Program Officer

Company Overview

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the world through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and is an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society.

Position: Program Officer

Reports to: Country Director

Location: Bogota, Colombia

Scope: This position is responsible for implementing projects and budgets and supporting the CIPE Latin American & Caribbean (LAC) Hub's strategic focus on democratic governance through private-sector collective action initiatives to advance economic freedom, strengthen economic resilience and democracy, and expand opportunities. It involves frequent travel throughout the country and region. This position is based in Bogotá, Colombia.

General Responsibilities:

Program design and implementation

• Contribute to implementing the LAC Hub's strategy and plans for accomplishing CIPE's objectives and goals of improving democratic governance and advancing regional market reforms.
• Work with the Senior Program Manager to design and implement the portfolio of projects and grants assigned to the Colombia Office that support CIPE's overall goals and strategies.
• Analyze, research, and be familiar with the region's political and economic landscape.
• Provide support to program beneficiaries, partners, and staff to strengthen program operations.
• Contribute to strengthening CIPE’s relationships with partners in the LAC Region.
• Collaborate with partners to refine project products and results.
• Assist in preparing contracts and grants to develop the LAC Hub programs according to its strategy and CIPE formats
• Execute project activities to ensure timely delivery and achievement of objectives and products.
• Gather progress data, draft routine status updates, and prepare initial donor reports.
• Adhere to appropriate CIPE policies and procedures.

Communications

• Maintain regular communication with project partners and other stakeholders, and ensure operational records regarding CIPE-funded programs in the assigned portfolio.
• Execute the activities related to disseminating the programs with the Communications Officer.
• Contribute to designing and implementing events related to the projects and grants assigned to the LAC Hub.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields is required: International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
• A postgraduate certificate in complementary fields related to International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, Political Science, or Public Policy.
• 5 to 7 years of professional experience, including public policy, development, program management, and program implementation at a strategic level.
• Demonstrated project management experience in NGOs or international organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, establish, and maintain good relationships with international partners, donors, and colleagues.
• Previous in-country work experience required. Additional experience in other countries in LAC is strongly preferred.
• Sharp time management skills. Overall, attention to detail, proactive problem solving, and outside the box thinking.
• Good financial acumen and ability to develop, manage, and monitor project budgets.
• Fluency in professional written and spoken English and Spanish required.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted as part of the hiring process. CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package.

Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Our recruitment process is competitive and designed to identify the most qualified candidates for each position.