The Resident Program Director (RPD) for Guyana is responsible for all programmatic, personnel, outreach and accounting matters in their designated country. In consultation with IRI/Washington, the RPD designs and implements a long-range strategy for IRI programs in the country, manages budgets and is responsible for compliance with local laws and /regulations governing current funding

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field.
• Also, five-seven years of professional experience in democratic governance and politics, preferably working directly with and providing support to civil society organizations/NGOs, legislative bodies, and/or electoral bodies and officials.
• Furthermore, demonstrate experience and knowledge strengthening civil society organizations and leading civic and voter education campaigns.
• Also, working knowledge of the politics, economics, history and culture of Guyana.
• Demonstrated experience working in complex political environments.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Also, management experience including the ability to motivate and manage staff.
• Furthermore, the candidate should have experience working with USG funded projects and familiarity with USG regulations and processes.
• Demonstrated financial management experience in developing and administering program budgets.
• Additionally, the ability to prepare, present and negotiate complex and sensitive agreements and/or project proposals with bilateral/multilateral agencies and other donor communities.
• Ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor or technical consultant; sensitivity to working in an advisory role with local organizations.

Duties

• Serves as the official senior IRI representative in the country, developing credibility with and maintaining good relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including U.S. and foreign diplomats and donor agencies, host-country government representatives, and program partners.
• Participates in the substantive design of new programs and contributes to the development of new program ideas.
• Additionally, oversees the implementation of all program activities oversees ensuring consistency with grant work plans and objectives.
• Establishes, maintains, and develops a productive working relationship with relevant stakeholders, consultants, field and DC staff.
• Also, oversees all operations related to the IRI field presence and ensures IRI is in compliance with local laws regarding IRI’s legal status in the country and employment of local staff.
• Similarly, supervises local field staff, including participating in the hiring, professional development and evaluation process for these staff. Sets specific goals and provides ongoing performance feedback.

About

• Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations.
• The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include: Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- It believes in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- Also, in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- It believes in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- Likewise, in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

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