Program Manager – Global Advisory Services
2025-04-10T06:14:51+00:00
SoCha, LLC
https://www.greatzambiajobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_4240/logo/socha.jpg
http://socha.net/
FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Business Management and Administration
Management
2025-04-24T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Overview
SoCha is a US Government contractor currently bidding after a US Department of State request for proposals (RFP) to provide global advisory services. SoCha will include the best candidate as a proposed Program Manager in the proposal. The position is contingent upon contract award.
US citizenship and active TOP SECRET security clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all project budgets, personnel, and activities to ensure compliance with Department of State standards, the IDIQ, and Task Order performance work statements.
- Provide regular updates and required program or contract information to the Department of State.
- Conduct assessments and engage with a diverse group of stakeholders, including U.S. government agencies and offices, regional and multilateral officials, other international donors, local leaders, academics and non-governmental organizations in order to identify critical needs of the programs.
- Collect, track and maintain all information for all programs.
- Develop frameworks and assessment tools to enhance overall monitoring and evaluation.
- Travel periodically to international locations to conduct assessments, monitor and review programs, and meet with U.S. Embassy representatives and other international partners to ensure that projects are meeting their objectives and that project personnel are performing up to Department of State standards.
- Conduct research and provide updates leveraging best practices and initiatives related to strengthening security sector assistance.
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree or equivalent and six years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience, or
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and eight years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience, or
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience.
Qualifications
- At least three years as the lead program/project manager for a single or multiple contracts and/or task orders with a minimum $5 million ceiling value.
- At least three years as the lead program/project manager for Foreign Assistance programs for the Department of State and/or United States Agency for International Development with an individual or multiple contract or task order award with a minimum $1 million obligated value.
- At least eight years of progressive leadership experience in managing complex projects and/or programs, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated adherence to quality standards and reviews program deliverables. Demonstrated research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work with customers/clients, including the ability to respond to cost and technical tasks, monitor contract and task order performance, and apply required course corrections.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software to include Word, Power Point, Teams, Excel (advanced) and SharePoint. List examples showing advanced skills, e.g., presentation development, written policies/procedures, formulas/functions, data visualization, pivot tables, macros, or VBA language. Provision of Certification in MS Office through industry recognized provider (e.g., Certiport, Coursera, etc.) is required.
- Demonstrated fluency (spoken and written) in English language, when such is not the native language, including experience summarizing complex technical and programmatic issues in a concise manner for the U.S. government. Provision of Certification in English language through industry recognized provider (e.g., Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), etc.) is required.
Security Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Active TOP SECRET clearance required prior to start.
Compensation
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Anticipated salary range is $100,000 to $220,000 contingent on contract award and US Government approval.
Oversee all project budgets, personnel, and activities to ensure compliance with Department of State standards, the IDIQ, and Task Order performance work statements. Provide regular updates and required program or contract information to the Department of State. Conduct assessments and engage with a diverse group of stakeholders, including U.S. government agencies and offices, regional and multilateral officials, other international donors, local leaders, academics and non-governmental organizations in order to identify critical needs of the programs. Collect, track and maintain all information for all programs. Develop frameworks and assessment tools to enhance overall monitoring and evaluation. Travel periodically to international locations to conduct assessments, monitor and review programs, and meet with U.S. Embassy representatives and other international partners to ensure that projects are meeting their objectives and that project personnel are performing up to Department of State standards. Conduct research and provide updates leveraging best practices and initiatives related to strengthening security sector assistance.
Demonstrated adherence to quality standards and reviews program deliverables. Demonstrated research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with customers/clients, including the ability to respond to cost and technical tasks, monitor contract and task order performance, and apply required course corrections. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software to include Word, Power Point, Teams, Excel (advanced) and SharePoint. List examples showing advanced skills, e.g., presentation development, written policies/procedures, formulas/functions, data visualization, pivot tables, macros, or VBA language. Provision of Certification in MS Office through industry recognized provider (e.g., Certiport, Coursera, etc.) is required. Demonstrated fluency (spoken and written) in English language, when such is not the native language, including experience summarizing complex technical and programmatic issues in a concise manner for the U.S. government. Provision of Certification in English language through industry recognized provider (e.g., Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), etc.) is required.
Master’s Degree or equivalent and six years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience, or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and eight years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience, or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience.
No Requirements
JOB-67f761dbb4026
Vacancy title:
Program Manager – Global Advisory Services
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
SoCha, LLC
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 24 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Similar Jobs in Zambia
Learn more about SoCha, LLC
SoCha, LLC jobs in Zambia
JOB DETAILS:
Overview
SoCha is a US Government contractor currently bidding after a US Department of State request for proposals (RFP) to provide global advisory services. SoCha will include the best candidate as a proposed Program Manager in the proposal. The position is contingent upon contract award.
US citizenship and active TOP SECRET security clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all project budgets, personnel, and activities to ensure compliance with Department of State standards, the IDIQ, and Task Order performance work statements.
- Provide regular updates and required program or contract information to the Department of State.
- Conduct assessments and engage with a diverse group of stakeholders, including U.S. government agencies and offices, regional and multilateral officials, other international donors, local leaders, academics and non-governmental organizations in order to identify critical needs of the programs.
- Collect, track and maintain all information for all programs.
- Develop frameworks and assessment tools to enhance overall monitoring and evaluation.
- Travel periodically to international locations to conduct assessments, monitor and review programs, and meet with U.S. Embassy representatives and other international partners to ensure that projects are meeting their objectives and that project personnel are performing up to Department of State standards.
- Conduct research and provide updates leveraging best practices and initiatives related to strengthening security sector assistance.
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree or equivalent and six years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience, or
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and eight years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience, or
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience.
Qualifications
- At least three years as the lead program/project manager for a single or multiple contracts and/or task orders with a minimum $5 million ceiling value.
- At least three years as the lead program/project manager for Foreign Assistance programs for the Department of State and/or United States Agency for International Development with an individual or multiple contract or task order award with a minimum $1 million obligated value.
- At least eight years of progressive leadership experience in managing complex projects and/or programs, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated adherence to quality standards and reviews program deliverables. Demonstrated research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work with customers/clients, including the ability to respond to cost and technical tasks, monitor contract and task order performance, and apply required course corrections.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software to include Word, Power Point, Teams, Excel (advanced) and SharePoint. List examples showing advanced skills, e.g., presentation development, written policies/procedures, formulas/functions, data visualization, pivot tables, macros, or VBA language. Provision of Certification in MS Office through industry recognized provider (e.g., Certiport, Coursera, etc.) is required.
- Demonstrated fluency (spoken and written) in English language, when such is not the native language, including experience summarizing complex technical and programmatic issues in a concise manner for the U.S. government. Provision of Certification in English language through industry recognized provider (e.g., Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), etc.) is required.
Security Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Active TOP SECRET clearance required prior to start.
Compensation
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Anticipated salary range is $100,000 to $220,000 contingent on contract award and US Government approval.
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
To apply for this job please visit jobs.socha.net.
All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION
