
• Demonstrated interest in a career within the field of women's human rights, women's and social justice philanthropy, and commitment to the mission and vision of Global fund for Women
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to perform thorough analysis and research
• Proven ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment, exhibiting flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop solid working relationships and interact with staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and issues
• Advanced skills in a Macintosh and/or PC environment, and in using MS Office and database programs
• Willingness to travel in the Sub-Saharan Africa regionfunding and timing permitted

Preferred

• Prior experience in grantmaking; organizational learning and monitoring; and project management
• Experience with monitoring budgets and costing projects

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three years substantive professional, academic, and/or activist experience in international women's rights issues. A Master's degree in social sciences or a related discipline is preferred, together with overseas living/working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa region.

START DATE AND COMPENSATION

The projected start date for this position will be July. This position is located in San Francisco. Candidates must be eligible to work legally in the US and willing to relocate. The Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa is a part time, exempt position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium health benefits, an excellent paid leave package, a generous retirement plan, a professional development stipend, and other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled. To submit your application materials, please visit our website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities. All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:

• Cover letter, with the applicant's current contact information
• Resume, including references with contact information

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not process incomplete applications.

The Global Fund for Women is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates, from a variety of backgrounds, who are committed to the mission and vision of the Global Fund.