Job Vacancies Relief International, September 2011
Job Vacancies Relief International
Position Program Development Director
Location: Washington, D.C., with travel as necessary (estimated 30% travel)
Closing Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011
About RI: Relief International (RI) is an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President, Programs, the PD Director serves as the leader of the Program Development Unit, focused on program development, outreach, representation, and organizational development .
Job Vacancies ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* Develop relationships with current and potential future donors and partners, including USG agencies, other bilateral and multilateral donors, private and corporate foundations, and project implementation partners
* Contribute to strategic planning in the area of program development
* Manage the process of development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to RFA/Ps
* Contribute to technical writing on proposals
* Work with the SVP, Programs to develop and maintain strategies for the development of existing country programs
* Travel to the field as necessary to assist in needs assessment , partnership discussions, and program design (30%)
* Liaise with and train staff on RI program desks and technical units to ensure that program development work is carried out according to policy and at a high standard
* Represent RI in DC at coordination meetings, conferences, and other external representation, as delegated
* In the event of a possible RI response to an emergency situation , provide direct support to the RI Emergency Response Committee in formulating a strategy for intervention
* Lead the weekly Program Development Department meeting
* Oversee and provide guidance and leadership to junior staff; oversee day to day functioning of the Program Development Unit
* Evaluate staff performance
Job Vacancies QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Successful proposal writing and partnership development track record
* Demonstrated success in developing winning bid packages for large scale projects with USAID
* Solid understanding of USG, UN agency, EU government, and other institutional donor requirements
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities, meeting deadlines
* Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
* Ability to follow instructions and carefully review work for accuracy
* Ability to act independently to identify and analyze problems and recommend effective solutions
* BA or MA in related field
* At least seven years work experience in a related field showing progressive increases in assigned responsibility
* Nonprofit/NGO experience required
Job Vacancies Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, salary history, and three professional supervisory references (who we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to hrprogramsHQ@ri.org. The email subject line should include the following: Program Development Director.
