COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Amideast is an American non-profit organization established in 1951 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with country offices and programs in the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond. Amideast provides transformational education, training, testing, and exchanges that enable individuals, companies, and international partners to better address 21st-century challenges at home and abroad. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for managing and implementing the Amideast Iraq Field Office’s portfolio of scholarship and exchange programs. The portfolio includes degree-granting scholarships and short-term educational programs funded by U.S. Government agencies, as well as programs supported by other donor partners. The Senior Program Manager oversees the design, planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of these programs. Core activities include preparing implementation plans, managing recruitment processes, developing program announcements, delivering presentations to stakeholders and applicants, screening applications, participating in interview panels as required, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting. 

The Senior Program Manager also leads the development and expansion of the program portfolio, including drafting and managing grants and cooperative agreements with donor partners. In coordination with the Country Director, the role supports business development efforts and generates new funding opportunities. This includes leading the preparation of technical and cost proposals for U.S. Government agencies and other donors and developing associated budgets. The Senior Program Manager leads fee-for-service growth efforts across Iraq through market analysis and targeted outreach. The Senior Program Manager reports to the Country Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management 
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and closeout. 
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, Amideast policies, and budget requirements, including forecasting and financial oversight. 
• Lead the development of technical and cost proposals for U.S. Government agencies and other donor partners, in coordination with the Country Director and Amideast headquarters. 
• Manage assigned staff, including setting priorities, providing regular feedback, holding staff accountable for performance and deliverables, and ensuring compliance with Amideast policies and codes of conduct. 


Scholarship and Exchange Programs 
• Oversee scholarship and exchange programs, including outreach, application support, advising, visa coordination, and pre-departure orientations. 
• Coordinate with the U.S. Embassy and Consulate and Amideast headquarters on program design, implementation, reporting, and compliance. 
• Conduct outreach visits to universities, NGOs, and businesses across Erbil and other areas of Iraq to promote exchange opportunities. 
• Maintain program databases, draft required reports, and ensure reporting deadlines are met. 

Business Development and Fee-for-Service Growth 
• Lead strategies to expand Amideast’s fee-for-service offerings, including TOEIC testing, PMP training, specialized English courses, and workforce development programs across Iraq. 
• Conduct market surveys, stakeholder mapping, and outreach campaigns to identify new clients and partners. 
• Collaborate with government ministries, universities, corporations, and NGOs to tailor Amideast products and services to client needs. 
• Support the Country Director in negotiating partnership agreements and developing proposals for new fee-for-service initiatives. 

Administrative Duties and Reporting 
• Prepare quarterly and final program reports for the Country Director and headquarters. 
• Oversee program-related administrative tasks. 
• Support all priorities and initiatives assigned by the Country Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in education, international development, public administration, business, management, or a related discipline. 
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in program or project management, consulting, education services, or a related field, with substantial experience in Iraq and/or the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. 
• At least seven years of supervisory or managerial experience, with a proven ability to lead teams, set priorities, and ensure accountability for performance and deliverables. 
• Experience with project monitoring, evaluation, and performance reporting, including tracking indicators, outputs, and results. 
• Strong financial management skills, including experience overseeing program or project budgets and working closely with finance and compliance teams. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, budget management, tracking, and reporting. 
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured reports, proposals, and professional correspondence for donors, institutional partners, and corporate clients. 
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken Sorani. 
• Professional proficiency in spoken Arabic. 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government counterparts, donors, headquarters staff, institutional partners, and private-sector clients. 

Preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading the development of technical and cost proposals for U.S. Government agencies and other international donors. 
• Prior experience managing or supporting grants and cooperative agreements funded by U.S. Government or other bilateral or multilateral donors. 
• Experience working with or within an international nonprofit or development organization. 
• Familiarity with education, workforce development, or exchange programs. 
• Experience working in complex or fragile operating environments. 
• Professional proficiency in written Arabic. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (either on a full time, temporary, or hybrid basis).
• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone

Up to 15% business travel may be required to support program implementation, outreach, partnership development, and donor engagement activities across Iraq.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.