Deputy Head of Programs

Position description

Malteser International Americas (MI Americas) is an affiliate of Malteser International, the humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta, a 900-year lay religious order with a mission to serve the poor and the sick irrespective of religion, ethnicity, or political persuasion. Our work is guided by the belief that every person has the right to live a healthy life with dignity. With over 140 programs annually across 35 countries, our programs reach millions of people worldwide.

Duties

MI Americas is Malteser International’s U.S. affiliate, an independent 501c3 organization based in New York City. The Deputy Head of Programs will support the Program Director in leading and strategically developing humanitarian and development-oriented programs in the Americas, in overseeing the program team, and working closely with the program operations and development/fundraising teams. The Deputy will focus on oversight of US-government-funded programs and their quality. MI Americas is looking for an experienced professional with international program and leadership experience to support further development of the Americas program with a stronger focus on obtaining US government and US Foundation grants, also for worldwide funding. This is a role for someone dynamic with a drive for high-quality results who identifies with the values and visions of MI.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Portfolio Management and Oversight, in close collaboration with Program Director 
• Overall oversight, quality assurance, and strategic development of the Americas portfolio, with a particular focus on USG grants 
• Ensure effective management of awards within the assigned portfolio 
• Provide input to the strategic and operational plans for these awards 
• Identify issues and support team members to develop plans for course correction, and/or escalation, when necessary 
• Oversee the start-up, implementation, and close-out of the portfolio of assigned awards 
• Closely collaborate with the operations team supporting Country Office management of awards as well as compliance and communication with donors 
• Lead on the full life cycle of programs/funds for one assigned response, ensuring adherence to donor rules and regulations and supporting Country Offices to meet key deliverables. 
• Travel to MI country offices to conduct reviews, provide operations support, and build Country Office capacity on donor requirements 
• Ensure effective risk management in regional portfolio in close collaboration with the Program Director, Global Advisors on Safety and Security, Compliance, and Integrity Management 
• Support monitoring of the regional budget and ensuring the proper use of funds 
• Representation of MI externally and maintenance of contact with donors, networks, and organizations in the US and region 
• Support the acquisition of public and private funding to support the programs. Strategically plan and implement a shift from current German and EU funding to stronger US funding, also for worldwide funding opportunities. Management Support 
• Support the Program Director in the supervision and development of assigned program managers in HQ and program coordinators at country offices, embracing diversity 
• For direct reports, oversee orientation, development of individual and teamwork plans, performance evaluations 
• Serve as backstop and support for team members in the implementation of portfolio 
• Foster a collegial environment that promotes knowledge sharing, respectful engagement, and models joint collaboration 
• Represent MI Americas programs towards US and regional donors, foundations, major donors, and at fundraising events 

We Offer: 

• A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment. 
• Fast pace, extensive decision-making power, innovation, and highly dynamic and motivated teams. 
• Part of a network of several Order of Malta professional and voluntary organizations across the world, including a diplomatic network and representation at the UN. 
• Flexible working hours and mobile working by arrangement, as well as the compatibility of work and family life. 
• Opportunity of work missions to visit programs and projects in the country locations. 
• Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience 
• Demonstrated field-level experience in chronic or acute humanitarian crises 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with and raising funds from international donors; in particular excellent knowledge of the US funding landscape, including PRM, USAID, BHA, and US Foundations with a successful track record in acquiring grants 
• Excellent grant writing skills 
• Proven success working across the full cycle of project/award management and implementation 
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team, with interest and ability to recruit, support, retain and develop staff 
• Proven analytical, organization, communication, and management skills; must have attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to make independent decisions. 
• Ability to lead portfolio review and analysis processes to ensure oversight and management of risk for awards in portfolio 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and in a culturally sensitive manner with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally 
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish; French would be an asset 
• High level of identification with the mission and vision of MI as a catholic organization 
• Ability to travel as required to support humanitarian responses, country office support, and external representation

Application instructions

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