The Regional Program Director is responsible for assisting the VP of International Programs in oversight, execution and management of the mission and vision of AGCI’s global orphan intervention programs. This individual is responsible for ensuring AGCI initiatives overseas are in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and core values; includes interaction and management of international contractors, government agencies, staff, officials, religious organizations and other public and private groups on behalf of AGCI, under the direction of the Vice President of International Programs.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assists with accreditation process of new country programs and helps to implement changes to existing programs. This may require extensive travel and long stays in various foreign countries.
- Works with international staff to complete and submit accreditation or re-licensing documents for international programs under the direction of the VP of International Programs.
- Asists in ensuring best practice and implementation of orphan intervention programs as outlined and delegated by VP of International Programs.
- Manages process and procedures for designated country programs to mainstream communication and efficiency for International Department.
- Cultivates and interacts with outside consultants, service providers, agencies and organizations to enhance the delivery of services to children and families within foreign countries.
- Organizes all communications, calendars, and files for International Department including all legal, HR files, certificates, and sensitive documents pertaining to international liscensure in collaboration with the Vice President of Adoption Services.
- Works cooperatively with international staff to identify and develop meaningful orphan intervention programs in countries of service within the mission and vision of AGCI. Includes reviewing project or program proposals with VP of International Programs to ensure alignment with AGCI mission, vision, values and budget.
- Works in collaboration with the VP of International Programs to connect donors, sponsors, AGCI staff and orphan advocates with identified orphan care initiatives abroad.
- Leads mission or vision trips abroad, as determined by AGCI development department, in order expose sponsors and donors to AGCI orphan intervention programs around the world.
- Assists in the day to day operations and record-keeping of international missions programs and staff; confers with foreign staff and program contractors daily via email, phone or face to face visits as needed.
- Creates comprehensive budgets, process and procedures, employment contracts and metric systems for orphan intervention programs and initiatives under the guidance of the VP of International Programs.
- Meets weekly by phone or in person with the Vice President of International Programs to discuss updates on activities, needs and progress toward program goals.
- Contributes, as needed, to the development of all marketing and ministry material.
- Utilizes fundraising software; logs all telephone calls, enters new information, performs queries and creates reports and summaries, as needed.
- May be needed to represent AGCI in international, national and state-wide orphan care and adoption communities within the US and countries of service
- May travel regularly both domestically and internationally (up to 30%) based on program or project needs; works directly with travel agencies and internal resources to ensure trips are properly booked with mindfulness toward cost-savings for the organization.
- Displays excellent communication skills including writing, presentation, and listening abilities; displays excellent ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
- Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance; has the ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation and remains open to all levels of work and support for the organization.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Policy, Public Administration, or a related field
Advanced degree or certification in relevant degree highly preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Five or more years of related experience in international humanitarian, sustainable program development or related fields of work
- Extensive program management experience
- Highly strategic and organized
- Prepared to travel at least 25% of the time.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Competitive Health Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance) available; 401k matching available after 1 year
- Free full gym on-site in building
- Non-profit coffee shop in building
- Free parking
Job Function:
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 29 2018
Active Until:
Apr 29 2018
Hiring Organization:
All God's Children International
industry:
Nonprofit