Program Director - Promoting ICT for Civic Engagement in Russia

Organization: Project Harmony International

Website: PHI

Title: Program Director - Promoting ICT for Civic Engagement in Russia

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
As the Program Director, you will be leading a team of innovative professionals to achieve the goals of the project while contributing to PH International’s overall mission to build a strong global community by fostering civic leadership, harnessing information technology and facilitating cross-cultural learning. The Program Director will provide overall direction, oversight, management and accountability for the Promotion of ICT through Civic Engagement program. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to:

1. Strategic vision: Communicate a clear vision of present and future program goals; provide leadership and direction; develop a program strategy to be communicated to team members, local partners and the international community. Assess opportunities for the integration of ICT technologies for increasing engagement among citizens, civil society and government and mobilize civic actors, ICT experts, subnational government authorities and other relevant stakeholders to take advantage of these opportunities to strengthen participatory and accountable governance.

2. Financial and administrative: Coordinate and manage overall program budget; ensure compliance with all donor and PH policies and regulations; contribute to the smooth operation and functioning of country office.

3. Teambuilding and staff development: Foster a culture of collaboration, results orientation, and accountability with staff members; supervise staff; provide staff with the framework to meet or exceed program objectives; create opportunities for group and one-on-one professional development.

4. Representation and relationships: Develop and maintain both internal and external relationships to ensure optimum program success, including PH headquarters and field offices, international and local NGOs, US and host government officials, donor organizations, embassies, vendors, media and the general public.

5. Program evaluation and reporting: Ensure regular and complete program evaluations, and complete program reporting to USAID on a timely basis.


Qualifications:
 Relevant professional experience managing civil society, ICT, and/or improved governance programs, with significant experience in Russia or Eurasia countries;

 Knowledge of and expertise in ICT for Development;

 Demonstrated understanding of the issues surrounding civic engagement in Russia;

 Minimum 4 years experience as a Chief of Party, Program Director or equivalent leadership position in international development;

 Successful track record in achieving results related to the key areas of responsibility listed for this position;

 Working knowledge of US government and other international donor contracting mechanisms and procedures. Experience managing USAID funded programs is preferred.

 Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to negotiate with local and foreign experts, managers, and government officials to ensure the successful completion of project activities;

 Written and oral Russian and English language fluency required;

 Master's degree in a closely related field, or bachelor's degree and six years equivalent experience 

To Apply:  Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and salary history by email to: ph-vt@ph-int.org. Subject line should read: ICT for CE - PD. No phone calls please.