Director of Domestic Programs

Director of Domestic Programs, Global Health

Location:
United States

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than
500 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than
25 countries, responding to the world's most pressing global health
challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of
patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health
care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health
programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Director of Domestic Programs is responsible for leading Project HOPE's domestic strategic direction, strengthening relationships with government authorities, partners, and donors within the US and US Territories. The position holder oversees the domestic program portfolio to ensure achievement of program objectives completed on time and within approved budgets while supporting new business development.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Representation
Strategic Direction and Growth
Set the strategic vision and direction of domestic programs in close coordination with HOPE's Senior Regional Director to expand health and related services to underserved populations across the country, aligning programming to the country program strategy, sectoral expertise and technical standards.
Work with the Senior Regional Director to ensure program quality through consistent use throughout the country program of: assessments, design, and program development processes; comprehensive monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning systems.
Remain current on national and regional issues impacting domestic programs and partnerships and develop responsive strategies to ensure HOPE's mission can be carried out appropriately in case of contextual changes.
Ensure alignment with and involvement in meeting HOPE's domestic strategic objectives.
Identify opportunities for appropriate expansion and growth of programs, supported by the acquisition and investment of human resources.
Assist with the development and submission of competitive, responsive and high-quality proposals, and lead negotiations with donors and domestic health authorities.

Staff Performance Management
Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations and setting performance objectives.
Oversee program-based staff where applicable.
Offer leadership support for successful adherence by all staff to HOPE's Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures.
Work with HR staff to identify and implement recruitment and retention strategies.

Operational Management
Oversee the development and utilization of financial and operational policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with HOPE and donor requirements.
Ensure responsiveness and appropriate levels support, especially in the areas of HR, finance, legal and supply chain.
Provide oversight to domestic programs to ensure achievement of program objectives completed on time and within approved budget.
Lead on required internal and external reporting
Provide timely and effective oversight of the domestic program portfolio's financial position.
Maintain effective and coordinated budget monitoring processes for grant funds and discretionary funds.

Communications
Ensure adherence to HOPE global standards, including code of conduct and compliance requirements throughout domestic programs.
Maintain open communications with regional management staff, technical advisors, and HQ departmental staff.
HOPE staff must adhere to the values and principles, enforces policies on beneficiary protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Safety and Security Management
Take primary responsibility for overall management of safety and security for domestic programs.
Oversee the management of all security issues, including appropriate response to emergencies as they arise.
Keep security and contingency plans current and accessible to domestic program staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required; Graduate degree in Public Health is highly desirable
At least ten years of progressively responsible domestic health sector work experience in humanitarian contexts, including at least three years in a leadership role as Senior Manager of public health programs at state or national level.
Experience working on program end to end start up processes are a must
Experience building networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new funding opportunities for the organization
Demonstrated successful leadership and management experience with a multi-disciplinary team
Experience with representation and fundraising success, including prior experience with HHS, federal health agency donors, private corporation and foundations
Proven ability to negotiate and work with partner organizations
Experience with organizational capacity strengthening and partnership building
Strong budget and fiscal oversight capacities
Established capacity to deal with ambiguity in stressful situations
Ability to respond to multiple priorities in a timely manner, producing high-quality outcomes
Significant experience working in US based health programs is a must
Fluency in the English language with strong verbal and written communication skills
Lead the domestic portfolio by maintaining open and professional relations with colleagues, consultants and volunteers, promoting a strong team spirit and providing guidance, oversight and resources to enable staff to perform successfully.
Work closely with the Senior Regional Director to develop and carry out strategies that result in strong representation with national, state and local health authorities at various levels; donors (including government, corporations/foundations and private), international, national and local NGOs; and networks such as NGO and health sector coordination mechanisms.
Augment HOPE's visibility in country and assist with identifying strategic partnerships and donors
Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of HOPE domestic program portfolio, develop program strategies for continuation funding; develop an understanding of donor priorities and relationships necessary to seek support for planned funding.
Maintain strong relationships with US health authorities in close coordination with HOPE's Senior Regional Director, including national, state, and local health authorities.
Monitor potential and actual emergency situations in the US and US Territories, providing information and support to HOPE's Director of Emergency Response and Preparedness
In support of Project HOPE's emergency response operations, this position may serve as Team Lead and/or deploy to support emergency response efforts under the leadership of HOPE's Director of Emergency Response and Preparedness with approval from the Senior Regional Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an
office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
Must be able
to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel nationwide.

Work environment:
Typical
office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level.
Emergency
deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living
conditions.
Travel
for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation.
While
international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic
needs may require it intermittently to respond to onset emergencies.
Project
HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where
working conditions are classified as "hardship."

Due to the considerable number of inquiries we receive, only candidates
who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position
will be considered. No phone calls please.
However, since
we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to
retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you
direct us otherwise.

Notice to
applicants: Project HOPE does not conduct direct solicitation/recruitment via
email. Project HOPE never asks job applicants for payment or financial
information at any stage of the recruitment process. Project HOPE will never
send you a third-party check and ask you to cash it. If you have been recruited
via email, please contact Compliance@projecthope.org

Thank you very
much for your interest in Project HOPE.