Senior Vice President, Global Programs

Overview:

GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPE works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community.

GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPE is seeking a Senior Vice President to join the Global Programs team. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Sr. Vice President, Global Programs (SVP/GP) serves as a key member of the Senior Executive Team and is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Global Programs department, which oversees GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPE resource mobilization, program quality and accountability, and implementation of all programs and projects around the world.

The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership and direction to a diverse team of Global Programs professionals, while fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement of systems, processes, and staff professional development. This role requires exceptional strategic thinking, a deep understanding of international development and humanitarian contexts, and a proven record in leading large-scale, high-impact programs to support GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPE’ mission of bringing together local ingenuity and global insights to save lives, advance equity, and secure strong futures.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility Area: Strategy Development and Execution

• Drive the integration of layered cross-sectoral nexus approaches and best practices into programs to maximize impact and sustainability.
• Continuously assess programmatic trends and opportunities for operational excellence, program growth, innovation, and technical excellence, ensuring that GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPE remains at the forefront of international development and humanitarian efforts.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Global Programs strategy to become a premier partner of anchor programming in the nexus space in line with GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPE ' mission and strategic vision.

Responsibility Area: DeliveringProgram Impact

• Direct the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all global programs, ensuring their quality, effectiveness, and impact.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective integration, collaboration, and performance across the Global Programs Department and other departments to deliver on annual performance indicators for quality program delivery, operational excellence, revenue, and growth.
• Oversee GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPE efforts to grow our impact, improve our program quality and better meet the needs of the communities we serve, by integrating, aligning, and layering our programmatic work across our three portfolios (development, humanitarian, and financial inclusion) and enable us to become a premier provider of anchor programming in the nexus space.
• Develop, execute, and monitor the Global Programs Department budget, align with strategic priorities, and effectively distribute to ensure the programs and projects are resourced for success. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including partner organizations, governments, donors, and communities, to ensure effective program delivery and long-term sustainability.
• Ensure that GC becomes a humanitarian ready organization through the development of training, tools and protocols and a collaborative operating model with the non- GP departments.

Responsibility Area: Resource Mobilization and Partnership Development

• Work closely with the VP Business Development and the VP Humanitarian Assistance and other senior leaders to develop revenue growth strategies, identify and pursue funding opportunities to support GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPE ' Global Programs.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential donors, ensuring alignment between donor priorities and organizational objectives.
• Work with Global Programs leadership to support the development of country and regional capacity to conduct business intelligence, partner identification, development and mobilization and contribute to the design of compelling proposals and programmatic reports that effectively communicate GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPE ' impact and value propositions.

Qualifications:

• Experience with and appreciation for the value of private fundraising.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a passion for inclusive leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse cultures.
• Progressively responsible experience in international development and humanitarian work, with at least 10 years in senior leadership positions.
• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 20 years of related work experience or a minimum of 25 years of related work experience.
• Experience in managing and pursuing business with a variety of different donors and contractual mechanisms, with a strong focus on US Government grants and contracts.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and professionally develop staff and teams for improved performance and job satisfaction.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application (including your resume and cover letter) byAugust 21, 2023.Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled.

As an organization working to advance public health, GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPE has an obligation to model best practices and to do all we can to protect each other, our partners and the communities where we work. To ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our business operations, Global Communities is adopting a policy to safeguard the health of our visitors, employees, families, and the larger global community from COVID-19. Effective January 3, 2022, all U.S.-based Global Communities employees are required to provide proof of having received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA approved, approved for emergency use authorization, or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with Global Communities, as a condition of employment.

Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.