The Center for Global Development (CGD), an independent, non-partisan research organization in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Program Manager for the Education and Child Wellbeing Program. The Senior Program Manager will support the strategic and functional agenda of the program, assisting the program director in all aspects of management of the program. This will include the development and communication of the program's work plan; outreach strategies to increase the visibility and impact of the program's activities; the day-to-day execution of the multi-year plan for the work of the program; hiring and recruitment of staff; managing consultant contracts; overseeing training and travel expenses; assisting in reports to funders and in writing funding proposals; and monitoring and tracking budget including personnel, expenses, and funding sources.
The successful candidate will have experience in managing large and complex programs, strong experience with grants management and donor relations, excellent organizational and communication skills and a strong understanding of current issues related to education and child wellbeing.
Responsibilities include:
Program Management
- Leading planning, budgeting, coordination, and implementation to achieve the program’s strategic goals.
- Assisting the program director, providing support in complex program management and execution of day-to-day functions, operations, and results.
- Jointly accountable with the program director for management of program budgets, impact and success.
- Providing regular guidance and supervision to associate staff to ensure that program materials and plans are updated regularly in Salesforce.
- Mobilizing financial resources and support for the program and its staff in close coordination and cooperation with fundraising staff and CGD leadership.
- Reporting to funders on work progress and products in coordination with fundraising staff and CGD leadership.
- Reporting to funders on work progress and products in coordination with fundraising staff.
- Managing recruitment, hiring, and staff training.
- Overseeing the design of all contracts with subcontracted partners and consultants, monitoring performance of partners and leading on contractual negotiations, as required.
Communications and outreach
- Assisting the Director with program communication and outreach activities, in collaboration with the Communications team, including engagement with external stakeholders and partners.
- Engaging in related outreach activities, including events/convenings and interacting with key individuals in the donor and policy communities.
- Developing and nurturing productive working relationships with key external stakeholders and partners in the development policy community.
- Collaborating with the communications team to develop products, relevant program materials and to plan events.
- Collaborating with the fundraising team on building funding partnerships.
- Tracking policy developments in education and child wellbeing.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in a related field required, though a relevant master's degree is desirable.
- Experience in operational or policy areas relevant to education and child wellbeing.
- Demonstrable experience in managing large, complex programs, ideally in an international development organization, with proven ability to manage competing priorities and a wide range of stakeholders.
- Significant experience of grant management and donor relations and cultivation.
- Understanding the current issues and debates related to education and child wellbeing policies.
- Proven ability to act with a high degree of autonomy and make decisions to deliver projects to a high standard, in budget and to tight deadlines.
- A working knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
- Proven ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment. An ability to see ahead and think strategically is essential.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as high level organizational skills with methodical approach to tasks and excellent attention to detail.
- Must have the right to live and work in the US.
Salary range -
$75,800 - $86,000 annually. Pay commensurate with education, skillset, and experience.
Deadline -
July 19 at 11:59 PM ET
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume. Please specify in the cover letter how you meet the criteria for the role.
The organization is working hybrid will all staff required to be in the office two days per week. CGD is registered to employ staff living in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Candidates must be able to live and work in one of these locations to be considered.In compliance with United States federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. CGD will sponsor United States work authorization for this position. Any offer of employment requiring sponsored work authorization is contingent on CGD and the candidate’s ability to successfully petition for and secure the necessary work visa(s). Read about CGD’s benefits package here.
CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.
