Interim Managing Director, North America and Europe Regional Hub, Family Planning 2030, Washington, DC 24 views

Organization: United Nations Foundation
Country: United States
City: Washington
Office: UN Foundation Washington
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Position Overview
FP2020 is a global partnership founded in 2012 that is committed to an ambitious goal: to enable 120 million additional girls and women to access and use modern contraception by 2020. In recognition of the evolving global landscape for family planning (FP), the partnership has transitioned to a redesigned organizational structure for the decade ahead.
The new structure of FP2030 includes five regional hubs: North America/Europe (NAE); North, West and Central Africa; East and Southern Africa; Asia and the Pacific; and Latin America and the Caribbean. Each hub is led by a Managing Director. who reports to the Executive Director of FP2030, who will lead the coordination and management of the support network. The Executive Director and the Managing Directors will work as an Executive Leadership Team to ensure that the vision and goals of the FP2030 partnership are fulfilled, and that momentum toward new commitments is maintained.
The Interim Managing Director of the NAE hub will be responsible for the smooth, effective, and efficient operation of FP2030 in the region and for the FP2030 staff within the hub. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Interim Managing Director is accountable for delivering on FP2030’s strategic objectives and program activities in the region. The Interim Managing Director has a dotted-line internal reporting line to the hub hosting organisation which acts as a fiduciary agency and employer and provides administrative support for the successful functioning of the hub.
This is a temporary full-time position with an initial term of six (6) months.
This position is based in Washington, DC or remote.
Essential Functions
Strategic Planning and Management
Lead a team of more than 15 staff members working in various portfolios of the FP2030 operational plan including Communications, Advocacy and accountability and Data & Performance measurement.
Oversee the transitioning of the country engagement platforms to the other regional hubs
Working with the Executive Director, conceptualize and execute programs that lean on the NAE hub’s geopolitical positioning.
Manage and ensure the smooth flow of information, including meeting deadlines and ensuring the correct internal procedures are followed for the NAE hub.
Work with other relevant FP2030 staff to set agendas for the Governing Board and Donor Engagement Group, ensuring appropriate follow up and delivery.
Manage FP2030 coordination and cultivate internal working relationships with key contacts across the UN Foundation to provide appropriate programmatic, operational, and financial support.
Working alongside other Managing Directors, assist the Executive Director in the development of the strategic business plan and work plans for the FP2020 Secretariat and Working Groups and manage their implementation.
In collaboration with other FP2020 staff, liaise with key funding partners for FP2030 based in the NAE hub.
Handle special projects as required.
Financial Management and Administration for the NAE hub
In collaboration with the Executive Director, oversee FP2030 fundraising and partnership development in the region, i.e., stewarding donors, developing proposals, and managing reporting.
Work with the Executive Director to create and monitor the annual budget.
Liaise with the business services, and finance departments; conduct monthly briefing meetings with Executive Director to review financial position.
Provide monitoring and evaluation support and tracking of relevant fiscal data for FP2020 goals.
Oversee and manage the implementation of the Rapid Response Mechanism and oversee relationship with external funders, including Bloomberg Philanthropies, the BMGF, and an anonymous donor.
Seek additional funding sources as and when appropriate.
External Relations/Stakeholder Management
Manage day-to-day FP2030 operations in the hub; oversee internal systems and operations with an eye toward future needs and budget realities.
Manage the Working Group Managers, RRM Portfolio Manager, Knowledge Management & Innovations Manager, Working Group Associates, and Administrative Assistant.
Manage, monitor and evaluate the performance and workflow of employees.
Serve as spokesperson and representative for FP2030 in regional for a to highlight FP2030’s work.
In collaboration with the Executive Director, recruit, hire and manage FP2030 staff and consultants.
Convene and organize regional meetings for commitment-making countries in the region and ensure proper follow up and deliverables are met.
Manage FP2030 coordination and cultivate internal working relationships with key contacts within the regional host organization/fiduciary agency to provide appropriate programmatic, operational, and financial support.
Facilitate a supportive working environment in which FP2030 staff member’s talent, potential, and skills are maximized.
Provide oversight and management of consultants.
In coordination with the Executive Director, represent FP2030 at meetings and conferences and manage relationships with key partners.
Staff Management
Manage day-to-day FP2030 operations at the Regional Hub; oversee internal systems and operations with an eye toward future needs and budget realities.
Manage, monitor and evaluate the performance and work flow of employees.
Recruit, hire and manage FP2030 staff and consultants for the region. Ensure that staff and contractors reflect the full diversity of people the partnership is committed to serve.
Facilitate a supportive working environment in which every staff member’s talent, potential, and skills are maximized.
Maintain working knowledge of the UNF agreement process (for both contracts and grants), and when to utilize the proper templates accordingly. (As applicable to the role)
Draft and review agreements and maintain an understanding of all agreement terms and applicable flow-downs, consulting with UNF’s finance/contracts team as needed. (As applicable to the role)
Attend training sessions provided by UNF’s contracts team to maintain and keep up to date with UNF’s current policies and procedures. (As applicable to the role)
Maintain a strong knowledge of UNF’s Salesforce database to be able to process and track agreements, extract information and prepare reports. (As applicable to the role)
Other duties as assigned.
Selection Criteria
Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, International Development, Business Administration, Economics or related field, or equivalent standard of education.
At least 15 years of related professional experience; exceptional staff and office management experience and including at least 10 years’ professional senior experience.
Significant exposure to international development, global health and preferably in family planning/sexual and reproductive health.
Proven track record in managing large projects and experience in budget planning and oversight.
Experience in working with multi-stakeholder partnerships including donors, bi-lateral partners, multi-lateral agencies, developing countries and civil society organizations.
Experience in supervising staff.
Able to work effectively within the context of significant intra-regional travel.
Ability to lead a regional team and to develop effective working relationships with national and regional partners.
The ability to exercise considerable ingenuity and tact in applying guidelines to unique and different settings, as the work is highly complex and can be challenging.
Ability to provide leadership for partnership design and strategic FP advocacy planning; and apply this knowledge to advance commitments in the region; strong skills with interpretation of FP data and monitoring indicators for the hub’s own success preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to deal effectively and efficiently with high-level stakeholders in a professional setting.
Knowledge and field experiences in Family Planning/Reproductive Health and Women’s Health programs preferred.
Knowledge of adolescent and youth programs and especially girls’ health programs preferred.
An advocate who is credible in a range of settings including at governmental level, and with donors and staff preferred.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and team working across regions and with other stakeholders.
Sound organizational management skills to support operational plans that are monitored and evaluated regularly.
Strong analytical and writing skills with advanced knowledge of and proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Written and spoken fluency in English (professional fluency in another language is preferred).
Politically astute with a good understanding of the bigger picture, culturally sensitive and diplomatic.
Enthusiastic and motivated about FP2030’s vision, mission and values.
Commitment to community and civil society engagement including the meaningful participation of marginalized communities.
Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.
Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
Benefits & Compensation
For full-time, benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
dental insurance
vision insurance
flexible spending accounts
403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
group term and supplemental life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
health club discounts
commuter subsidy
back-up care
employee assistance program
Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.
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