The Director of International Programs will manage a team of Program Managers to oversee all country programs and lead on the development of new programs with major funders.

This is a 12 month maternity leave contract with the possibility of extension.

While the position is remote, the successful candidate will be based in the Washington, DC area.

 ▪       Oversees Program Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time

▪       Ensures deliverables are met according to project contractual requirements and agreements using results based management

▪       Oversees with the management of contracts, agreements, and relationships with institutional donors

▪       Regularly liaises with the finance department to monitor spend and oversee forecasting of all programs

▪       Oversees all monitoring of programs, including working with data analysts and external partners to collect, clean, and analyze data

▪       Manages the development of timely and accurate donor narrative reports in liaison with other team members and/or external stakeholders and ensures reporting is submitted as per donor requirements
50% of time

Job Responsibility #2:  New Business Development

▪       Actively investigates new funding sources to support ongoing and new programming

▪       Leads on the writing and editing of high quality funding applications

▪       Works with the CEO on donor development through involvement in networks and working groups as well as attendance at donor and networking events, as appropriate

▪       Builds relationships with existing and new donors with the goal of securing new funding opportunities

▪       Builds relationships with new implementing partners, as needed

40% of time

Job Responsibility #3:  Learning and Knowledge Management

▪       Ensures shared knowledge and learning with in the International Development Department and Big Bad Boo in general by sharing program results and other relevant information

▪       Ensures there is a culture of learning in the company

10% of time

Education

• Masters or post-graduate degree in international development or related field or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum ten years project management experience in the international development and/or humanitarian sectors
• Proven and demonstrable experience in successful proposal writing with multiple donors including UNICEF, USAID, EU, and others.
• Knowledge of project management cycles and tools including performance management frameworks

 Skills and knowledge:

• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize, work under pressure and manage multiple time-sensitive priorities
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Demonstrable ability to analyze challenges and propose workable solutions.
• Strong managerial and team building skills
• Technical skills in child-centered programming and/or international education, an asset
• Computer proficiency including strong MS Office skills.

If interested, please send CV and cover letter to jobs@bigbadboo.com and include “Program Director” in the subject line.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Big Bad Boo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or age.

Application deadline: rolling