The Senior Program Advisor serves as a senior member of the Office of Program and Project Development (OPPD) team, reporting directly to the Office Director or Deputy Office Director. The incumbent may serve as Deputy Office Director in the event of a vacancy and backstops the Office Director or Deputy Office Director during their absences. The incumbent provides management, oversight, and technical guidance to the Program Office staff performing project design, budget management, outreach and communications (DOC), and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL). The incumbent serves as the senior technical advisor and expert on program 2 cycle functions for the Program Office, assisting the Office Director in ensuring the Program Office staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, tools, and systems to effectively support the Mission.