Program Officer, Eisenhower Fellowships

Posted by on June 17, 2013

Program Officer, Eisenhower Fellowships
Posted on: June 4, 2013

Job description
For 60 years, Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) has been one of the world’s premier global leadership organizations. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization based out of Philadelphia, EF competitively selects mid-career leaders in the public, private, and NGO sectors from around the world to travel on 7-week fellowships throughout the U.S. to enhance their professional, intellectual, and personal growth. EF’s board of trustees is chaired by General Colin L. Powell and includes 65 domestic and international leaders. More information is available at http://www.efworld.org

EF is seeking to hire a full-time, contract Program Officer (PO) on a project basis. The PO will work closely with five Fellows to conceptualize and arrange individually-tailored, transformational programs focusing on the Fellows’ areas of interest. The contract will be for approximately 4.5 months from mid-July to November 2013, with the possibility of renewal in the Spring. The PO will report to the Senior Director for International Programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish productive working relationship with 5 international Fellows, including:

• Interact frequently via email and phone with Fellows before and during their fellowships
• Work with Fellows to define their program goals and focus on anticipated outcomes to improve their organizations and countries
• Guide Fellows toward broadening opportunities
• Monitor Fellows’ program reporting
• Write Fellows’ one-page biographies and program summaries
• Conduct research and identify potential people and organizations for Fellows to meet
• Develop creative, “stretch” programs and itineraries encompassing 8-10 cities around the U.S.
• Coordinate Fellows’ activities with other departments at EF
• Book international and domestic travel, and oversee lodging and local transit arrangements
• Calculate and monitor Fellows’ per diem

QUALIFICATIONS

• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to conduct independent research and network with leaders in diverse fields and sectors
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and high volume of time-sensitive communications
• Attention to detail and ability to provide timely, complete, and accurate logistical information
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated affinity for networking and establishing relationships with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, and familiarity with Sage ACT! or another relational data base
• Occasional domestic travel required
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable work experience
• Master’s degree preferred

We wish to thank you for your resume and employment interest in Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships. After reviewing all resumes, we plan to notify only the candidates we wish to interview.

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