International Development Program/Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the ProSidian Engagement Team Project (Contract) Manager and Lead Evaluator for DOL ILAB MEL and Data Services.

• Oversee monitoring programs, assess impact, and transform labor data into actionable insights.

• Ensure that contract deliverables are of high quality, delivered on time, and within budget.

• Supervise workflow among specialists, subcontractors, and other contributors.

• Represent the engagement team on daily contract matters.

• Manage the engagement, identify challenges, and propose solutions.

• Lead the project team and ensure quality control.

• Plan and delegate tasks to the evaluation team.

• Serve as a liaison between the COR and the evaluation team.

• Review evaluation tasks, reports, and deliverables.

• Provide technical assistance to ILAB and project staff.

• Interact with clients regarding program and technical matters.

• Identify and resolve technical and complex evaluation issues.

• Monitor job performance and the quality of evaluations.

• Develop and implement staffing plans, project plans, and quality control standards.

• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports and final deliverables.

• Oversee operational tasks related to the specialist bench, including workflow and staffing logistics.

• Maintain a qualified pool of specialists across various evaluation methods, sectors, geographies, and languages with a six-week notice period.

• Manage workflow, budget, schedule, staffing, quality control, client communication, reporting, and review of deliverables.

• Maintain annual work plans and ongoing task assignments.

• Plan assignments, coordinate teams, and ensure timely delivery.

• Oversee contract governance and global operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher is required.

• Minimum of 5 years of contract management experience in the international development sector.

• At least 5 years of experience in executing and supervising various MEL services.

• A relevant bachelor's degree is recommended.

• Proven project management experience is essential.

• PMP certification is optional.

• Experience in budget management, scheduling, staffing, risk monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and reporting is necessary.

• Must demonstrate accountability, organization, sound judgment, and timely escalation of issues.

• Capability to manage travel logistics, e-Country Clearance, and not-to-exceed travel/ODC controls.

• Ability to track written COR approvals for scope expansions.

• Must coordinate PII, accessibility, and language delivery requirements.

• Named key personnel; prior COR approval is required for substitutions and qualified replacements within five business days.

• Proficiency in English is required as it is the work/site language.

• Availability from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, with potential early mornings, evenings, and weekends during fieldwork as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Access to assistance programs.

• Paid time off is available.

• Insurance benefits are provided.

• Retirement programs are offered.

• Flexible spending programs are available.

• Opportunities for education and professional development.

• Potential for bonuses.

• Discounts may be available.

• Flexible schedules are offered where possible.

• Wellness resources and preventive healthcare services are provided.

• Opportunities for leadership, technical development, recognition, and career advancement.