Project Management Specialist (HA-Programming)

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in in public health, agriculture, international relations, project management or social sciences, is required.
  

Experience:

Project Mngmt - Contract, Cooperative Agreement, Grant, and Activity Administration

• Oversee the implementation of assistance projects, ensuring activities align with broader strategic goals.
  
• Serve as the technical liaison between USG officials and implementing partners in designated oversight roles (COR, GOR, AOR, AM).
  
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to DoS assistance programs in alignment with designated responsibilities. Monitor compliance with award terms, conditions, and applicable policies and regulations.
  
• Establish and maintain routine communication with alternate oversight representatives, as applicable, and provide updates on performance and activities to support the project continuity.
  

Program Management - Technical and Advisory Support, Program Development, and Project Design

• Provide Technical Expertise in the Food and nonfood assistance to support program and project objectives, contributing to broader Mission and/or DoS strategic goals.
  
• Engage in Planning and Strategy Development, to include the preparation and compiling of performance and reporting documents such as Country and Regional Strategies, Operational Plans, Performance Reports, and supporting activities, as applicable.
  
• Contribute to the Project Design process and support activities to operationalize the Mission’s development strategies.
  

Monitoring and Evaluation - Performance Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting (15%)

• Develop performance monitoring plans, oversee their implementation, conduct evaluations and generate reports in support of designated programs/projects, as well as the broader office portfolio.
  
• Monitor implementing partners’ performance and verifies that it conforms to the technical requirements and quality standards outlined in the award mechanism. Conduct site visits to gather data and verify progress toward project objectives.
  
• Obtain project data, analyze performance data, and provide input into repositories to support the advancement of broader Mission objectives.
  

Stakeholder Engagement - USG Inter-Agency, Host Government, Donors, Partners, Multilateral Group Engagement (15%)

• Represent the DoS in key stakeholder engagements, managing information flows and providing input to inform decision-making and advance objectives. This includes written and verbal communication, and presentations to cross-cultural audiences that convey DoS standards, policies, and priorities.
  
• Build partnerships, facilitate communities of practice, and serve on working groups, committees, technical review panels, and other administrative or governing bodies that are stakeholders in the subject technical area of the position. Offer technical input and represent DoS in efforts to align actions among stakeholders during project implementation.
  
• Work Product: Development and maintenance of stakeholder networks to support the identification and implementation of DoS Assistance Programs.
  

Financial Mngmt - Budget Tracking, Financial Oversight, and Administrative Controls (10%)

• Responsible for managing project and program budgets, ensuring funding pipelines, and overseeing the financial aspects of awards.
  
• Prepare and monitor the financial status of awards on an ongoing basis, including tracking quarterly accruals, incremental funding, and budget execution, to ensure compliance with Agency financial regulations.