[Hiring] Operations Program Officer II @FHI 360

Role Description

The Program Officer II provides programmatic, operational, and administrative support to the STRIDES project. This role supports project implementation, compliance oversight, partner engagement, request for proposal management, and procurement management.

The Program Officer II works closely with program, technical, finance, procurement, and country office teams to ensure timely execution of project deliverables, adherence to donor regulations, and effective coordination with partners and stakeholders. The position contributes to project startup and implementation efforts while supporting operational systems, reporting, and risk mitigation activities.

This role is ideal for professionals with experience supporting USG-funded contracts across multiple countries and technical sectors.

Qualifications

• Full understanding of project management concepts and practices
• Basic knowledge of technical areas of the project
• Task level knowledge
• Working knowledge of U.S. government donor contract rules and regulations, including compliance and operational requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong and demonstrated project management skills
• Experience supporting project operations, procurement, contracts, subcontractor management, and reporting
• Ability to problem solve and implement corrective action as needed
• Ability to prepare reports and provide information to management in a timely manner
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; French is a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent in International Development, International Affairs, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Public Health, Communications, or related field
• Project management certification preferred
• Typically requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization
• International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program Management preferred
• French proficiency strongly preferred; additional language skills desirable

Benefits

• Base salary range: USD 64,000 - 74,000 annually
• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account
• 18 days of paid vacation per year
• 12 sick days per year
• 11 holidays per year
• Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule

Company Description

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation, and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct.