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Program Manager- Plastics Initiative

The Ocean Foundation

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Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023

Do you love the ocean? Are you ready to be part of a team to strengthen, support, and promote organizations dedicated to preserving ocean environments around the world? The Ocean Foundation, a DC-based non-profit international community foundation is looking for a Program Manager to join our Plastics team!

Job Summary:

The Program Manager will support the Plastics Initiative Program Officer in implementing a global program with multiple international partners and stakeholders. The Program Manager will assist with technical research, drafting, and development of policy-related activities and materials; represent the organization at various meetings, conferences and high-level fora; ensure that the program adheres to established schedules, specifications, and budgets which will include engaging in outreach and cooperative engagement with all program partners, international collaborators and networks.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinates the operation of the program to confirm that assigned activities are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
Takes proactive steps to minimize delays in delivery and forecasts potential schedule delays and develops alternate plans.
Regularly communicates with program partners to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
Regularly communicates with Program Officer regarding the program’s status and any problems or potential problems.
Contribute to programmatic Monitoring and Evaluation for the program.
Support the Program Officer in strategic planning to advance the program’s goals and targets.
Provide oversight to program regarding project planning, implementation and reporting, including against agreed metrics.
Provide technical support regarding strategic policies and goals as they relate to reducing, preventing and eliminating plastic pollution.
Research, develop and draft policy briefs, reports, white papers and any other relevant materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Experience in plastic pollution issues and relevant policy fields including resource management, circular economy, sustainability and recycling.
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with diverse teams in a variety of time zones; integrate across disciplines; and work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders and communicate about complex policy issues.
Demonstrated program management skills, including the ability to manage or participate in activities and initiatives.
Experience supporting complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
Experience working with a diverse, multicultural, multidisciplinary set of stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with external networks and/or coalitions.
Excellent English verbal and written communications skills are essential.
Experience researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and recommendations for strategy and action.
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and political savvy.
Self-starter capable of proactively delivering on requirements.
Ability to quickly explore and provide recommendations on solutions to complex issues which may arise.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google products or related software.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Conservation Science, Business, Finance, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, International Development or related field and 4 years related experience, or equivalent combination.

Travel Requirements:

Must be able to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of the time or more.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The position is contingent on funding.

Salary Range: $70,000- $85,000

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