Program Officer, Global and U.S. Programs

Director, Global and US Programs / Program Manager, Global and US Programs

LOCATION  

Remote – candidates based in the United States will be considered.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION (IYF®)

For 35 years, our sole focus has been to help young people succeed. Together with partners around the world, we’ve invested in ensuring that youth develop leadership, technical, and life skills to earn a livelihood. Whether it’s landing a first job, growing a business, or driving social change, every young person deserves the opportunity to realize his or her full potential. Rooted in the belief of youth as problem-solvers, change-makers, and leaders, our initiatives are catalysts for change. For more information, please consult www.iyfnet.org

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (IF APPLICABLE)

No direct supervisory responsibility. May provide coordination and technical support to consultants, interns, and implementing partners.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE  

The Program Officer (PO) for Global and U.S. Programs works closely with the Director, Global & US Programs and the Program Manager, providing technical, administrative, and managerial support to ensure the successful implementation of IYF. Under the supervision of the program director or manager, the PO supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of youth-focused programs in national and international portfolios, as well as report writing, while maintaining close coordination with partners and stakeholders. The PO contributes to program quality by coordinating logistics, providing support on contracts and consultancies, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting in English and, where possible, in Spanish or other relevant languages. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a collaborative environment.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Implementation and Coordination  

· Assist the Director, Global & US Programs and Program Manager of Global Programs in the implementation of global and U.S.-based multiple programs, ensuring activities align with approved workplans, budgets, and donor requirements to achieve objectives in line with donor requirements and work plans.

· Monitor program activities, identify challenges, and support timely resolution to keep projects on track.

· Support the coordination of consultants and vendors, including assisting in defining the scope of work, procurement processes, and reviewing deliverables.

· Assist in the coordination of consultants and vendors, including supporting scopes of work, procurement processes, and review of deliverables.

· Support the design and execution of training, workshops, and capacity-building activities with partners and program participants including co-facilitation and co-leading sessions.

Partner and Grant Management  

· Coordinate and oversee the preparation and processing of program grants and funding to ensure their timely receipt, entry into the IYF database, approval, processing, and payment, in accordance with the program budget and institutional policies.

· Monitor partner performance and compliance, including comparing narrative and financial reports with expected results.

Administrative & Financial Support

· Draft terms of reference (ToR) for consulting services and coordinate procurement processes with program and operations staff.

· Support budget monitoring and expense control in collaboration with finance staff.

· Assist in the preparation of budget forecasts, expense analyses, and financial documentation required by donors.

· Ensure the proper filing and maintenance of program documents in the organization’s systems, such as STORM and SharePoint.

MERL & Data Management

· Collaborate with MERL staff to support data collection, validation, and reporting processes.

· Contribute to learning activities, including documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

· Support the preparation of high-quality donor reports, presentations, and internal learning products.

· Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) processes, providing data for decision-making and reporting.

Communication and Representation  

· Support the program’s communication initiatives by contributing content and data and coordinating with the Communications team and funders’ Communications teams.

· Participate in external meetings, partner convenings, and learning events as requested.

· Support the organization’s initiatives to amplify the voices of young people and document the program’s impact, business development, and communications.

Other Responsibilities  

· Perform other duties as assigned to support program quality and IYF’s mission.