Program Officer, Timor Leste - International Republican Institute (IRI)

Position Title: Program Officer, Timor-Leste
Reports To: Resident Program Director, Timor-Leste

Job Summary:
Every employee of the International Republican Institute (IRI) is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:

Excellence – We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people.

Freedom – We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive.

Respect – We believe in trust, empathy, and empowering people.

Teamwork – We believe in diversity, inclusion, and the power of global collaboration.

Transparency – We believe in open communication and clear decision-making.

Accountability – We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

 

Position Requirements:
The Dili, Timor-Leste-based Program Officer (PO) is responsible for implementing IRI’s in-country programs. The PO interacts with Washington, DC-based IRI staff, the Resident Program Director (RPD), U.S. and host country government officials, and program grantees.

• Undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of professional experience in democratic governance and politics or related field.
• Ability to effectively direct or participate in complex negotiations with bilateral and/or multilateral government agencies, other donors or relevant audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in Tetum and English, including sufficient experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong experience using social media, particularly Facebook and WhatsApp, to both increase program effectiveness and promote IRI programs within Timor-Leste, regionally and globally.
• Liaise with staff and partners to monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, identify and track outcomes, and produce written reports for donors and Washington, DC-based staff.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and lead the efforts of other professionals to effectively meet program needs.
• Experience identifying and analyzing complex problems and developing creative solutions.
• Effective project management skills. • Ability to travel to new and challenging environments.
  

Local Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Organize and convene program activities with detailed work plans to meet program objectives, including but not limited to meetings, workshops, public events and seminars.
• Closely monitor political and economic developments in Timor-Leste and proactively report on current events to the RPD.
• Maintain accurate records of program results as per relevant monitoring and evaluation guidance.
• Implement program monitoring and evaluation plans with direction from the RPD and the Washington, DC-based program team.
• Prepare written or oral translations when necessary. Oversee written or oral translations conducted by other IRI staff or contractors.
• Keep detailed records of IRI expenditures, based on IRI and funder regulations, and reconcile all program and travel expenses in a timely manner.
• Assist the RPD and Washington, DC-based program team in developing long-term plans for IRI programs.
• Manage IRI’s social media accounts to both increase program effectiveness and promote IRI programs within Timor-Leste, regionally and globally.
• Travel as required for implementation and monitoring of in-country programs.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed primarily indoors with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions when required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee’s Responsibility in an Emergency:

The employee is expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of fellow employees including evacuation of the building.
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This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of an incumbent. An employee will perform other reasonably- related job responsibilities as assigned by management when required.

How to Apply:
Interested individuals should email their CV with Subject: Program Officer (PO) to Dianna James (djames@iri.org) and CC Kyle Green (kgreen@iri.org) and Bryant Martin Fiesta (bmfiesta@iri.org) by July 13, 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.