Program Development Officer:

Engility Corporation, building on IRG’s legacy in international development, seeks an experienced Program Development Officer for an anticipated USAID-funded project. The goal of the project will be to increase Lebanon’s stability through participatory processes that promote good governance and community cohesion.
Location: Lebanon
Responsibilities:

Assist in the identification of government ministries/agencies and civil society organizations within the area of responsibility where program objectives can be met; develop and maintain friendly, open, and professional relationships with local counterparts, beneficiaries, contractors, suppliers, other international organizations as well as local and national authorities
Draft concept notes, activity proposals and other related documents to be submitted for approval by management and ensure necessary feasibility studies, market analysis, and socio-economic assessments meet guidelines for resource support; ensure that IRG procurement procedures and guidelines are satisfied when procuring materials for grants; monitor proper implementation of approved grants
Ensure the use of environmental screening and reporting form procedures for all activities supported by the Project
Maintain accurate and timely program and activity documentation in electronic, hard copy, and back-up copies; draft, maintain and update reports, meeting data sheets and meeting notes
Maintain the accuracy and completeness of activity data entered in the USAID/Activity Database
Actively contribute to information sharing within the Project
Perform any other duties as may be assigned

MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS

Good command of English, Arabic, and/or French both written and verbal
Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, analytical, and writing skills;
Experience in project development and implementation, program reporting, and community organization.
University degree, preferably in a social science;
Three years of governance experience including institution and capacity building and experience building initiatives and coalitions between citizens and local government representatives; ability to assist with development of program initiatives that are specific to a particular area of implementation as well as overall goals and objectives of gthe project;
Stamina, determination, commitment, and adaptability in the workplace;
Strong and proven proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.
Willingness work early mornings, late nights, and some weekends.

 
This is a contingent position based on funding from the customer.