Program Manager, MCHIP Save the Children

The Program Officer (PO) will support management of day-to-day operations of and technical assistance to program activities for Save the Children MCHIP programs worldwide. Working closely with the MCHIP Deputy Director, the Newborn Health Team Leader, technical staff, and fellow program and finance support staff in headquarters and country offices, the PO will provide programmatic oversight for the design, development, and implementation of SC’s MCHIP programs.  The PO will also ensure regular communication and strong collaboration between SC and MCHIP partners, with donor representatives, as well as with SNL, DHN and SC support functions, including finance and grants management.

Responsibilities

    Ensure high quality programs through regular monitoring and oversight of assigned country programs including:
        ensuring necessary program planning, development and implementation/management activities function smoothly and efficiently.
        developing internal processes and systems for monitoring and tracking MCHIP programs
        working closely with the MCHIP Grants & Finance Managers to develop budgets, track spending, and    ensure timely financial reporting; and facilitating regular country program review meetings
        participating in monitoring and evaluation of activities for countries assigned and assist in results reporting.
        participating in the review of core workplan activities as they relate to country programs

    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SC’s MCHIP portfolio and represent SC to MCHIP partner agency and USAID, both in Washington and in the field
    Contribute to and ensure the generation, documentation, and sharing of knowledge on assigned country programs, lessons learned, etc.
    Support process for input into SC MCHIP Core and Country quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports, including necessary results pathway indicators

Requirements

    Advanced degree in public health or related field
    Minimum 5 years experience managing international health programs, particularly those requiring coordination of multiple inputs from field, regional and/or headquarter offices.
    Experience in the design, development, and monitoring of international health programs
    Experience in developing program budgets and tracking expenses against activities
    Strong programming, management and technical skills, specifically in reference to MNCH in developing countries
    Experience working on large, complex programs with multiple partners
    Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communications skills
    Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
    Knowledge of USAID and other donor programming priorities and technical requirements, including grants, sub-grant agreements and technical assistance support
    Ability to travel up to 20% time to developing countries
    French or Arabic Language skills highly desirable.

Position Type

Full-time regular

Organization Description

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012.  Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.

Save the Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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