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We are looking for talented, forward-thinking, energetic individuals who want to change the world and help provide quality healthcare to women, children, and their families around the world.

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We believe in a world in which every human life is valued, and health and human dignity are shared by all. We believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. For more than 100 years, we have worked with global partners to deliver locally sustainable, quality healthcare solutions to women, children and their communities. We’re ready to make it 100 more.

We believe change starts with her. We work tirelessly for women’s and children’s health because they are disproportionately affected by illness and poverty. We know that healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise healthy, educated, and confident children, and that communities depend on their livelihoods. We’re making an impact – learn more.

We believe in people. We strive to live out our core values of collaboration, love, excellence and respect every day. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and a meaningful benefits package, with opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. CMMB partners with a coalition of high-impact organizations through the Community Health Impact Coalition. Please explore more open job opportunities with our partners here.

We especially encourage all persons of diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Chief Financial Officer

Location: Preference for candidates in the NY tri-state area for hybrid work arrangement

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Department Summary

The Finance and IT department is responsible for the provision of cross-cutting, client-focused services in the areas of accounting, budget, treasury, information technology, administration, risk management, and grants. These strategic, operational, knowledge and accountability-based services will add significant value to the successful fulfillment of CMMB’s global strategy.

Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer, reporting to the President and CEO, ensures overall accountability and stewardship for the financial resources of the organization, including accounting, budgeting, treasury, risk management, grants compliance and administration, IT, and office administration. Serving on CMMB’s Executive Team, this role will provide regular updates and advice to the CMMB Board of Directors on CMMB’s financial position. This position has direct reports and is based in New York, NY. This role is expected to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO willing to engage in forecasting future scenarios, as well as overseeing operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Services

Ensure strategic financial needs are holistically assessed, effectively prioritized, and fully integrated into the organization’s decision-making and implementation processes.
Assure the financial integrity and sustainability of the organization.
Provide thought leadership and organizational stewardship in the areas of business process transformation, finance & administration, risk management, information technology and user experience, and grants administration & compliance.
Provide related client advisory services and problem resolution through the issuance of relevant policy guidelines, adoption of business processes, technical support, and user-friendly tools & reporting templates.
Coordinate and support business process reengineering initiatives departmentally as well as collaboratively across the organization to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Lead the development, alignment and integration of financial and related information systems.
Strengthen and oversee organizational fiscal and internal control accountability.
Strengthen and oversee enterprise risk management, and identify, assess and mitigate financial risks.
Prepare medium and short-term high-level resources planning frameworks and allocation analyses.
Contributes to organizational decision-making as a member of the CMMB Executive Team.
Serve as the primary focal point to the CMMB Board of Directors for the:
- Finance Committee
- Investment Sub-Committee
- Audit Committee
- Real Estate Working Group

Operational Services

Ensure internal and external clients are provided demand-driven, operational support services that are strategic, responsive, pragmatic and timely.
Lead and guide all functional areas falling within the Finance Department: (i) Accounting; (ii) Treasury; (iii) Budget; (iv) Information Technology; (v) Office Administration; (vi) Risk Management; and (vii) Grants Administration & Compliance.
Issue annual, audited financial statements and file timely, annual tax returns.
Oversee and ensure organizational liquidity.
Oversee the preparation and implementation of the annual budget.
Ensure a strategically leveraged, organization-wide Information Technology platform.
Oversee management of US office premises and ensures adequacy of insurance coverages.
Coordinate and report on enterprise risk management and safeguarding of organizational assets.
Ensure compliance with USG and other donor financial, administrative, and reporting regulations and deadlines.
Clear all financial and administrative information in donor agreements and grant proposals.
Serve as the organizational focal point with: financial services providers, auditors, insurance providers, IT contractors, building management and other vendors.
Design and lead internal workshops & training; represent CMMB at external meetings.
Manage and mentor global Finance, Compliance, and IT staff.
Lead and manage the employees in the department, ensuring clear goals and accountabilities are established and achieved. Ensure individuals’ performance and development needs are met and employees are high performing and engaged. Produce systematic performance indicator reporting to inform management as to progress, roadblocks, and other relevant performance details.
Note: These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Competencies and skills

Exemplifies the highest standards of integrity, ethical behavior and respect for diversity.
Knowledgeable of and fully committed to the mission and values of CMMB.
Highly strategic thinker who is capable of quickly assessing and resolving complex organizational challenges.
Extremely competent in finance and accounting management in general, and of US government projects in particular, including understanding of pricing approaches and cost management.
Strong knowledge of financial accounting and planning, budgeting, risk management, and financial control systems. Additional proven experience in cost accounting and related systems very strongly preferred.
Extremely competent in producing financial statements and reporting for a globally diverse organization.
Strong knowledge of international financial reporting and accounting standards and proven experience in applying them to produce financial statements.
Results-oriented user’s knowledge of information systems for finance and accounting. Additional experience in project cost accounting and project management software systems preferred. Experience in vendor selection and implementation of new or conversion information systems as above highly desirable.
Proven hands-on experience in planning and implementing challenging, complex projects that anticipate and respond to the demands of a high-growth organization, developing dynamic and streamlined systems and processes that anticipate and support changes in the operational and business model, and producing results under demanding deadlines.
Client-focused and results-driven individual with strong experience in change management.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; strong executive presence.
Strategic communicator with strong analytical, documentation and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Board of Directors and as a member of an Executive Team.
Capable of effectively leading, managing and mentoring staff.

Executive essential leadership characteristics and competencies

Exceptional strategic thinking skills and the ability to translate these skills into flawless operational plans, ensuring CMMB with a competitive advantage and best practices.
Exceptional ability to deal with, and lead, change and present ideas that motivate staff to strive for increased achievement of CMMB Mission, Vision and Strategic goals and objectives.
Exceptional demonstrated interest and ability to lead and inspire individuals and teams and coach and develop staff.
An outstanding record that reflects respect for ethics and fiscal stewardship.
The established track record of good business judgment and financial acumen.
Exceptional ability to gain the trust of others and foster collaborative relationships. Proven ability to build collaborative, impactful relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to model teamwork behaviors and team building skills.
Exceptional problem solving ability – both systematic and data based and the ability to be creative and intuitive with a flair for thinking outside of-the-box.
Exceptional ability to be nimble, flexible and responsive.
The awareness of international nonprofit healthcare challenges, current issues and sources of technical support and partnerships.

Required experience and demonstrated results

15+ years of progressive financial and administrative leadership and responsibility, preferably in the international, nonprofit sector.
Hands-on knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards and Statements on Auditing Standards.
Solid experience in short-term and medium-term financial planning, budgeting and treasury operations.
Solid understanding of nonprofit accounting, budgeting and project management software reporting packages and systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in US Government grants and related NICRA accounting, budgeting, compliance and reporting requirements preferred.
Must be comfortable working for a faith-based organization.

Behavioral Competencies

Demonstrate CMMB’s core values in action:

Collaboration: To work in partnership for locally sustainable solutions

Love: To embrace and be compassionate towards all people

Excellence: To deliver sustainable, quality, and impactful results

Respect: To act always with integrity, and to value and honor the dignity of all.

CMMB is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices

The pay range for this role for candidates in New York is $235,000 - $265,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This range may be different in other locations.

EEO Statement

At CMMB, we embrace diversity and demonstrate compassion towards all people—it is one of our core values. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. CMMB is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. CMMB strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, creed or religion, color, national origin, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment. CMMB is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers-- If reasonable accommodation is needed, you may contact us at humanresources@cmmb.org.

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Director, Communications

Location: Remote (some travel will be required)

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Department Summary

The Marketing, Communications & Brand Management Department is responsible for implementing and evaluating the success of CMMB’s marketing, communications (external and internal) and brand efforts nationally and in each geographic location to ensure that CMMB is recognized nationally and internally to generate and optimize revenue and develop and market programs that achieve the CMMB vision and strategic plan.

Job Summary

The Director of Communications will design, create and execute communications strategies and plans that will promote CMMB’s messaging and brand, and showcase the impact of its work to internal and external audiences. They will manage and lead multi-channel promotional strategies and integrated campaigns that tell the CMMB story, and that drive engagement and fundraising. The Director of Communications will oversee advertising and branding, content creation, digital communications, media relations and thought leadership, and social media. The position requires strategic thinking, leadership, innovative ideas, exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly using consistent messaging and storytelling tactics.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

Develop, guide and execute the communications strategy and the annual communications plan to advance CMMB’s strategic goals and brand identity.
Work closely with the Strategy, Marketing and Communications team to coordinate these efforts.
Create and implement compelling campaigns and special initiatives with emotive and motivating stories and materials to strengthen CMMB’s brand, advocacy and fundraising efforts.
Form strong relationships with staff in country offices; collaborate with communications leads to develop and implement integrated communications strategies across the globe.
Advise and collaborate with fundraising and marketing teams on communications strategy for donor cultivation, acquisition, engagement and retention. Create compelling campaigns across all channels to reach new audiences, increase the number of supporters and build loyalty. Work with the fundraisers to coordinate the implementation of campaigns and content across channels and segments.

Content Creation

Direct and develop a compelling annual report that tells the story of the organization and its programs and reflects the brand, voice and global impact.
Design and implement an internal content request system for gathering and creating stories, photos, and other content required to support organizational-wide communications efforts.
Come up with creative concepts and oversee the production and distribution of multi-media content, including, but not limited to writing and designing ads, acknowledgement letters, audio slide shows, blogs, emails, e-newsletters, issue briefs, reports, photo shoots, postcards, telemarketing scripts, social media posts and videos.
Provide leadership and strategic direction to team members and country office staff for multi-media content gathering trips. Oversee the development of standard operating procedures, templates and guidelines for these visits, to ensure consistency in gathering content across program sites and registering content into internal systems.
Manage team to maintain all graphical and digital assets.

Digital Communications

Provide leadership and strategic direction to evolve and refresh the website.
Strengthen CMMB’s SEO practices, including the development of SEO guidelines; train communications staff on SEO guidelines when writing content to improve SEO performance.
Oversee content and design updates to the website, with input across departments.
Provide direction on donor experience and fundraising campaigns across the website.
Oversee and lead the creation of web pages for CMMB’s five country offices.
Develop a global social media and content strategy and plan to increase CMMB visibility and engagement among different audiences and across channels.

Media Relations and Thought Leadership

Identify and develop reputational risk mitigation and communications strategies.
Author key messages, talking points and positioning statements; train senior leaders, staff and volunteers on organizational messaging.
Provide leadership to the team, coordinating and researching opportunities for author and co-authorship of white papers, book chapters, op/eds and other opportunities, as relevant.
Identify conferences, forums or other events where CMMB leadership and experts can speak to the organization’s work, issues or campaigns. Oversee the development of global collateral and promotional materials, supporting CMMB’s presence at conferences, meetings, and events.
Develop an earned media strategy and pro-actively place stories that promote the organization’s issues, campaigns and programs and that elevate the voice of CMMB board, staff, donors, partners, program participants and volunteers.
Build and strengthen relationships with journalists, with an emphasis on reaching new audiences.
Collaborate with program experts, country leadership and Executive Team members to develop an advocacy communications strategy that aligns with the organization’s brand and mission; serve as communications liaison to coalition partnerships, such as the Frontline Health Workers Coalition.

Advertising and Branding

Develop and refine the brand voice and maintain brand integrity; ensure the consistency of CMMB messaging and tone of voice among internal and external stakeholder groups and across platforms.
Develop, lead and execute the organization’s advertising campaign, including digital ad promotions, to increase brand awareness. Track, measure and report on the impact of the advertising strategy.
Create and distribute brand merchandising to global staff and volunteers.

Management

Recruit, develop, manage and retain talent in the communications team.
Supervise three direct reports, as well as interns and volunteers, as needed.
Effectively communicate organizational priorities, strategic direction and results with direct reports for continued commitment and active engagement.
Assess and improve the processes and systems within the department to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of staff time.
Develop a measurement and evaluation plan to assess the impact of the department’s work and to help inform strategy.
Provide direction, performance goals and regular feedback to ensure department goals and targets are met.
Select and manage agencies, consultants and vendors.
Develop and manage budget to support the department’s plan.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, PR or a similar field. Master’s degree preferred.
10+years of well-rounded professional experience in branding and communications, preferably with an international non-profit organization.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership and management experience required.
Strong project management, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills .
Experience developing and implementing communications strategies.
Passion for storytelling.
Practical knowledge and hands-on experience with content management systems, graphic design programs, media and social media monitoring databases and project management software; understand trends in digital and social media; deep knowledge of marketing copywriting compliance and trends across various forms of media.
Strategic skills and the ability to translate these skills into flawless operational plans, ensuring we have a competitive advantage and take advantage of best practices.
Highly collaborative style; commitment to work jointly with the following stakeholder groups: staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, vendors and other supporters.
Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and launching new initiatives.
Ability to travel locally and internationally, as needed.
Must be comfortable working for a faith-based organization.
Valid work authorization to work in the United States.

Behavioral Competencies

Demonstrate CMMB’s core values in action
Collaboration: To work in partnership for locally sustainable solutions
Love: To embrace and be compassionate towards all people
Excellence: To deliver sustainable, quality, and impactful results
Respect: To act always with integrity, and to value and honor the dignity of all

How to apply

Visit our careers page for more information and click here to apply.

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A message from our CEO

As President & CEO of CMMB, I would like to thank you for your interest in joining with us on our journey to bring healthier lives to women, children and their families worldwide. CMMB has embarked on our second century of service to the most marginalized. Our vision of a world in which every human life is valued, and health and human dignity are shared by all is at the core of who we are. We are always looking to join hands with experienced professionals who want to add their energy to our work, and are so pleased you are considering CMMB as your potential employer. These open positions are critical to our mission and vision. I welcome your interest in joining a diverse, talented, professional and motivated team.