Program Officer

The International Republican Institute seeks a Program Officer for its Ukraine Program in its DC office.

The PO designs and implements program strategy/long-range plans. Monitors political and economic developments. Forms/maintains relationships between IRI, partners and grantees. Implements election observation missions, conferences, training seminars and other activities. Identifies and develops fundraising goals, grant proposals, budgets, reports and evaluations. Ensures compliance with donor regulations and monitors budget. Represents IRI at public functions.

Requires: Graduate degree in pol. science, intl relations or related field and 3-5 years’related experience, or equivalent comb. Knowledge of politics, economics, history and culture of Ukraine. Strong communications and presentations skills in English; fluency in Ukrainian a plus. Media/communications exp. desirable. Ability to direct/participate in complex negotiations. Ability to work well under pressure, work independently and as a member of a team; identify complex problems and develop creative solutions. Exp. with USG funding regulations/processes preferred; exp. with NGO mgmt desirable. Travel 25-40% of time.

Send resume and cover letter to: IRI, HR Dept/PO UKR, 1225 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005; Fax #: 202/408-9461; E-mail: personnel@iri.org. www.iri.org.

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Tara A. Smith

Associate Director, Public Affairs
National Association of Manufacturers
1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC  20004

Phone: (202) 637-3014 Fax: (202) 637-3182

tsmith@nam.org