Counterpart seeks a Program Manager (PM) for the Governance Team under the Program Management Unit (PMU). The Governance Team is responsible for the everyday oversight and management of program implementation, as well as driving the technical direction of new business opportunities under the Governance portfolio. The PM will collaborate with the Program Support Unit (PSU) to support local program teams to respond to client and donor needs and deliver high quality technical programming. The PM is responsible for the oversight of all donor deliverables, including technical program reports and analyses. It is anticipated that the PM will support governance programs in across the Governance Practice Area.

The PM reports to the Associate Director of Governance and will work in close collaboration with the New Business Development and Program Support Unit on program management collaboration.

• Oversee and support program and technical implementation of assigned programs, including but not limited to the following duties:
  • Participation and leadership in management and technical program meetings to support Chief of Party and field teams in the design and implementation of governance programs.
  • Leading the reviews of all program deliverables, including Work Plans, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plans, Quarterly Reports, and other technical analyses.
  • Convene weekly meetings with field teams to oversee implementation challenges and provide support.
  • International travel, as needed, to provide technical and management support to field teams, and/or participate in donor related events or program activities.
  • Capture and share learning from technical program activities with the wider Governance team and company.
• Collaborate with Program Support Unit on the following duties:
  • Budget oversight and financial management of program implementation.
  • Technical review of grants and other relevant procurement services needed for program implementation.
  • Overseeing proper file management on programs knowledge management sites.
• Collaborate with the New Business Development (NBD) team on the following duties:
  • Periodic review of the pipeline for anti-corruption and other relevant programming.
  • Vetting opportunities, participating in calls with potential partners or Subpartners for identified opportunities.
  • Writing pieces for proposals as requested, working on qualifications or past performance statements.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team at headquarters and in the assigned programs to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the programs’ monitoring, evaluation and learning plans.
• Work quickly and efficiently across several competing priorities with minimal oversight.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization with PSU, NBD, MEL units, Field staff, and other relevant units.
• Represent Counterpart with donors and other stakeholders through participation in events, conferences, and technical working groups.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Development, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years project management or project/program coordination experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill.
• Experience with grants/contracts including deep familiarity with USAID programming.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadline.
• Experience working with multicultural settings and team members.
• Experience in report writing/technical deliverable review for USAID programs.
• Alignment with Counterpart’s core values.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in a second language preferred.
• Required to come into the DC office two days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in international studies, development, international relations.
• Experience with implementing USAID contracts.
• Background in anti-corruption, transparency, civil society strengthening programming.

The salary range for this position is $73,673 to $117,876 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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