2112 Project Manager/Project Officer, World Movement for Democracy

2112 Project Manager/Project Officer, World Movement for Democracy

Washington, District of Columbia, United States | WMD | Full-time

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The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a federally funded, private, nonprofit grant-making organization that works to support freedom around the world, seeks a Project Officer or Project Manager for the World Movement for Democracy. The position is based in Washington, D.C.

Position Summary:

The Project Officer or Project Manager will assist in overall operations of the World Movement for Democracy Secretariat at NED. Take lead responsibility for selected projects; provide oversight of select activities; provide advice and technical assistance in the development of regional and functional democracy networks; play a leadership role in organizing World Movement global assembly activities. Title, responsibility, and salary are commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities: 

• Overall Operations of Secretariat
• Contribute to conceptualizing and implementing World Movement activities;
• Work with Senior Manager to develop and manage budgets for Secretariat activities;
• Assist in developing a strategy for World Movement’s youth engagement;
• Lead the implementation of the youth engagement strategy;
• Supervise interns.
• Regional and Functional Networking
• Develop and facilitate regional and global functional networks and networking; 
• Provide technical assistance to networks in organizing their activities;
• Help coordinate network activities in accord with the World Movement’s strategies;
• Facilitate mutual support and collaboration among and between regional and functional networks.
• World Movement Assemblies
• Take lead responsibility for the development and implementation of projects related to youth activism and leadership. Includes:
• Managing the Herford Youth Fellowship Program;
• Conceptualizing and developing youth-related initiatives; and,
• Facilitating international advocacy.
• Develop and maintain relations with project partners and funders;
• Work with other Secretariat staff on solidarity mobilization for democracy activists in danger;
• Contribute to the production of World Movement’s public relations materials;
• Conduct periodic evaluations of the projects/activities.
• Special Projects/Other Activities
• Work with others to formulate agenda, develop invitation lists, recommend speakers, and develop activities of each Assembly;
• Liaise with and assist workshop organizers in developing workshop agendas and identifying presenters and moderators;
• Facilitate and manage networking activities during each Assembly;
• Assist other World Movement staff on logistical and administrative arrangements of each Assembly.
•  The level of responsibility and independence in assigned tasks will increase with experience.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, International Development or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred, but not required;
• Experience in international relations, human rights, civic education, and/or democratic governance.
• Project Manager 4+ years of work experience.
• Project Officer 2+ years of work experience.
• Other Qualifications:
• Knowledge of political and social issues;
• Experience in building and facilitating international civil society networks;
• Experience in project development, management, and implementation, including financial management;
• Experience in building relationships with project partners and funders;
• Proficiency in one or more foreign languages;
• Overseas work experience, preferred;
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Competencies:
• Ability to work in a team with a strong sense of mission;
• Ability to conduct and apply sophisticated political analysis to programmatic activities;
• Interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to interact effectively with political and civic leaders, as well as with representatives of donor organizations;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Budget and accounting skills;
• Ability and willingness to travel to foreign locations, which are sometimes remote and difficult to reach.

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, desired salary, and contact information for three professional references, of which one should be a supervisor.  Please, no phone call inquiries. 

The NED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit our website at www.ned.org or careers@ned.org.

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