- Oversees the implementation of all program activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives and adherence to workplans and monitoring and evaluation plans.
- Monitors and approves field office budgets and expenses to ensure that expenditures remain within budget allocations and financial regulations.
- Supervises local field staff, including participating in the hiring, professional development and evaluation for these staff. Sets specific goals and provides ongoing performance feedback.
- Develops credibility and maintains productive working relationships with relevant stakeholders including and foreign diplomats, donor agencies, host-country government representatives, program partners and HQ staff.
- Leads local business development efforts, including identifying and seeking new or additional sources of funding. Participates substantively in the design of new programs.
- Monitors, analyzes and reports to HQ staff on political and related developments to provide country and regional analysis.
- Maintains an understanding of donor and IRI policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight.
- Oversees operations related to IRI field presence and ensures IRI is in compliance with local laws regarding IRI's legal status in the country.
- Supports the development of quarterly, semi-annual, final and other relevant reports for funders.
- Anticipates potential problems, offers solutions and actively leads in applying solutions.
- Capable of facilitating training modules, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Local Program Manager - Seoul, 대한민국. - International Republican Institute
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Every employee of 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.
The Program Manager (Korea) is responsible for overseeing the operations and programmatic implementation of the IRI Seoul office. In consultation with IRI Washington Headquarter (HQ) staff, the PM leads the development and execution of the long-term strategy for IRI programs in-country. The position is expected to start in Fall 3 and last for one year with potential for contract renewal. The position will be based in the IRI Seoul office and will report to the HQ-based Deputy Director.
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: RequiredBachelors or better in Political Science or related field.
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