Position Description
Job Title:
Senior Program Officer,
Special Initiatives and Partnership Development
Effective Date: April 2015
Grade:
CN-08
Location: Beijing, China
Reports To:
Regional Director, East Asia
Division:
D565
IIE’s mission is to advance international education and access to education worldwide. We envision a
future in which educational, cultural and professional opportunities transcend borders to foster a
peaceful and interconnected world where all people achieve their full potential; think and act as global
citizens; and build inclusive, thriving communities.
The IIE Beijing Office, [IIE Consulting (Beijing) Ltd.], is seeking applications from resident Chinese
nationals for a full-time Senior Program Officer position supporting current initiatives and future
program development in the Chinese philanthropic community. The initial contract will be for one
year, with the possibility of extension based on availability of funding
Purpose of Position: The Senior Program Officer for Special Initiatives and Partnership Development will
report directly to the Regional Director for East Asia. S/he will divide his/her time evenly between two
key areas: (i) identifying, pursuing and securing strategic business opportunities within IIE’s mission; and
(ii) providing leadership and program management expertise for a unique initiative to engage and
provide a discussion space for China’s emerging philanthropic community to explore maximizing the
impact of their social investments.
This position is based in Beijing, China.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
New Opportunities Research (15%)
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Work closely with the Regional Director to research opportunities to engage international
educational programming to address developing needs in China, including identifying funding
trends around those opportunities.
Proposal Development (20%)
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Lead and/or contribute substantially to proposal development efforts from the IIE/Beijing office,
including outlining and drafting proposal sections
Liaise with IIE’s US offices to obtain necessary approvals
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Form strategic partnerships/alliances
Recruit additional expertise as needed; and
Provide cost estimates to ensure accurate budgeting.
External Representation (15%)
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Represent IIE to local stakeholders—including the donor, government, educational, and
philanthropic communities, among others—as assigned by the Regional Director.
Program-specific management (20%)
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Provide overall management for the Ford Foundation-funded Learning Circles for Chinese
Philanthropy Program, ensuring the timely completion of all planned project activities according
to the client-approved work-plan.
Activities for Learning Circles (25%)
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Design and conduct outreach activities with the Chinese philanthropic community to engage
interest in the Learning Circles concept.
Convene and facilitate Learning Circles workshops as a discussion space for philanthropists
looking to identify ways to maximize their impact.
General Management of Deliverables (5%)
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Draft and refine all contractually required deliverables, including financial reporting, in a timely
manner.
Education/Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience developing and/or managing programs in the education or
philanthropic sectors
Experience required researching educational trends and challenges
Experience required designing programs to address those challenges and opportunities,
including full proposal development experience
Skills Required:
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Familiarity with the Chinese philanthropic community required, existing linkages with the
community strongly preferred.
Strong organizational, planning, and scheduling skills with demonstrated ability to execute
multiple projects on time and on budget.
Strong spoken and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin, to convey
information to individuals and groups of varying educational, cultural, and experience levels.
Proven ability to work effectively with Chinese individuals, groups and institutions involved in
philanthropy.
Demonstrated commitment to quality and customer focus with ability to build and maintain
effective relationships.
Ability to comply with guidelines, policies and procedures.
High level of integrity and accountability.
Professionalism, maturity, and the ability to use diplomacy in difficult situations.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: Essential functions are typically performed in an office
setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a locally-hired position. A relocation package will not be provided.
To apply for this position, email your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to
[email protected]. Please title your message “[YOUR LAST NAME][YOUR FIRST NAME] SPO
Special Initiatives.”
Applications received by April 1, 2015 will receive priority consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be
contacted by email to arrange an interview.
If you have already applied for this position, it is not necessary to reapply.
No phone calls please.