Deputy Head of Programs - Malteser International Americas

• Overall portfolio management and oversight, quality assurance, and strategic development of the Americas portfolio, with particular focus on USG grants
• Ensure effective management of awards within the assigned portfolio, incl. strategic and operational plans, start-up, implementation, and close-out
• 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. 
• Ensure effective risk management in the regional portfolio in close collaboration with the Program Director, Global Advisors on Safety and Security, Compliance and Integrity Management
• 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.

• 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 
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English; Spanish and French would be an asset 
• High level of identification with the mission and vision of MI as a catholic organization 

• 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.
• Flexible working hours and mobile working by arrangement, as well as the compatibility of work and family life.
• Opportunity of work missions to visit programs and projects in the country locations.
• Competitive benefits package
• USD 90,000 – 110,000 depending on experience

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.