[LIBJOBS] United States - Washington DC - Program Officer, Library Development Programs

IREX seeks a qualified professional librarian to fill the position of Program Officer on IREX's Global Libraries programs funded primarily by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Program Officer will be an integral part of the team working on IREX's public library modernization and reform programs, including country-based programs in Eastern Europe and Africa, and the globally-focused Beyond Access program. The Program Officer will oversee components of daily headquarters support of the programs, provide library field insight tho programs, serve as a liaison to the library community internationally, and contribute to new business development. The position will be based in Washington DC with regular travel.

Visit the IREX website to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordination and implementation of a portfolio of library and technology programs.
  
• Coordinate with IREX teams based in the field and DC to ensure complementary use of program resources, staff, and knowledge
  
• Reporting and coordination with program donors and partners
  
• Recruit appropriate consultants and negotiate terms and scopes of work in accordance with IREX policies
  
• Support program publicity and outreach, including producing regular news and program updates; promoting program successes to a variety of audiences
  
• Design and conduct training and public events focused on technology for development and libraries
  
• Contribute to new business development efforts, including assessments and proposal writing
  
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and guidance to junior staff and interns
  

Qualifications

• Master's degree in LIS, or comparable degree
  
• Significant international experience, including time spent living and working overseas, and relevant language skills
  
• Familiarity with technology for development trends and approaches
  
• Library or information management experience, preferred
  
• At least two years of management experience, including supervision of junior staff
  
• Experience managing discrete projects
  
• Superior writing, editing, and oral presentation skills, evidenced by professional experience and success
  
• Strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize and multi-task
  
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
  
• Regional expertise in Eastern Europe or Southern Africa preferred

No phone calls please

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