Program Officer- Middle East and North Africa At Internews Network

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Under the supervision of the MENA Senior Program Officer, the MENA Program Officer performs high level tasks and directly manages at least one Internews project with fiscal oversight of the program. In addition, the Program Officer supports other programs within the Program Unit.

You’re an ideal candidate for this position if you have extraordinary attention to detail and organizational capacity; great written and oral communication skills; a love for keeping things moving and on track; a voracious desire to learn; and the desire to help protect human rights defenders, journalists, and marginalized people around the world. We work hard, laugh easily, and cheer each other on.

LOGISTICS

Internews has US offices in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC which support a hybrid workforce with staff working remotely, fully in-office or partially remote. Ultimately this position may work fully remote; candidates based in or near Washington, DC will have the option to work from the DC office. You must have independent work authorization in your location that does not require sponsorship from Internews.

Wherever possible, we work to try to find solutions for international hiring that work for both the company and the candidate. This means that some of the particulars around the offer for a role will be dependent on several factors, and that the benefits and salary structure that apply to a position will ultimately be based upon the candidate’s location and where the role is hired.

This position has a closing date of April 15, 2022.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Manage all aspects of DRL and USAID funded grant programs including grant program oversight and administration, grant application/proposal review and processing, funders and partners, oversee grant program evaluation and benchmarking, prepare reports and other duties as needed;
• Maintain relationships with local project teams on MENA;
• Assist Senior Program Officer, Business Manager and Business Management Unit, and local program team with project oversight, including financial tracking and progress towards program deliverables;
• Work closely with Subgrants Manager and local project teams to oversee subgrant administration to local partners;
• Support contracts for consultants and businesses on projects as needed;
• Support project teams with travel arrangements for conferences, trainings, and other project activities as needed;
• Provide mentoring and backstopping for local project leads;
• Prepare proposals, reports, and other external documents that highlight our work, including text editing of proposals;
• Review monthly program updates and internal briefs from partners and consultants;
• Lead writer and/or reviewer on all programmatic quarterly reports;
• Identify opportunities for new program development and expansion;
• Assist with the development of strategic partnerships;
• Support with recruitment and hiring for the MENA team;
• Represent Internews at conferences and events, with funders and with policy experts;
• In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Minimum 5 years programmatic experience in relevant non-profit;
• Degree or advanced degree in a related field;
• Extensive grant proposal writing experience, and proven text-editing proficiency;
• Keen understanding and interest in the Middle East and North Africa Region;
• Ability to drive and manage multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously;
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and do any task required to get the job done;
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal;
• Excellent research skills and relevant experience, and proficiency in MS Office;
• Strong teamwork experience and proven track record of collaborative approach to problem solving;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and either Arabic, French or Kurdish, with superb writing skills;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate;
• Highly organized and structured;
• Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening;
• Experience working on sensitive project portfolios is preferred.

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network’s offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our About Working for Internews page.

Internews Network is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.