Program Officer

DT Global is a fast-growing international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments. Working across a variety of sectors – including Economic Growth, Environment & Infrastructure, Governance, Human Development, and Stabilization & Transition – we provide world class program management, design, analysis, and monitoring and evaluation services.

Built on the strengths, knowledge, and 50+ years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and the Global Peace and Development Charitable Trust, we have a global ecosystem – including a non-profit partner, the DT Institute – working together to develop cutting edge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. With corporate offices in the USA, Spain and Australia, in addition to project field offices in over 90 countries around the world, DT Global implements projects funded from a wide array of clients, including USAID, EU, DFAT, NC, MFAT, DFID and other public and private stakeholders. We value learning, research, and rapid program adaptation in response to changing realities on the ground. Together with our global team of experts, we are building technical capabilities across sectors in order to deliver high-quality interventions and transform lives around the world. For more information please see: www.dt-global.com.

Position Summary:

Pending award, the Program Officer (PO) will serve as a supporting member of the home office program management unit (PMU). DT Global’s Stabilization & Transition Practice (S&T) works to counter drivers of radicalization and promote stability to set the conditions for longer-term development via the implementation of programs with diverse governmental clients worldwide. The selected candidate will support the strategic growth of DT Global’s portfolio of projects with USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (USAID/OTI), inclusive of support on current projects, as well as business development for future awards.

The PO helps manage client contracts, supports project field operations, and coordinates home office program activities. The PO works closely across departments like Business Development, Finance, Human Resources and Contracts to support overall operational, contractual, and financial management of the project. The PO will interact with and provide guidance, training, and mentorship to Program Associate level staff. In addition, the PO may support business development efforts, as necessary. Successful PO’s are detail oriented, take a large degree of initiative, flexible and focused on delivering outstanding support to our field teams, partners, clients, and beneficiaries. The PO will directly report to the Program Manager or Senior Program Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Delivery and Technical Excellence

• Provide day to day home office program management support and effective and efficient operations coordination between the home and field offices.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures including: US and project host country laws and regulations; DT-Global policies and procedures; USAID regulations; and be accountable for project compliance with these laws, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Provide contractual quality assurance, control, and compliance, with guidance from the PM and Contracts Administrator as required;
• Draft, brand, and archive project deliverables, including communication pieces like success stories, reports, work plans, etc. established by the contract and sent to the Development Experience Clearinghouse;
• Prepare basic contract requests and concurrences including to the contracting officer representative and contracting officer, for program related costs
• Lead recruitment and personnel management of long- and short-term consultants, including development and execution of employment contracts, scopes of work, and collection of all supporting documentation;
• Serve as Principal DT Global point of contact with U.S. and third country-based subcontractors’ contract representatives as requested.
• Develops subcontracts, facilitates communication with field and home office project leads, and reviews and approves subcontractor invoices. Track and manage subcontract and consultant issues such as period of performance, invoices, etc.;
• Provide in country support to the field team as needed;
• Act as a backup to the Program Manager during leave and extended field assignments;
• Play a key role in project start-ups and closeouts, including planning, record management, and traveling to the field as appropriate. Oversees disposition of non-expendable equipment and other project assets during closeout;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist PM with project financial management, including monthly review and approval of field office expenditures, preparing budget modifications, client invoices, and ensuring necessary back up documentation is complete and accurate.
• Plays key role in monitoring project budgets, and compiling accrual, pipeline, and cost to-complete reports for both DT Global and clients as necessary;
• Other duties as assigned.

Business Development

• Support business development, as required, through research, writing proposal sections, recruitment, partner identification and management, and the development of past performance and qualifications statements.
• Coordinate proposal/task order development both internally and externally with partners and sub-contractors.
• Provide technical input and support for program design, training, workshops and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Learning and Innovation

• Engage in self-driven professional development and growth activities.
• Contribute to DT Global’s learning agenda.

• Mentor Project Associates and Interns

• Incorporate learning best practices into all aspects of work.

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, including: International Relations; Political Science; Government; Economics; Business; International Development, or a relevant combination of education and work experience required.
• Experience in backstopping USAID projects, particularly projects implemented by USAID/OTI, and extensive knowledge of USAID regulations and policies (including AIDAR and FAR regulations);
• 2-3 years professional work experience;
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including delivering formal and informal presentations and drafting and editing deliverables.
• Ability to travel and work overseas on short term technical assignments up to 20%, sometimes on short notice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Language ability in French is very strongly preferred.
• International travel experience (personal or professional).
• Field work experience, preferably in a developing country.
• Interest in and knowledge of the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia, and/or other relevant regions.
• Experience working on proposal development and business development.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail; good organizational and prioritization skills.
• Budget development and financial management skills.

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.