Institution: The Eurasia Foundation
Location: Washington, D.C.
Education: BA required, MA preferred
Deadline: Sept. 15, 2013

Job description
Program Development Officer

Eurasia Foundation (EF), a US-based international development organization promoting civic and economic participation, is accepting applications for a Program Development Officer for Eurasia and Asia.

Position Summary

The Program Development Officer is a key member of EF’s Program Development Department and is responsible for supporting EF’s new business efforts in the Eurasia and Asia regions. These countries include the countries of the former Soviet Union as well as select Asian countries, including China, Myanmar and Mongolia. The position will focus primarily on raising USG funds and will support the development of competitive proposals in EF’s core competency areas, including advocacy, NGO strengthening, citizen engagement, civic education and entrepreneurship.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify/track funding opportunities; conduct background research and analysis on new opportunities.
• Contribute to the design and conceptualization of new programs.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of new partnerships across the two regions.
• Draft key proposal components, including statement of need, program description, sustainability, monitoring and evaluation plans, and institutional capacity.
• Support cost proposal development efforts.
• Support formatting and packaging of proposals and ensure delivery of proposals in accordance with donor requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of proposal development experience, particularly for USG funding agencies.
• Previous experience in supporting civil society programs in the Eurasia and/or Asia regions.
• Candidates must possess exceptional analytical, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in a language relevant to the Eurasia or Asia regions required.

Full application details at Idealist.org.