Program Manager, Democracy, Governance & Human Rights-Headquarters

$79,000 - $85,000/Yr

Pan American Development FDN - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

About the position

The Program Manager for Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights (DGHR) at PADF will be instrumental in developing and implementing programs that provide technical training and support to human rights and anti-corruption leaders in Central America. This role involves partner engagement, project logistics, and ensuring the overall success of the program through effective coordination with donors and field staff. The Program Manager will also be responsible for project management instruments, financial tracking, and evaluation of project outputs, all while demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing human rights in the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management, including report writing, donor and participant engagement, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Manage and monitor key project activities, timelines, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure efficient project implementation.
• Perform research and analysis supporting the implementation of projects in the field.
• Create, review, and submit technical documents and other reports provided, in coordination with partners and field teams.
• Manage internal PADF program administrative procedures, including updating and maintaining project budgets.
• Maintain program tracking documentation and databases.
• Ensure compliance with PADF policies and procedures.
• Liaise with other program, finance and administrative teams within the organization and contribute to the organization's overall interdepartmental effectiveness.
• Travel to projects in Latin America and the Caribbean as required.
• Contribute to proposal development processes as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, public policy, economics, or related field, or equivalent and relevant working experience.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of program management experience working for an international or non-profit organization, preferably with direct experience in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Experience with project and program management (e.g., grant coordination, financial tracking, and project budgets).
• Experience managing relationships with international donors including the U.S. Government, bilateral donors, foundations, etc.
• Written and spoken fluency in English and Spanish to effectively draft and edit detailed documents, including translation or interpretation from documents in the alternate language.
• Exceptional writing skills to effectively prepare clear and concise communication, reports, and strategies.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and convey strong ethical standards and help shape organizational values.
• Commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficient in standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with managing and implementing fellowship initiatives.
• Experience in human rights initiatives in Latin America, focused on democracy and governance, anticorruption and transparency, freedom of the press, etc.
• Experience working with local communities, civil society partners, and government officials is highly desired.
• Portuguese or French is a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive salary range of $79,000 - $85,000 per year
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Commitment to employee well-being and ethical standards