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Program Manager - International Development
Washington, DC
Job Description
Would you like to be part of a team that makes a difference in communities around the world? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your contribution matters? ICMA is the premier local government leadership and management organization with over 10,000 members worldwide. Our mission is to create excellence in local governance by developing and fostering professional local and International governments. If you are interested and committed to making a difference, we invite you to consider becoming an ICMA team member.
We are looking for an energetic and organized Spanish speaking Program Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for new business development, proposal preparation duties and to support ICMA’s Latin American Division of the Global Program Management Team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations/Affairs, Business, Economics, environmental sciences, urban planning, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of five years of experience, in international development, preferably with USAID programs, project management experience with funded projects and knowledge of federal rules and regulations. (Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of experience.) Excellent communication in both English and Spanish.
Day to Day activities will include:
ICMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
We are looking for an energetic and organized Spanish speaking Program Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for new business development, proposal preparation duties and to support ICMA’s Latin American Division of the Global Program Management Team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations/Affairs, Business, Economics, environmental sciences, urban planning, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of five years of experience, in international development, preferably with USAID programs, project management experience with funded projects and knowledge of federal rules and regulations. (Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of experience.) Excellent communication in both English and Spanish.
Day to Day activities will include:
- Serves as Home Office primary point of contact, internally and externally, for the project financial, administrative, operational, and logistical functions.
- Responsible for the development and monitoring of financial management systems; and identifying and resolving (or notifying the supervisor) of financial impediments to the timely and successful implementation of projects.
- Performs budget maintenance, analysis and projections for internal and external reporting.
- Ensures program performance results and effectively communicating to client and ICMA senior leadership.
- Reviews deliverables and products to ensure quality and timely submission.
- Provides direction, trains, and guides Assistant Program Manager(s) within assigned portfolio.
- Works closely with the program team to develop and review various project materials, such as training manuals and curricula, technical reports and other client deliverables, case studies, and articles. Manages relationships between ICMA’s members and technical experts partnered with their peers.
- Participates in proposal efforts. This may include proposal technical writing, research, recruiting, collecting cost information, developing the cost proposal, editing/formatting resumes, drafting required proposal sections such as past performance, synthesizing inputs into a comprehensive and winning approach, and contributing inputs.
- May represent ICMA at workshops and conferences.
ICMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Summary
Start Date
5/9/2016q
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 7 years
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