Africa Senior Program Manager — Grants & Strategy

Default Brand; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work

Vacation & leaves

Professional development

Job summary

International Republican Institute (IRI) is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Africa, based in Washington, DC with in-office presence required three days per week. The role oversees regional grants, engages with project specialists, and supports business development and external engagement.

You will help shape country strategies and ensure programmatic success within funder guidelines. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in democratic governance, strong management and budgeting experience, and the

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations, or related field.
• Graduate degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to present clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor political developments in the assigned region.
• Lead design of new programming and contribute to country strategies.
• Oversee grant portfolios ensuring fiscal and compliance requirements.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Management experience

Budgeting

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in political science or IR

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

International Republican Institute (IRI) is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Africa, based in Washington, DC with in-office presence required three days per week. The role oversees regional grants, engages with project specialists, and supports business development and external engagement.

You will help shape country strategies and ensure programmatic success within funder guidelines. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in democratic governance, strong management and budgeting experience, and the