Program Officer - SEA

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary
The Program Officer will assist with managing program aspects for Southeast Asia (SEA) programs to include program design through implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, fundraising, advocacy, outreach, administration, and backstopping field projects. This position is based in Washington DC and reports to the Director for SEA programs.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of all program aspects, including work plan development, monitoring and evaluation, and close out
• Coordinate and help produce proposals as assigned, ensuring that proposals meet funder specifications and deadlines; draft narrative reports to funders
• Conduct research for new business development and funding sources; develop partnerships with key organizations and donors liaising with them during key stages of the proposal development process
• Coordinate with Grants & Contracts and Finance for budget review and approvals for Grant Awards
• Negotiate and write contracts, MOUs, letters of agreement, and other contractual documents for partners and vendors, and manage to ensure that the objectives and terms of agreements are met
• Assist with financial management, including preparation of check and wire requests and budget tracking
• Provide technical and financial oversight to sub-grantees in the field
• Communicate via Skype, email and phone with field staff, consultants and local partners
• Assist with organizing events and meetings related to FH programs and represent FH at external events with donors and government officials
• Other related duties as assigned.

We offer great benefits including:

• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
• 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
• Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
• Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
• And much more……