JOB DESCRIPTION: The Program Director assumes primary technical and administrative responsibility and leadership for the assigned Carter Center program. The Director serves as an advisor and will report to the area Vice President, and Carter Center senior leadership in the program. Provides strategic direction, policy formation, development strategy, and management for multi-faceted program activities, including budgeting, fundraising, and public relations. Liaises with both Carter Center staff and external clients and donors as required. May conduct applied research, manage publications, expert meetings, and other program responsibilities. Position reports to the area Vice President, and works closely with the senior advisors. Frequent travel to program countries to help supervise and manage field operations is required. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
The Director's main responsibilities include but are not limited to: strategic goal setting and planning; budget and grant management, mentoring staff for performance; program promotion and fundraising; design implementation, and evaluation of complex, cross-programmatic projects; institutional management functions; report production; and networking. The Director may provide leadership on short-term missions to countries of interest, and expert analysis on issues.
Develops short and long-term program goals and objectives by analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints. Designs and implements complex, cross programmatic program and project activities in support of initiatives and Center's mission, and provides leadership on program activities, as well as expert analysis and recommendations on issues related to the program.
Plans, administers, and monitors relevant project budgets, including capital equipment, operations, and personnel, by reviewing prior budget expenses, regularly reviewing year to date expenses, investigating variances, and taking corrective action to control expenses at approved levels. Reviews summary budget reports on the operation of The Carter Center's program operations.
Collaborates closely with development department staff to develop opportunities for project funding. Develops and writes grant proposals and reports, maintaining appropriate liaison with funders. Represents the Program with both internal and external clients, including visits of dignitaries, other organizations, donors and guests. Networks and promotes collaboration with other Carter Center Programs and Operations. May be assigned to internal working committees, task forces, formal or ceremonial events.
Writes and presents speeches as a representative of the Carter Center at meetings, conferences, and other forums, or drafts speeches for Center leadership.
Manages multiple professional and administrative staff located in field offices and headquarter offices. Responsible for overall program staffing, performance management and team effectiveness.
Writes and edits correspondence, briefings, publicity materials, specialized reports and drafts confidential correspondence. Initiates, organizes, and coordinates workshops, consultations, and symposia.
Provides guidance and ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures. May recommend and develop efficient procedures for the implementation of program activities.
Maintains professional growth and development of self by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading edge expertise.
Performs related responsibilities as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree in a related field and ten years of related experience, which includes five years of managing international programs, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. |
Emory is an EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. |
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