ProgramOfficerII,IVLP

FHI 360 designs and implements academic, professional, cultural, and youth exchange programs for students and emerging leaders around the world. We are seeking a Program Officer II to join our team that implements the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and other exchanges. The Program Officer will manage a series of short exchanges to the U.S. (typically 3-week) throughout the year for emerging leaders from around the world. Projects cover a vast array of topics such as federalism, judicial systems, entrepreneurship, education and public health. **This position is funded through the end of the calendar year: December 31, 2026.** **Accountabilities:** * Research, conceptualize and write proposals for exchange programs, developing themes and content and determining itineraries * Develop and manage project budgets to ensure that project activities have financial support and that expenses do not exceed funds authorized by project grants, which includes responsibility for disbursement of funds to project participants, interpreters, and vendors, as well as the reconciliation of travel advances * Identify and coordinate with local partner organizations across the United States to develop local programs * Arrange the Washington, D.C. itineraries for each project, including coordination of professional appointments, panels, site visits, and social and cultural activities * Arrange and conduct orientation sessions in the Washington, D.C. office for delegations. Help prepare project materials and packets for participants at the Washington, D.C. office prior to each group’s arrival. * Supervise program associate activities on assigned projects to ensure the timely planning and implementation of all project logistics and materials * Orient the project interpreters and liaisons to the policies and practices of FHI 360 and the client, and to the requirements of the assigned project * Maintain a close and responsive working relationship with the client, interpreters, a