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    Senior Project Manager - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

    University of Maryland
    University of Maryland College Park, United States

    3 days ago

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    Posting Details

    Posting Details


    Position Number:
    128272



    Title:

    Faculty Assistant

    Functional

    Title:

    Senior Project Manager


    Category Status:
    15-Fac.
    Non-Tenured,Continuing Con


    Applicant Search Category:
    Faculty


    University Authorized FTE:
    1.0


    Unit:
    BSOS-Government & Politics


    Campus/College Information:
    Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution.

    Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power.

    This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled.

    Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas.

    The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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    Position Summary/Purpose of Position:


    The Center of International Democracy and Conflict Management (CIDCM) seeks an in-country senior project manager for aUSAID-funded project in Tamale, Ghana.

    The candidate will provide valuable coordination and project management support to a broader team comprised of academics and practitioners. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who will be proactive in solving project challenges and ensuring successful implementation. The position is based full-time in Tamale, Ghana.


    The project aims to reduce the threat of extremist violence in northern Ghana by improving social trust and cohesion across identity group lines.

    CIDCM, in partnership with Washington State University,USAID, and local partners in Ghana, has designed a novel People-2-People approach to combat the increasing terrorist threat and achieveUSAIDobjectives.

    We are conducting community-based intervention activities in approximately 20 different localities in the region, collecting pre- and post-intervention data and implementing other targeted research strategies to test the effectiveness of the interventions.

    The project takes place in multiple regions of northern Ghana, with headquarters in Tamale.


    The Senior Project Manager will work closely with team members based atCIDCM,WSU,WANEP-Ghana, andNORSAAC-Ghana to ensure successful implementation of project activities, from data collection to interventions to evaluations.

    Benefits Summary

    Top Benefits and Perks:
    Faculty Benefits Summary


    Minimum Qualifications:

    Education:
    Master's degree or higher in international affairs, development, conflict, public policy, the social sciences, or related field.


    Experience:
    At least five years of experience working in the international development and/or peacebuilding fields.


    Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
    Familiarity with the Northern Ghana social context.
    Exceptional organizational skills.
    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

    The ability to collaborate closely with individuals up, down, and laterally (with directors, field staff, USAID personnel, and US-based managers).

    Comfort/experience in a managerial or implementation role.
    Familiarity with basic budgeting and spreadsheets.
    The ability to work cross culturally.
    Comfort/experience living in a provincial town in a low-income context.
    Exposure to substantive issues related to peacebuilding and/or community-based activities.


    Preferences:

    Additional Certifications:

    Additional Information:

    Posting Date:
    04/05/2023


    Closing Date:
    Open Until Filled
    Yes

    Best Consideration Date
    04/30/2023

    Physical Demands


    Diversity Statement:


    The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

    The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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