About IFES:

IFES advances democracy for a better future. We collaborate with civil society, public institutions, and the private sector to build resilient democracies that deliver for all. Our technical assistance and applied research develop trusted electoral bodies capable of conducting credible elections; effective and accountable governing institutions; civic and political processes in which all people can safely and equally participate; and innovative ways in which technology and data can positively serve elections and democracy. Since 1987, IFES has worked in more than 145 countries, from developing to mature democracies. In accordance with IFES’ approach: A society is able to reach its full potential in a world in which people of all genders are fully engaged as equal partners in their families, workplaces, and communities. Based on international human rights standards and best practices, IFES promotes political participation, justice, and equal rights around the world. IFES reflects these values in its programming and workplace culture. 

The greatest assets of IFES are our team members. IFES offers competitive benefits and pay, as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Every member of the IFES team is responsible for carrying out the mission of IFES and integrating IFES values into their work every day: Commitment to Excellence, Effective Communication, High-Quality Decision-Making, Accountability, Teamwork, and Collaboration.  

Project Description:

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) seeks a Program Officer to support program implementation under the USAID-funded project: “Enhanced Leadership in Elections for Citizen Confidence & Trust (ELECCT).” This position will be based in Tegucigalpa.

Primary Function/Purpose:

IFES seeks a Program Officer to support the Honduras office with the implementation of activities under the USAID-funded project: “Enhanced Democratic Leadership for Citizen Confidence & Trust.” The position will be based in Tegucigalpa.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the Country Director and the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Officer will:
• Participate in strategic discussions and contribute technical inputs for proposals, workplans and budgets.
• Draft the workplan implementation strategy  as required by the Program Manager and/or Country Director  and in accordance with the assigned budget.
• Draft biweekly reports, quarterly reports, and other donor technical documents as required by the Program Manager and/or Country Director 
• Lead the implementation of assigned workplan activities, ensuring the effectiveness, quality and timeliness of IFES’ work in Honduras.
• Develop and maintain relationships with IFES HQ staff to coordinate procurement packages, consultant packages, programmatic reports, etc.
• Support the technical design of assigned program activities, including the development of concept notes, terms of reference and other technical documents.
• Provide direct technical assistance to and maintain relationships with project partners, including international and national consultants and local partners
• Support consultants and technical advisors hired to support the project under assigned workplan activities, including the review of consultancy products before Program Manager approval.
• Organize the logistics of meetings, workshops and events related to assigned workplan activities, in accordance with IFES and USAID policies and procedures.
• Anticipate and prepare for programmatic and administrative needs required for the implementation of work plan activities.
• Collect and register data required to report progress under the project’s indicators, in coordination with IFES Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) HQ staff.
• Support M&E staff with data quality assessment processes.
• Assist IFES financial staff to verify project expenses and monitor the project’s budgetary execution.
• Monitor political affairs related to IFES and its work and prepare updates for the field team and HQ staff.
• Maintain a database of project contacts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, political sciences or a related field.

Experience: 

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in international program management, especially in the area of democratic development, electoral technical assistance and civic participation.

Related Skills or Knowledge: 

• Demonstrated project administration and management skills. 
• Experience working in programs financed by USAID preferred.
• Microsoft Office and Windows proficiency required; strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to develop and manage effective local relationships by applying cultural awareness.
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative, team-oriented individual. 
• Proven capacity to work well with minimal supervision.

Language Skills:  Strong working knowledge of written and verbal English is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

This job entails a hybrid work format between remote work and work in a standard office work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.