Senior Program Director (Washington)

Senior Program Director, Analytical Services V

Making Cents International seeks a Senior Program Director for the anticipated USAID/Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Analytical Services V (AS V) Activity. ASV will provide a range of services–including analysis, assessment, research, training, communications, knowledge management, and rapid-response technical resources and support–to the DRG Bureau, USAID Missions, and other USAID operating units to inform and advance DRG approaches and programming.

This position is contingent upon winning a contract award.

Role and Tasks

The Senior Program Director will provide DRG technical and contract management oversight and guidance. The Senior Program Director will be responsible for developing a unified vision and implementation of the contract; overall day-to-day management of Task Orders; and oversight of all staff, subcontractors, and consultants. The successful candidate must have significant DRG and management experience on global, demand-driven programs. The Senior Program Director will report to Making Cents’ Vice President, DRG and MECLA.

The Senior Program Director will be responsible for the following:

Overall technical, strategic, and administrative leadership and expertise on all contract activities, including budgeting, compliance, and reporting

Serving as the primary liaison with USAID’s Contracting Officer’s Representative

Contract administration and coordination across Task Orders

Regular reporting and ongoing activity monitoring consistent with the requirements of USAID/DRG and with internal reporting requirements

Compliance with USAID/DRG, U.S. government, local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for all Task Orders

Rapid recruitment and hiring of staff and short-term technical assistance for start-up of new Task Orders

Supervising the Research Director, Logistics Manager, and all staff and consultants engaged under Task Orders

Work Schedule

This position is a full-time position (40 hours per week) based in the Washington, DC area.

Required Qualifications

PhD with 12 years of relevant experience with DRG research and analysis or MA with 15 years of experience

Experience and technical expertise working in an international development context, focusing on DRG

Experience managing worldwide USAID-funded DRG analytical programs

Minimum of 5 years of experience with USAID compliance and reporting requirements as well as a thorough understanding of the USAID regulatory environment

Strong demonstrated skills in planning, MEL, and adaptation

Prior experience with local capacity strengthening preferred

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Prior project leadership experience in the DRG area preferred

Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred

Making Cents International is a certified B Corporation, founded on the principles of social entrepreneurship. Since 1999, we have supported the well-being of youth and adults globally through high-impact programs that bolster those who serve people living in vulnerable contexts in low- and middle-income countries.

Making Cents International 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr