Program Director

Job Title

Program Director (Job No. : PG-EO-EM-E2-01)

Annual Salary : Starting at $150,800. Salary can increase by 5% every one to two years based on satisfactory performance. Annual salary may reach $183,299 maximum.

Download and read the complete job description at https : / / www.peacegov.org / assets / public / employment / PeaceGov-JD-ProgDirector.pdf and submit your application via email to hr@peacegov.org .

Application Deadline : October 31, 2025

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity for a senior executive to leave his or her imprint on a public interest program that would make a huge positive impact on the world. You will help Peaceful Governance Institute (PGI) to establish new models of peacebuilding and governance strengthening better matched for the 21st century. Join the team and change the world from chaotic enmity to harmonious amity. Be a leader in this transformation!

The Program Director leads the design and implementation of all programs and services, monitors achievement of program goals, and supervises employees and fellows. This position reports to the Executive Director. He or she establishes and maintains partnerships with third party entities. In any event that the Executive Director cannot perform his duties, the Program Director may serve as acting Executive Director.

The Program Director serves on a five-year renewable term for a maximum of three consecutive terms. He or she may be employed for up to 15 years.

Work performance is 100% remote. However, in-person meetings will be required as needed, providing at least two weeks prior notice. All of the executive officers will meet at least three times per year to discuss strategy, budgeting, performance, and sensitive matters. Applicants will be considered from all states, but the selected person must be able to travel to Washington, DC for the meetings.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• 17.5% Management and direction of the Peacekeeping Intervention Program
• 17.5% Management and direction of the Truth and Reconciliation Program
• 17.5% Management and direction of the Conflict Mediation Certification Program
• 15.0% Management and direction of the Governance Development Program
• 7.5% Management and direction of the IT Modernization Program
• 25.0% Administrative tasks involving all the programs

Job Requirements

Job Qualifications

Character Standards

Each person should exhibit the following character standards as demonstrated in work experience, personal life, general interests, and hobbies. The interview may have role playing exercises to assess these standards.

Evaluation Criteria

All applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria. Candidates who achieve a score of at least 80 points will advance to the final round for hiring.

15 Points : Educational Background

30 Points : Professional Experience

20 Points : Demonstration of Remaining Qualifications

10 Points : Demonstration of Character Standards (1 point for each standard)

10 Points : Command of Written Communications

10 Points : Command of Oral Communications

5 Points : Organization and Presentation of the Employment Application

Submission Guidelines

The selection committee looks forward to reading your resume or CV.

Please include if you need a reasonable accommodation based on a medical or religious reason.

Non-discrimination Policy

Peaceful Governance Institute does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by law, in employment, program participation, professional training, and training admission and enrollment inclusive of all operations. Peaceful Governance Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

If you felt discriminated against during the hiring process, please send a complaint by email to complaint@peacegov.org.

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