Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013
The Need: IJM’s Senior Vice President of Field Operations (SVP) is responsible for ensuring the success of IJM’s international justice projects. The Senior Program Manager (SPM) will monitor the performance of all IJM’s justice projects and assist the SVP in the strategic and annual planning process. The SPM will also lead the development and implementation of processes that enable the Department to run in a predictable and efficient manner and assist the SVP in managing the Department budget. The successful candidate for this position will possess a demonstrated ability to lead process development and implementation. The candidate must also have significant experience with database management, budget analysis, and the creation of compelling presentations. This position is based at IJM Headquarters in the Washington, DC area and reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Field Operations.
Responsibilities:
Program Monitoring Function -Monitor department performance relative to annual and longer term targets and provide analysis of performance to SVP of Field Operations on a monthly basis; -Coordinate with Information Services concerning development, revision and improvement of online reporting for field offices; and -Maintain accurate data of historical performance.
Process Development and Leadership -Assist SVP of Field Operations with the annual 3-5 year strategic planning process; -Develop and implement system to ensure all initiatives of Department are consistent with strategic plan and track progress toward plan objectives; -Develop, implement and provide leadership to the annual field office project planning process; -Develop, implement and provide leadership to the annual work plan process; -Develop, implement and provide leadership to a process to establish department policies and maintain those policies in a central and easily accessible Sharepoint site; and -Develop, implement and provide leadership to processes that will enable the Department to run in a predictable and efficient manner as new opportunities arise.
Budget Development, Management and Analysis -Provide leadership to annual and multiyear department budget planning process; -Provide monthly analysis of budget to actuals to SVP of Field Operations; and -Coordinate with Human Resources and Regional Teams on determining National Staff compensation.
Case Tracking Management System Implementation -Coordinate with Information Services in the implementation of new software system and development of second and third generations of system; and -Develop reporting capacity of system based on needs in the field and at HQ.
Department Communications -Prepare presentations concerning Field Operations performance for Board reporting, internal briefings, and external audiences; -Respond to requests for historical performance data; and -Disseminate results and learning of IJM casework projects throughout the Field Operations Department.
Training Coordination -Coordinate annual HQ Training Academy for field office leaders.
Required Skills and Experience: -Graduate degree – MBA, JD, or Masters in an international development related field strongly preferred; -Minimum of five years of successful experience with a heavy emphasis on process development and leadership; -Experience managing and monitoring large projects with significant budgets; -Experience managing complex project budgets; -Experience developing compelling presentations; -Exceptional ability in written and oral communications; and -High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Critical Qualities: -Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed; -Servant Leader; -Self-starter with strong initiative; -High attention to detail; -Professional demeanor; -Proactive, creative problem-solver; and -Flexible and productive under pressure.
How to apply:
Apply online at http://www.ijm.org/careers/apply-headquarters