Plan International USA Program Manager - Disaster Risk Management

Plan International USA is seeking a Program Manager, Disaster Risk Management for our Washington, DC office.  The Program Manager is responsible for supporting Plan International USA’s DRM portfolio and program, both in the pursuit of new awards and backstopping of its existing grants portfolio.  The Program Manager works closely with the Director in the development and implementation of Plan’s DRM strategy, as well as with Plan colleagues at Regional and Country Office level to support the implementation and growth of the organization’s US Government funded Emergency Response and Disaster Risk Reduction programming.  

                                  

Responsibilities:

• Lead backstopping of Plan’s institutional DRM project portfolio;
• As part of DRM team, lead pursuit of institutional funding, with a focus on U.S. Government donors;
• Support engagement with IH, ROs, and COs on DRM programming, practice, policy development, and initiatives;
• Support the development of DRM strategy;
• Support staff participation in DRM-related activities (including secondments and roster membership);
• Collaborate with IMC teams in the development of DRM-related individual funding efforts and communications pieces;
• Participate in development of operational areas relevant to DRM, including Logistics and Security planning;

• Represent Plan in USG-focused DRM events and fora.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Significant fundraising experience, including preparation of technical and cost applications for USAID and other USG donors
• Demonstrated experience leading the backstopping of USG-funded projects, including knowledge of USG rules and regulations for grant-funded awards
• Knowledge of DRM and international standards for emergency programming
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to engage collaboratively within diverse groups
• Superior problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, tight deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, make and communicate good decisions
• Willingness and ability to liaise with other teams and team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in relevant field required (International Development, Public Health, WASH, Agriculture) or Bachelor’s and 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field, such as Relief operations or Logistics
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing/backstopping USAID projects
• Significant overseas work experience in relief or development is highly desirable
• Experience with USG-funded emergency response programming highly desirable
• French and/or Spanish proficiency preferred

Physical and Mental Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Annual travel up to 40%, primarily international.

Please submit your cover letter and CV on-line at our website www.planusa.org/jobopps to Job Req # 2013-0226.

Organization Description

Globally, Plan is an over-$750 million organization established in 1937 and often ranked among the top 10 NGOs by reputation, size, and scope.  We work side by side with communities to end the cycle of poverty for children, reaching more than 56.5 million children in 50 developing countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.  We promise a better future for children and their communities by equipping them with the tools they need to create their own solutions, which range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects and child protection initiatives.  Our work environment is highly collaborative, with a network of wonderful employees and interns committed to promising futures, community by community.