Senior Program Director

Making Cents International seeks a Senior Program Director for the anticipated USAID/Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Analytical Services V (AS V) Activity. ASV will provide a range of services–including analysis, assessment, research, training, communications, knowledge management, and rapid-response technical resources and support–to the DRG Bureau, USAID Missions, and other USAID operating units to inform and advance DRG approaches and programming. 
 Role and Tasks
The Senior Program Director will provide DRG technical and contract management oversight and guidance. The Senior Program Director will be responsible for developing a unified vision and implementation of the contract; overall day-to-day management of Task Orders; and oversight of all staff, subcontractors, and consultants. The successful candidate must have significant DRG and management experience on global, demand-driven programs. The Senior Program Director will report to Making Cents’ Vice President, DRG and MECLA.

The Senior Program Director will be responsible for the following:

•    Overall technical, strategic, and administrative leadership and expertise on all contract activities, including budgeting, compliance, and reporting
•    Serving as the primary liaison with USAID’s Contracting Officer’s Representative
•    Contract administration and coordination across Task Orders 
•    Regular reporting and ongoing activity monitoring consistent with the requirements of USAID/DRG and with internal reporting requirements
•    Compliance with USAID/DRG, U.S. government, local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for all Task Orders
•    Rapid recruitment and hiring of staff and short-term technical assistance for start-up of new Task Orders
•    Supervising the Research Director, Logistics Manager, and all staff and consultants engaged under Task Orders

Work Schedule
This position is a full-time position (40 hours per week) based in the Washington, DC area. 

Required Qualifications
•    PhD with 12 years of relevant experience with DRG research and analysis or MA with 15 years of experience 
•    Experience and technical expertise working in an international development context, focusing on DRG
•    Experience managing worldwide USAID-funded DRG analytical programs
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience with USAID compliance and reporting requirements as well as a thorough understanding of the USAID regulatory environment
•    Strong demonstrated skills in planning, MEL, and adaptation
•    Prior experience with local capacity strengthening preferred
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•    Prior project leadership experience in the DRG area preferred
•    Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred 

Making Cents International is a certified B Corporation, founded on the principles of social entrepreneurship. Since 1999, we have supported the well-being of youth and adults globally through high-impact programs that bolster those who serve people living in vulnerable contexts in low- and middle-income countries. As a purpose-driven small business, we have implemented more than 130 projects in over 60 countries and are a trusted partner to public- and private-sector clients who benefit from our expertise and broad industry exposure.

Making Cents International is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.