Program Manager, LAC (Temporary)

Join Our Team as a Temporary Program Manager LAC at the International Republican Institute (IRI)!

ABOUT IRI

The International Republican Institute (IRI) advances democracy and freedom. We link people with their governments support politicians to be responsive to citizens and motivate those citizens to engage in the political process.

At IRI every employee plays a crucial role in advancing our mission across the globe. Were looking for passionate individuals who embody our Core Values and are eager to contribute to our dynamic team. Our values include:

• Respect: We lead with trust empathy and dignity; empowering colleagues and partners.
• Teamwork: We collaborate acrossteams;solve problemstogether;are humble and ready to learn.
• Ownership: We take initiative; champion solutions; deliver results for IRIs mission.
• Excellence through Execution: We balance thoughtfulness with timeliness; learn from results; prioritize progress over perfection.
• Transparency: We share information openly; give direct feedback; build trust through honest communication.
• Freedom: Weare empowered to make decisions trynew approaches and adapt as needed.

ABOUT THE TEAM: LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (LAC)

The Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Team is dedicated to fostering democratic resilience and responsive governance across the region. Our team collaborates with local partners to address challenges such as governance corruption insecurity and economic inequality aiming to empower citizens and strengthen democratic institutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE: PROGRAM MANAGER LAC (TEMPORARY)

The Program Manager (PM) for the assigned region is responsible for the overall oversight and management of grants managed by the assigned region Team. This includes proactive engagement with Project Specialists assigned to support project implementation and with the field-based implementers delivering addition the PM provides support to assigned region leadership in business development external engagement and overall management and support to field-based implementers. The PM will play a key role in proposal development ensuring proposals are aligned with broader Institute and regional strategies advance key goals relevant to the context and represent IRIs comparative and competitive advantages.

This is a temporary position anticipated to last through September 2026. It is a hybrid position located in Washington DC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors analyzes and reports on political and related developments in assigned region.
• Leads project teams and contributes to the substantive design of new programs.
• Manages and oversees work of project teams (Specialists Associates others) assigned to regional project implementation.
• Contributes to the development of comprehensive country strategies and program objectives.
• Oversees and is responsible for complete grant oversight of a program portfolio (which can consist of large/several grants) from fulfillment of substantive programmatic objectives to financial and compliance requirements for the life of the grant(s).
• Anticipates and troubleshoots project problems and offers solutions and takes part in leading resolution of them with creative and immediate solutions. This pertains to both programmatic and financial troubles or areas of concern.
• Establishes maintains and develops productive working relationships with relevant stakeholders consultants field and HQ staff.
• Ensures that grant(s) are completed on time within budget and in full compliance with Funder and IRI policies and requirements including approving field expenses.
• Maintains an understanding of funder and IRI policies and procedures related to grant compliance procurement and oversight and advises field and DC staff on their team on these policies and procedures to ensure team compliance.
• Fully understands assigned grants substantive financial and compliance requirements.
• Monitors kick-off and close-out process of all projects to ensure regional equities and planning considered.
• Monitors program teams grant budgets spending (budget trackers) and offers guidance and assistance when needed with Program Services support.
• Supports IRIs external relations efforts in coordination with Division Leadership.
• Travels as needed for program oversight and implementation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: This post is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties or skills required in this role. Further details of the role will be shared during the recruitment process.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

We seek a passionate and experienced individual with:

• Undergraduate degree in political science international relations or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum five years professional experience in democratic governance and politics preferably working directly with political parties civil society organizations/INGOs and/or legislative bodies and officials.
• Substantive knowledge of the assigned region including its political dynamics historical and cultural context and current governance landscape.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills including the ability to produce high quality reports proposals and briefings for diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated management experience managing staff and project teams with the ability to mentor supervise and motivate high performance.
• Extensive experience working with USG funded projects and familiarity with USG regulations and processes.
• Demonstrated financial management experience in developing and administering multiple simultaneous program budgets.
• Experience preparing presenting and negotiating complex and sensitive agreements and/or project proposals with bilateral/multi-lateral agencies and other funder communities.
• Demonstrated ability to serve in a training advisory or technical support role with local or regional partners and a sensitivity to cross-cultural and power dynamics.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently coordinate multi-team efforts and drive toward programmatic goals.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the region sometimes on short notice.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

IRI TOTAL COMPENSATION

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $70532 to $105799 USD.

The salary for this position is determined based on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to an individuals professional experience qualifications education and other business needs along with internal equity considerations. Employees are not typically hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are made based on the aforementioned considerations.

Due to this role being temporary and anticipated for six months or less it is only eligible for federally mandated and District of Columbia benefits.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS RESUME COVER LETTER REFERENCES

In your application please include a copy of your most up-to-date resume along with a cover letter that outlines your background and explains why you are interested in this opportunity. Additionally please include the contact details of at least 2-3 professional references. If you are selected for an interview we will contact your references before the final interview.

Required Experience:

Manager