Nonprofit Remote Digest - Issue #648
World Learning is a nonprofit organization advancing leadership in more than 60 countries. We envision a just world driven by engaged citizens and thriving communities. We work to empower people and strengthen institutions through education, development and exchange programs.
World Learning For more than 85 years, World Learning has equipped individuals and institutions to address the world’s most pressing problems. We believe that, working together with our partners, we can change this world for the better.
Program Officer
IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) seeks to meet the challenges of diversifying international education by building higher education institutions’ (HEI) capacity to administer study abroad programs that increase the number and diversity of students studying abroad and the options for global programming in less traditional locations. Reporting directly to the Program Manager, the Program Officer (PO) will play a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of this project for World Learning on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Among other duties, the PO will handle tasks related to the project application and selection review process, grant monitoring, program logistics, virtual event development, website maintenance, finance/budgeting, and HEI support.
Responsibilities
Workshops & Webinars
Assist in virtual and in-person workshop implementation in collaboration with Program Manager and partners, including reviewing and providing feedback on workshop agendas and materials, liaising with ECA and workshop hosts, assisting in logistical arrangements as needed, and other duties as necessary
Assist in the development and review of webinar topics, partners/presenters, and facilitation of virtual events and their follow-up activities
Oversee registrations and travel reimbursements for workshop attendees
Keep up-to-date on best practices and technologies in virtual events
Grant Competition
Serve as a POC for prospective HEI applicants through email, webinar, and phone
Assist Program Manager in the oversight and management of a merit-based application review process, including recruiting panelists, creating review panels, creating instructional guides for reviewers, facilitating review panels
Manage and organize data related to applicants and proposed grantees for reporting to ECA
Oversee a portfolio of HEI grantees as assigned, acting as POC for all grant-related questions, subaward drafting and routing, modification processing, connection with mentors, management of grant documents, and other communications as needed
Finance
Track and process monthly financial reports and payment requests for IDEAS grantees with support from Program Associate (PA)
Monitoring & Evaluation
In collaboration with the Program Manager, manage all quarterly grantee data and reports
Collect, organize, and submit all program data in DevResults on a quarterly basis
Develop and manage surveys for program engagement (grants, webinars, workshops) and develop related reports for ECA
Other Program Aspects
Contribute to semi-annual report writing and formatting
Assist in the development and submission of conference proposals
Contribute to the development of a Community of Practice to connect grantees with domestic and international partners
Contribute to an organizational culture of continuous learning through rigorous program monitoring, data tracking, donor and MERL reporting, research and reflection to ensure strong outcomes
Contribute to organization’s business development targets through ongoing program implementation, funder relationship building, and through other means as directed
Demonstrate a curiosity about World Learning as a whole, with the aim of being able to effectively represent the organization to external audiences commensurate with the position
Commit to fostering diverse, equitable and inclusive practices in program implementation and monitoring practices and challenging practices which may be exclusionary
Occasional domestic travel may be required
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree and three years of related work experience or Master’s Degree plus two years of related work experience.
Energetic and creative work style and ability to work independently.
Office work experience and strong computer skills, including Excel.
Detail oriented with excellent organizational ability.
Professional written and oral communications skills.
Commitment to inclusion and diversity practices
International experience.
Knowledge of study abroad
Foreign language desirable
Why World Learning
For more than 85 years, World Learning has worked to create a more peaceful, sustainable, and just world. Our education, development, and exchange programs help people find their voices, connect with their communities, and strengthen the institutions that form the backbone of a democratic society. With our support, these emerging leaders tackle critical global issues like poverty, conflict, and inequality.
As a thriving international nonprofit organization with impact in 150 countries, World Learning works across six major program areas. We’re hard at work improving global education to ensure schools and teachers have the tools they need to support students — including English language instruction through our TESOL teacher training. We encourage civic engagement in communities around the world, and we strengthen institutions so that they can best serve their constituencies. Our workforce development programs help people cultivate the hard and soft skills they need to succeed. And we offer people-to-people exchanges for people of all ages who seek professional and academic enrichment.
All World Learning programs are grounded in five key approaches: experiential learning, leadership development, inclusive practices, innovation, and grants management. We believe in partnering with local experts, organizations, and institutions to find solutions that will truly work for each community. Together, we create the foundations for a better tomorrow.
World Learning is a member of the World Learning Inc. family, which also includes The Experiment in International Living and School for International Training.
World Learning is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/veterans/ADA employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.