Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Program Officer II on its Global and Rapid Response Programs (GRRP) team. The PO II will work across a dynamic portfolio of programs, including:
The Program Officer II may be reassigned or asked to contribute to other programs depending on organizational needs. As a member of the GRRP team, this role will be based in DI’s home office in Bethesda, Maryland. We will only consider applicants who are based in the DC area and able to work in-office on a hybrid schedule.
Experience with USG-funded programs is strongly preferred, and a passion for democracy, human rights and governance is a must. They may be expected to travel between 15 and 30% of their time, depending on program needs.
Essential Job Duties:
Programmatic
Administrative
Secondary Job Duties:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reporting:
Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The starting salary range for this position is $82,000 to $92,000, commensurate with experience. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. DI will not sponsor applicants for work Visa.
Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
About the Organization:
DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.
DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Program Officer II on its Global and Rapid Response Programs (GRRP) team. The PO II will work across a dynamic portfolio of programs, including:
The Program Officer II may be reassigned or asked to contribute to other programs depending on organizational needs. As a member of the GRRP team, this role will be based…
Professional proficiency in one or more additional languages in highly desired, particularly Russian or Arabic
Professional proficiency in one or more additional languages in highly desired, particularly Russian or Arabic
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and CV.
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and CV.