“We work in 31 countries, assisting
approximately 15.2 million children and their family members, regardless of
race, creed or gender. Our distinctive approach focuses on working with
children throughout their journey from birth to young adulthood, as well as with
families, local organizations and communities globally to create the
environments children need to thrive.
approximately 15.2 million children and their family members, regardless of
race, creed or gender. Our distinctive approach focuses on working with
children throughout their journey from birth to young adulthood, as well as with
families, local organizations and communities globally to create the
environments children need to thrive.
When you work with ChildFund International, you
will continuously raise the bar by doing more, doing it better, measuring your
progress and communicating your results so that others are inspired to join us
in our efforts.”
will continuously raise the bar by doing more, doing it better, measuring your
progress and communicating your results so that others are inspired to join us
in our efforts.”
ChildFund International is seeking an experienced
Senior Program Officer to provide leadership and guidance for effective project
implementation and post-award management of ChildFund International’s global
grant portfolio. In supporting leadership and learning around the Children and
Young Adolescents and Youth stages of children’s development, the Senior
Program Officer works collaboratively with divisional, regional and field-based
colleagues in implementation, evaluation and learning in line with ChildFund’s
theory of change for childhood development.
Senior Program Officer to provide leadership and guidance for effective project
implementation and post-award management of ChildFund International’s global
grant portfolio. In supporting leadership and learning around the Children and
Young Adolescents and Youth stages of children’s development, the Senior
Program Officer works collaboratively with divisional, regional and field-based
colleagues in implementation, evaluation and learning in line with ChildFund’s
theory of change for childhood development.
The Senior Program Officer provides guidance around
project management to ensure effective post award grant management and successful
implementation of awards from U.S. based institutional donors. S/he monitors
program and financial performance of assigned projects within the Childhood and
Young Adolescents and Youth portfolios to support effective project
implementation and contribute to a life stage learning agenda. S/he coaches,
trains and provides guidance to National Office Project teams related to
project agreements, modifications, work plans and M&E plans, and
sub-agreement management.
project management to ensure effective post award grant management and successful
implementation of awards from U.S. based institutional donors. S/he monitors
program and financial performance of assigned projects within the Childhood and
Young Adolescents and Youth portfolios to support effective project
implementation and contribute to a life stage learning agenda. S/he coaches,
trains and provides guidance to National Office Project teams related to
project agreements, modifications, work plans and M&E plans, and
sub-agreement management.
The Senior Program Officer works collaboratively to
standardize and strengthen compliance monitoring tools across the grant
portfolio, including the development and implementation of escalation criteria
and initiation of corrective action. S/he represents ChildFund at industry
critical events and manages US based external donors/ sub-award partners’
relationships related to post award management. The Senior Program Officer
provides input into proposal development and supervises junior grants
management staff.
standardize and strengthen compliance monitoring tools across the grant
portfolio, including the development and implementation of escalation criteria
and initiation of corrective action. S/he represents ChildFund at industry
critical events and manages US based external donors/ sub-award partners’
relationships related to post award management. The Senior Program Officer
provides input into proposal development and supervises junior grants
management staff.
ChildFund’s staff is integral to achieving the
organization’s mission. ChildFund International’s mission is to help deprived,
excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to improve their lives and
the opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting
and positive change to their communities.
organization’s mission. ChildFund International’s mission is to help deprived,
excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to improve their lives and
the opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting
and positive change to their communities.
We promote societies whose
individuals and institutions value, protect and advance the worth of children.
individuals and institutions value, protect and advance the worth of children.
Required Skills
- At least 5 years professional experience in
project/grant management, including at least 2 years’ experience in
resource poor settings internationally preferred. - Proven ability managing, providing technical
assistance, and guidance to project staff and partners regarding US donor
agencies including USG, foundations, and corporations. - Demonstrated experience moving forward teams
composed of professional and support staff to achieve objectives. - Good business acumen with the ability to
organize work, identify and mitigate risk, troubleshoot issues to minimize
crisis situations. - Proven ability to set priorities, execute
project work efficiently, work within deadlines, and multitask. - Proven ability in training and mentoring of
staff. - Ability to use initiative and independent
judgment - Strong negotiation skills.
- General understanding of grants budgeting,
accounting, cost recovery. - Proven communication and interpersonal skills
in multicultural working environment. - Strong proficiency in French, Spanish, or
Portuguese highly desirable. - Flexible, Adaptable, Detail-oriented, Team
Player. - Computer literacy, particularly word
processing and spreadsheets. - Ability to travel internationally.
EDUCATION
- Minimum of: Bachelor degree in related
discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience.
EOE M/F/D/V
How to apply:
Applications for this position should be sent to: http://childfund-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=302207&company_id=15818&jobboardid=479
Closing Date: Saturday, 26 January 2013
