Program Officer/Program Manager, Moldova
CIPEThe Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and 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. CIPE’s key program areas include enterprise ecosystems, democratic governance, business advocacy, and anti-corruption & ethics.
Position: Program Officer/Program Manager, Moldova (based in Country)
Reports to: Regional Director, Europe & Eurasia
Scope: CIPE is seeking a full-time position based in Chisinau, Moldova, to work under the National Endowment for Democracy-funded “Strengthening Eastern European Economic Resilience” program. This program aims to help business associations in Moldova advance economic and democratic resilience by shaping economic policy and attracting responsible foreign investment. The Program Officer or Program Manager will support the training of local associations on global trade and economic risks, and promotion marketed oriented reform in Moldova through transparent business advocacy. Furthermore, the Program Officer or Program Manager will foster connections to promote shared learning among associations in Moldova and the Europe and Eurasia region more broadly.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategy for accomplishing CIPE’s objectives on improving democratic governance and advancing market reforms.
Design, implement, and manage a portfolio of projects and grants for Moldova, supportive of CIPE’s overall goals and strategies for the country. Project responsibilities have the following dimensions:
Develop project concept papers, proposals, reports, and correspondence.
Act as CIPE’s representative to promote democratic market-oriented institutional reforms in Moldova, including developing and implementing training programs, public speaking at events, and facilitating meetings with partners, potential partners, and other stakeholders.
Analyze, research, and be familiar with the country’s political and economic landscape, identifying opportunities for CIPE programs and partners.
Identify potential partner organizations and beneficiaries in Moldova and collaborate to design effective democratic and economic-reform programs.
Analyze both solicited and unsolicited project proposals in the context of the country’s socio-political context, CIPE strategy, grant guidelines, and criteria.
Collaborate with partners to refine project proposals, monitoring and evaluation plans, and project budgets.
Implement, monitor, and manage all project activities, in collaboration with local partner organizations and CIPE team members.
Establish and maintain regular communication with project partners and other stakeholders.
Maintain correspondence and operational records regarding CIPE-funded programs in the assigned portfolio.
Monitor grantees, contractors, and consultants’ performance to ensure full compliance with objectives, financial and reporting requirements, and evaluation plans.
Evaluate projects through on-site visits, file reviews, and coordination with independent evaluators, where appropriate.
Develop project reports, summaries, and assessments.
Oversee program management and implementation and in-country activities, including the implementation of targeted workshops, trainings, and study tours with oversight by CIPE Program Officer.
Collaborate with the CIPE Program Officer to conduct a comprehensive stakeholder mapping of local business associations and other key actors to identify and engage relevant participants in program activities.
Establish and maintain relationships with other donor organizations to identify linkages with CIPE strategies, monitor trends, and assess new funding opportunities.
Collaborate with multiple CIPE departments to achieve programmatic goals, including Communications, Grants and Finance, and other regional teams.
Monitor local political and economic developments in Moldova and the broader region, as they pertain to the program. Report on these developments in weekly staff meetings, monthly written reports, and more frequently by email when the situation requires it.
Draft monthly and weekly internal reports to CIPE’s Washington, D.C. office and contribute to funder reporting, translating documents when necessary.
Update and oversee the maintenance of a database of business associations, entrepreneurs, civil society, academicians, government representatives and other key stakeholders.
Adhere to appropriate CIPE, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce policies and procedures.
Program Officer Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields is required: International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, Political Science, Regional/Area Studies or Public Policy.
Master’s degree, or the equivalent experience in International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, Political Science, or Public Policy is preferred.
Minimum 3-7 years of professional experience with international assistance programs, non-profit organizations, chambers of commerce, and/or associations in region
Minimum 3-7 years of experience with program management and program implementation at the strategic level, preferred
Background in Eastern Europe or international affairs with an emphasis on political and economic issues and/or democracy development programs required.
Fluency (written and spoken) in Romanian and English is required.
Experience with international development and topics consistent with CIPE’s mission, including business ethics, democratic governance, business association advocacy, entrepreneurship, and others.
Demonstrated ability to develop, establish, and maintain good relationships with international partners, donors, and colleagues.
Strong public speaking and writing skills with attention to detail.
Proposal writing skills are required.
Demonstrated thought leadership skills are required.
Demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, as well as independently with minimum supervision; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to supervise, develop and manage young professionals and other staff, when applicable.
Prior experience with USG run programs is preferred.
Proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Must be able and willing to travel for extended and multiple periods.
High degree of cultural competence.
Commitment to free market principles and the democratic ideals of freedom, participation, prosperity, and growth.
Program Manager Qualifications:
Minimum of 4-7 professional experience with international assistance programs, non-profit organizations, chambers of commerce, and/or associations in region
Minimum of 4-7 years of experience with program management and program implementation at the strategic level, preferred
Background in Eastern Europe or international affairs with an emphasis on political and economic issues and/or democracy development programs required.
Fluency (written and spoken) in Romanian and English is required.
Experience with international development and topics consistent with CIPE’s mission, including business ethics, democratic governance, business association advocacy, entrepreneurship, and others.
Demonstrated ability to develop, establish, and maintain good relationships with international partners, donors, and colleagues.
Strong public speaking and writing skills with attention to detail.
Proposal writing skills are required.
Demonstrated thought leadership skills are required.
Demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, as well as independently with minimum supervision; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to supervise, develop and manage young professionals and other staff, when applicable.
Prior experience with USG run programs is preferred.
Proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Must be able and willing to travel for extended and multiple periods.
High degree of cultural competence.
Commitment to free market principles and the democratic ideals of freedom, participation, prosperity, and growth.