Program Specialist
Company: Management & Engineering Technologies Internationa
Location: El Paso
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc.
(METI), in support of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of
International Programs (IP), is recruiting a Program Specialist to
work on international natural resource and disaster management
projects. This position will be located in Washington D.C.; if you
apply for this role, please consider relocating to Washington
D.C..
Overview:
The Program Specialist will manage programs to further natural
resource management and disaster management globally. Program
Specialists will work with host country partners to develop
programs, establish and maintain partnerships, and oversee activity
implementation. Program Specialists will recruit subject matter
experts to provide technical expertise and promote technical
exchange. Program Specialists will oversee logistical, financial,
human resources, programmatic, partnership dynamic, and other
relevant aspects of all programs in their portfolio which could
range from one to many country programs.
Duties:
Collaborating with domestic and international partners to develop
scopes of work, work plans, strategy documents, and reports for all
programs in their portfolio in cooperation with a variety of
partners and stakeholders;
Identifying, recruiting, and preparing technical experts to
interface with international partner organizations and individuals
through international technical exchanges and remote technical
assignments;
Coordinating and participating in technical assignments
domestically and internationally to help facilitate knowledge
sharing between the USFS and partners;
Coordinating between technical experts, program partners, and other
resource groups to design and implement activities including
collaboration with internal teams and colleagues;
Organizing travel, logistics, and other administrative tasks for
technical assignments and exchanges;
Managing, monitoring, and reconciling program and activity
budgets;
Supporting program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
activities.
Qualifications:
Related work experience with an emphasis on administrative and/or
project management skills;
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
work experience in a relevant field;
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety
of partners (government, NGO, private sector, academia) and in a
diverse team environment;
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and prioritization
skills;
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities;
Proven ability to take initiative, learn quickly, anticipate needs
and challenges, and make evidence-based operational decisions;
Cross cultural communication and ability to adapt to changing
circumstances is important.
Intermediate proficiency in relevant computer applications
including Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with virtual
communication tools.
Keywords: Management & Engineering Technologies Internationa, Las Cruces , Program Specialist, Other , El Paso, New Mexico
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