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Program Officer (Fixed Term)

ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY - UK
71,122 per year
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
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Adventist Development and Relief AGCY - Silver Spring, MD 20904

Salary Range

$71,122.00 - $94,505.00 Salary/year

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is a global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that demonstrates God’s love and compassion. ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.

ADRA International is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such we have the right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church in the hiring process. In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not found, we will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand, respect and honor the mission, purpose, and identity of ADRA International

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SUMMARY

The Program Officer (PO) is a member of the Program Implementation Unit and will provide time-bound surge support (8 months) across the management of U.S. Government funded programs, with occasional support to foundation and other donor-funded projects as needed.

The role supports Senior Program Managers with core program management functions, including reporting, coordination, and the systematic capture and translation of program learning into actionable and donor-facing products. This includes alignment with ADRA International systems such as LogAlto and adherence to donor requirements.

This position contributes to strengthening ADRA International’s ability to connect implementation, data, and learning to support adaptive management and strategic positioning with key donors, particularly U.S. Government entities (DOS, USDA).

*This position is an 8 month assignment and employment will be on a fixed term agreement*

OUTCOMES

  • Timely and high quality submission of programmatic reports to donors
  • Effective coordination between ADRA International and Country Offices
  • Strong alignment between program implementation, LogAlto reporting, and narrative outputs
  • Structured capture and use of implementation learning to inform program improvement
  • Development of high quality knowledge and communication products aligned with donor priorities (primarily USG, with applicability to other donors)
  • Improved visibility of program performance and results across the portfolio

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PRE-REQUISITES

Required 

  • Master’s degree in international studies, Business Administration or Knowledge Management.
  • At least one year of relevant experience in program management, and/or Knowledge Management within international development or related sectors
  • Experience in program design, implementation, and monitoring
  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in cross-cultural teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, Canva, Tablea, Logalto.
  • Fluency in English

Preferred 

  • Familiarity with U.S. Government funding mechanisms (USAID, USDA, State Department)
  • Additional language skills (French, Spanish, or Arabic)
  • PMD certification or equivalent
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
  • Ability to meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across teams and geographies
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

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BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES (Choose Three)

  • Working with PeopleDemonstrates an interest and understanding of others; adapts to the team and builds team spirit.
  • Writing and ReportingWrites clearly, succinctly and correctly; writes convincingly in an engaging and expressive manner.
  • Creating and InnovatingProduces new ideas, approaches or insights; creates innovative designs.
  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer ExpectationsFocuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management Support (Approx. 80%)

  • Support the review and updating of internal procedures, tools, and guidance documents
  • Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly program updates, ensuring alignment between narrative reporting and LogAlto data
  • Support the use of LogAlto for tracking indicators, extracting insights, and strengthening coherence between M&E data and program narratives
  • Review and provide quality assurance for programmatic reports, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with donor expectations (primarily USG, with occasional support to other donors)
  • Support submission of reports through donor platforms
  • Coordinate regular check-ins with Country Offices, document key discussion points, and track follow-up actions
  • Maintain program tracking tools and dashboards (SharePoint, LogAlto, and internal trackers)
  • Provide general programmatic and administrative support as needed

2. Learning and Knowledge Management

  • Identify, capture, and synthesize key lessons learned from program implementation in coordination with Program Managers and MEAL teams
  • Translate program data and field experience into structured learning products, including briefs, white papers, and implementation summaries
  • Ensure learning outputs are aligned with LogAlto data, donor reporting, and program priorities
  • Support the development of donor-facing materials that highlight results, approaches, and impact, aligned primarily with USG priorities and adaptable to other donor audiences
  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing to promote consistency and uptake of best practices across the portfolio
  • In coordination with Marketing and Development (M&D), support the identification and framing of humanitarian stories grounded in program evidence

3. New Business Development Support (Approx. 20%)

  • Support proposal development through research, drafting, editing, and formatting
  • Integrate relevant program learning and evidence into proposals to strengthen positioning with U.S. Government donors (DOS, USDA) and, where relevant, foundation and other funding streams
  • Track donor priorities, funding trends, and emerging areas of focus

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • N/A

Functional Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as required.

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TRAVEL

Up to 15% domestic and international travel required. Must have the ability to travel on short notice if necessary.

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Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment; to perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner; to work as part of a team as well as to complete assignments independently; to take instructions from supervisors; to exercise problem-solving skills; and to interact with co-workers, supervisors, network employees, donors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

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Person must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation. Incumbent should be in optimal health for difficult and temporary below-basic living conditions at overseas location and for field travel in general.

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SAFEGUARDING

ADRA personnel are expected at all times to act to protect the interests of children and vulnerable adults and to prevent the occurrence of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in the course of their duties. This includes ensuring strict compliance with ADRA’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy, Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA) Policy and relevant guidelines. Failure to comply with the expectations set out in ADRA’s Code of Conduct and policies may lead to disciplinary action or termination of your employment or engagement with ADRA. ADRA personnel are required to undergo relevant background checks and to report any reasonable suspicion of a breach of ADRA Safeguarding policies in which a child, vulnerable adult or other person may be adversely affected (including compliance with mandatory reporting obligations.

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