Job Title: Head of Programs, Malteser International Americas

Location: New York, NY

Reports To: Executive Director, Malteser International Americas

Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid (Based at NYC RHQ)

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled, on a rolling basis.

Summary:

MI Americas is Malteser International’s U.S. affiliate, an independent 501c3 organization based in New York City. The Head of Programs will be charged with 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 Head of Programs 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

• 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 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

• Supervise and develop 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

Skills and Experience

• 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

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.
• Opportunity of work missions to visit programs and projects in the country locations.
• Competitive benefits package.
• $110,000 – $130,000 annually, depending on experience.

About Malteser International

Malteser International Americas is an affiliate of Malteser International, the humanitarian relief organization of the Sovereign Order of Malta. Through its U.S. headquarters, Malteser International Americas provides emergency relief and sustainable, community-based programs focused on health, nutrition, clean water, sanitation & hygiene, and disaster preparedness, to vulnerable people in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. For over 70 years, we remain committed to helping people in need without distinction of religion, race, or political persuasion. The humanitarian organization’s focus remains to empower people to live healthier, better, more resilient lives with dignity.