Program Manager, Drowning Prevention and Health Systems

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS • Washington, DC

2d • $80,000 - $87,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) is seeking a Program Manager to support the Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) unit and Drowning Prevention program. This position reports to Vice President of Health Systems Strengthening. The HSS portfolio currently includes Prevent Epidemics, Immunization, Data for Health (Vital Statistics), Drowning Prevention, Hypertension, and the CSO Budget Advocacy Accelerator. This position will provide program management for the Drowning Prevention work. GHAI supports the governments of Uganda, Ghana and Vietnam in implementing proven drowning prevention interventions and advocates for the sustainability of these interventions once external donor financing ends. GHAI builds capacity with local and international partners to support the funding and implementation of programs aimed at reducing child deaths and injuries from drowning. GHAI also supports a global drowning prevention communications program. This position will also support the CSO Budget Advocacy Accelerator in coordination with the Vice President of Health Systems Strengthening and the Director of Capacity Strengthening. The Accelerator is a year-long program designed to strengthen civil society capacity for budget advocacy across the Africa and Asia region, fostering leadership and catalyzing advocacy for increased epidemic preparedness funding and greater accountability in the budget process. The program combines online and in-person coursework with a capstone project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in public policy, international development, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in program management, grants management, or public health advocacy, ideally in a global health or international development setting.
• Experience managing donor relationships and donor reporting cycles.
• Demonstrated experience with budget development, monitoring, and coordination with finance teams.
• Experience managing RFP or competitive grant-making processes, including work with civil society organization (CSO) partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report drafting and presentation development.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple work streams and deadlines across several programs simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid, multicultural, and multi-country team environment.
• Existing U.S. work authorization required.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Washington, DC.
• Up to 10 percent international travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with global health funders such as Gavi or Bloomberg Philanthropies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management for the Drowning Prevention work, including supporting governments in implementing interventions and advocating for sustainability.
• Build capacity with local and international partners to support funding and implementation of programs aimed at reducing child deaths and injuries from drowning.
• Support a global drowning prevention communications program.
• Support the CSO Budget Advocacy Accelerator, strengthening civil society capacity for budget advocacy.
• Lead the development and implementation of the CSO Budget Advocacy Accelerator, managing its RFP process, curriculum materials, and partner performance.
• Provide donor management, budget coordination, grants management, and reporting support to the Drowning Prevention and Immunization programs.
• Provide additional support across other HSS programs as needed and directed by the Vice President, HSS.
• Manage the Drowning Prevention program's budget coordination with the Finance Team, including budget proposal development, tracking budget status, and tracking program expenses.
• Manage the Drowning Prevention program's grants management, including the RFP process, coordinating technical assistance meetings with grantees, and assessing grantee capacity.
• Draft and oversee production of monthly, semi-annual, and annual funder reports for the Drowning Prevention program.
• Coordinate with local teams and partners to track and document progress for the Drowning Prevention program.
• Liaise with grants, contracts, and admin teams to ensure timely issuance of grants, contracts, and invoices for the Drowning Prevention program.
• Respond to information requests from the team, global partners, and grantees.
• Create briefing materials on the programs and assist with onboarding new team members.
• Support document production needs of the group, including formatting reports, proofreading, and preparing presentation materials.
• Organize all travel and events for the Drowning Prevention team.
• Manage the CSO Accelerator Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Draft and support the development of CSO Accelerator programmatic materials.
• Serve as a thought partner to the Vice President and Director of Capacity Strengthening, participating in and following up on meetings to strategize and support the development and execution of advocacy strategies.
• Review and track CSO Accelerator partners' deliverables, reports, and campaign materials.
• Contribute to Accelerator-related business development materials.
• Draft and compile updates for regular HSS reporting, including monthly and annual donor reports.
• Monitor expenditures and resources as needed across assigned programs.
• Manage knowledge management systems, including organization and maintenance of shared drives and related content.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Vice President, HSS.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan for employees and dependents.
• 403b plan participation (with 9% company contribution).
• 12 paid company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 5 personal days (on an accrual basis each calendar year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level