Job Details:
Organisation: CARE - USA
Deadline Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Job type: Permanent
Location:
United States
CARE is seeking a talented Program Officer for the Gender and Empowerment (GE) Unit who is responsible for programmatic, operational, financial and administrative support to the GE Unit. She/he will provide support for key operational and administrative areas of the unit, including: project tracking, communications and knowledge sharing, coordination of meetings and contribution to project reports, grant oversight, and planning. This position will also assist the team with general administration functions including procurement, human resource processes and coordination of major meetings. The Program Officer will actively support communications and knowledge management functions in the unit, particularly those related to project grants including internal websites. She/he will work directly with all the Gender and Empowerment Unit team members, and will collaborate with other units, departments and staff, including those in Programs Partnerships Learning and Advocacy (PPLA), Headquarters (HQ), Regional Management Units (RMUs) and Country Offices (COs). She/he will also be responsible for providing backstopping support to other programming initiatives in line with the GE priority areas and projects as necessary. This person will have overall knowledge and understanding of Gender and Empowerment programming and priorities, and will be able to represent the GE unit and its activities to other CARE departments and external agencies and individuals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Communications and Knowledge management
Logistical and operational support and coordination
GE unit membership
Pamodzi/Financial and Grants management
Primary Skills:
Bachelor's degree in International Development, Gender studies or a related area
2-4 years experience within a development or humanitarian organization
Ability to work in an adaptable and collaborative mannger across different work functions and dynamic, international and intercultural teams within a complex organizational structure
Skills in cross-cultural communication with people with different levels of english proficiency
Excellent interpersonal/team-building skills
Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken english
Ability to communicate knowledge, ideas and issue in an appropriate manner to diverse audiences
Excellent planning, organizing and problem solving skills
Familiarity with developing and monitoring program budgets and tracking systems
Experience working with foundation funded projects and other donor agencies
Excellent skills in preparing documents for publication
Strong analytical skills
Project management skills, including planning and budgeting
Workshop coordination and facilitation skills
Attention to detail and follow-through on tasks
Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience with Adaptive Planning and/or Peoplesoft, a plus
To apply for this position, please visit our website here:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=2443
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences; particularly women, to apply.
The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.
PROGRAM OFFICER GENDER EMPOWERMENT
Job posted by: CARE - USA - Mon, 15 Sep 2014Job Details:
Organisation: CARE - USA
Deadline Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Job type: Permanent
Location: United States
CARE is seeking a talented Program Officer for the Gender and Empowerment (GE) Unit who is responsible for programmatic, operational, financial and administrative support to the GE Unit. She/he will provide support for key operational and administrative areas of the unit, including: project tracking, communications and knowledge sharing, coordination of meetings and contribution to project reports, grant oversight, and planning. This position will also assist the team with general administration functions including procurement, human resource processes and coordination of major meetings. The Program Officer will actively support communications and knowledge management functions in the unit, particularly those related to project grants including internal websites. She/he will work directly with all the Gender and Empowerment Unit team members, and will collaborate with other units, departments and staff, including those in Programs Partnerships Learning and Advocacy (PPLA), Headquarters (HQ), Regional Management Units (RMUs) and Country Offices (COs). She/he will also be responsible for providing backstopping support to other programming initiatives in line with the GE priority areas and projects as necessary. This person will have overall knowledge and understanding of Gender and Empowerment programming and priorities, and will be able to represent the GE unit and its activities to other CARE departments and external agencies and individuals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Communications and Knowledge management
Logistical and operational support and coordination
GE unit membership
Pamodzi/Financial and Grants management
Primary Skills:
Bachelor's degree in International Development, Gender studies or a related area
2-4 years experience within a development or humanitarian organization
Ability to work in an adaptable and collaborative mannger across different work functions and dynamic, international and intercultural teams within a complex organizational structure
Skills in cross-cultural communication with people with different levels of english proficiency
Excellent interpersonal/team-building skills
Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken english
Ability to communicate knowledge, ideas and issue in an appropriate manner to diverse audiences
Excellent planning, organizing and problem solving skills
Familiarity with developing and monitoring program budgets and tracking systems
Experience working with foundation funded projects and other donor agencies
Excellent skills in preparing documents for publication
Strong analytical skills
Project management skills, including planning and budgeting
Workshop coordination and facilitation skills
Attention to detail and follow-through on tasks
Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience with Adaptive Planning and/or Peoplesoft, a plus
To apply for this position, please visit our website here:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=2443
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences; particularly women, to apply.
The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.