Chemonics International seeks applications from qualified candidates for the position of Regional Program Manager (RPM) for the Iraq Regional Program (IRP) based in Mosul, Iraq. IRP is a USAID project that aims to promote an inclusive and stable Iraq; assist persecuted, conflict-affected populations; and support stabilization and recovery efforts. The RPM will oversee all staff in their assigned satellite office, including operations staff, a MEL assistant, and one or more grants management unit (GMU). The RPM must have the programmatic and operational skills necessary to run a field office in a challenging and complex environment. This includes a nuanced understanding of the local and regional context, the talent to develop activities responsive to this context and program objectives, the interpersonal skills to manage a diverse local team, and the operational knowledge to overcome implementation challenges.
Responsibilities include:
-
Serve as the senior leader of the grants management unit (GMU) in the satellite office and lead the design, development, and implementation of grants in compliance with USAID policies
-
Under the direction of the COP and DCOP-Programs, ensure proper negotiation of the final terms and conditions for grants, and review and analyze budget estimates for allocability, reasonableness, and consistency
-
Ensure effective liaison between project staff and grant recipients; provide project grant recipients with technical advice and assistance as needed in areas such as financial management, procurement requirements, and implementation planning
-
Work closely with M&E staff and others to ensure that monitoring and evaluation is conducted as required and that outputs and impact are captured and recorded in the project’s web-based activity database in an accurate and timely fashion
-
Actively participate in problem solving and troubleshooting throughout the grants cycle to ensure implementation remains within the spirit of the original design concept
-
Represent IRP as senior leadership for the assigned satellite office in Iraq
-
Write content for weekly highlights, periodic snapshots, and ad hoc reports
Qualifications:
-
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
-
Demonstrated experience in grants, compliance, and procurement management focused on ensuring that activities are being implemented on-time, in accordance with the specifications of the approved activity, and in compliance with USAID policies
-
A minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising complex, high-speed and challenging field operations in developing countries
-
Prior experience conducting multiple grants or procurement short term assignments and/or long-term field position in a similar capacity strongly preferred
-
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to prioritize multiple work assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines, and to exercise good, strong professional judgment
-
Prior experience on OTI programs, including familiarity with the OTI activity cycle
-
Relevant field experience with local partners in conflict-affected environments and with remotely managed projects preferred
-
Strong communications skills, with prior experience providing grants or procurement training to staff and local partners preferred
-
Fluency in written and oral Arabic and English is required; Written and oral fluency in Kurdish, and other local languages is a plus, but not required.