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Location: New York, NY

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Overview

CMMB’s Volunteer Program addresses the critical needs of our Country Offices and local partners for professionals in areas that lack sufficient resources for quality preventive and curative health services, especially for women and children. Our Volunteer Program has placed thousands of practitioners around the world to help develop and implement community health interventions, work at local hospitals and health facilities, conduct clinical training for host country counterparts, and deliver essential medicines and supplies. CMMB’s Volunteer Program also facilitates year-round opportunities for students and professionals to serve in our New York City office where they contribute to vital operational and programmatic projects in support of our global programs.

The ultimate goal of CMMB's Volunteer Program is to support our country teams and local healthcare workers by sending volunteers that are dedicated to strengthening local health systems and supporting a pattern of sustainable development. Our Volunteer Program Team is dedicated to volunteers and ensuring successful and collaborative volunteer experiences for all stakeholders. Our team engages with industry best practices for volunteers and aims to connect all volunteers to the global volunteerism movement. We have six different programmatic areas in the volunteer program and facilitate meaningful volunteer placements for over 600 volunteers a year.

As our Coordinator on the Volunteer Program, you will work side by side with the Volunteer Program Team to identify talent, align volunteer supply and demand needs, and help with the implementation of a full cycle volunteer program in line with the volunteer program strategy. You will have a critical administrative support role, engaging in operations, communications and programmatic projects to help establish needs, process candidates, facilitate pre-departure preparations, implement onboarding processes, and contribute to the creation of alumni CMMB Volunteers network. You will also assist the Senior Volunteer Program Specialists in program development and help build the infrastructure, systems and processes for the scaling up of the volunteer program through strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Senior Volunteer Program Specialists to coordinate the end-to-end operations for international volunteer placements, from application, screening and vetting, to onboarding and deployment, including the coordination of visas, expenses and travel arrangements.
• Assist in volunteer sourcing, outreach and recruitment including planning, updating job descriptions, posting opportunities online, tracking sourcing channels
•  Manage and respond to all general volunteer related inquiries and represent CMMB Volunteer program in career fairs and partner meetings, as needed.
• Support on coordination of mission trips, residency program, university programs and related activities
• In coordination with HR and compliance teams, and informed by industry best practices, help improve operational and compliance practices around placement, compensation, travel, and registration of volunteers
• Help with ongoing volunteer communication and engagement, including the implementation of the volunteer alumni strategy and program evaluation
• Assist with volunteer data collection, entry and clean-up and transition to new Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Assist with training and overseeing the work of NYC based Volunteer Program interns
• Everything else that it takes to live out our mission and keep a good sense of humor

Qualifications

You have at least 1-2 years of professional experience, preferably with an international nonprofit and/or as volunteer coordinator. You also have a bachelor’s degree in public health, international development, political science, humanitarian affairs, nonprofit management, organizational development, project management, or related field. You are familiar with the field of global health/international development, have strong project management skills and are known for your attention to detail. You have basic awareness of health program development and design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and program coordination/support.

A problem solver who is able to identify needs and develop sustainable solution, you work well in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and are driven by our values and mission. You count with excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in English (oral and written; French and Spanish a plus). You have experience working in an office setting and can utilize technology (Microsoft Office etc.) and resources in a professional capacity.

You believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.

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Location: Yambio, South Sudan

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Overview                                      

As our Finance and Administration Director, your primary function will be to develop and coordinate the Country Office plan and processes for recording, controlling, monitoring and reporting for all financial operations. You will ensure contract compliance, oversee IT, procurement, inventory, logistics, and general administration.

All Country Office program support functions are implemented efficiently and cost-effectively with your leadership.  You have a knack for providing high quality services and information to 'clients' at different levels of CMMB, and to other stakeholders. You foster a values-based organizational culture, ensuring good internal controls, compliance and conscientious stewardship of the annual budget.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team in South Sudan, you participate in decision and policy making on matters of Program and Program Support at a strategic level. You oversee grant management and production of timely reports for donors and CMMB internally.

Responsibilities

• Lead timely production of all project budgets and narrative reports on a regular basis, together with the team, and ensure project grant financial report are shared monthly.
• During the critical close-out months of a grant, work closely with Project Managers to ensure budgets are utilized fully and effectively while maintaining compliance to donor and CMMB policies.
• Ensure donor and internal reporting are completed according to agreed-upon standards and in a timely manner.
• Prepare Country Office annual budget for submission to New York.
• Monitor all grant spend rates, and ensure shared program costs are properly calculated and assigned.
• Work with Program teams to forecast country office cash requirements each month.
• Lead Country Office response to any audit enquiries, and ensure Country Office compliance with CMMB’s accounting policy, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensure Country Office cash flow is sufficient to keep projects and all offices operating.
• Ensure quality data entry of monthly close out reporting and reports: bank reconciliation reports, intra-company reconciliation, payroll reconciliation, sub-office reports, sub-ledger and non-sub ledger accounts reconciliation; Ensure quality review of balance sheet, income statement, grants and contracts receivable/payable accounts, etc.
• Ensure adherence to CMMB and donor policies and procedures, cost-effectiveness, and timely receipt/disbursement of materials and equipment.
• Manage Country Office inventory assets and processes, including analysis of consumption trends, stock levels and other areas to reduce costs. Ensure adequate insurance coverage for all fixed assets.
• Ensure that the Country Office complies with all U.S. government anti-terrorism policies.
• Ensure that IT services are delivered efficiently and effectively to clients in all South Sudan offices; ensure that hardware, software and channels of communication (verbal and data) are up-to-date and cost effective.
• Review and advise on all Country Office leases and contracts signed by the Country Director.
• Provide proper supervision and management for all direct reports and lead the establishment and functioning of a strong, effective and coordinated team.
• Ensure the proper implementation of CMMB's performance management system for direct reports, including job description, regular feedback, mid-term reviews and annual performance appraisals.
• Proactively address performance issues through regular, constructive and honest feedback and coaching.
• Identify necessary staff development, career development and succession planning strategies for direct reports.
• Ensure that space and incentives are available to allow staff to develop and innovate.
• Responsible for overseeing the overall maintenance of the office premises, facilities assets and equipment (physical work environment) and ensures that these are safe for staff, secure and efficiently utilized.
• Ensure that Country Office safety and security procedures are maintained current and appropriately adhered to. Liaise with appropriate security network to that safety and security information is obtained/shared in a timely manner.
• Ensure adequate security for office premises and CMMB property.
• Undertakes other tasks as deemed necessary in line with the goal of providing management support to the Country Office as assigned by the Country Director.

Qualifications

• You have at least 5 years’ experience in a senior finance management position in the NGO/development sector. With your knowledge, you speak the language of a strong accounting and finance professional. You have demonstrable experience of administration and procurement, country office management, as well as excellent knowledge of grants management with various donors. You have proven experience with proposal development with a range of international donors (USAID, UN agencies, etc.).
• You have strong analytical and problem skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under time pressure, as well as with auditors. You are a strategic thinker and you have the knowledge to develop a competitive advantage with CMMB programs. You have a demonstrated record that reflects high ethical standards and fiscal stewardship, good business judgement and financial acumen.
• You are a strong people leader with experience in coaching and negotiation skills. You are talented in building the trust of others and fostering collaborative relationships. You model teamwork behaviors and team building skills. You know about the challenges in the international non-profit world, current issues and technical support and partnerships.
• You believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.

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Location: New York, NY

Travel: Up to 15%

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Overview

You will provide leadership for the development of high quality grant proposals for government agencies, multilateral and bilateral institutions, and major foundations to support CMMB’s strategy around improving the lives of women and children, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Programs & Volunteers. This position will work in a highly collaborative cross-team environment across departments, technical staff, and country offices. You will support evaluations of major grants to ensure cross-organizational learning, improved knowledge management and the institutionalization of best practices. You will have direct reports and will ensure grant proposals are fully compliant, efficiently supported, technically clear and accurate, and adhere to CMMB’s style and global strategy. You will need to be able to effectively build and manage relationships with partner and donor agencies, and other internal and external stakeholders, including integration with our CHAMPS model and in support of the building of public-private partnerships. This role is expected to lead strategically and be willing to engage in operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality and innovative program proposal for award opportunities from government agencies, multilateral and bilateral institutions, and major foundations.
• Manage the grant proposal team and consultants to submit successful bids.
• Team effectively with internal and external stakeholders to best position for success in achieving strategy.
• Research, analyze, develop, and track relationships with new and current prospects for proposals and produce reports, capability statements, agreements, etc. for their development and management.
• Lead, collaborate, and participate in the entire grant proposal process, including conceptualization, performing research, producing compelling content, making revisions, submission and follow-ups.
• Monitor the competitive landscape, testing new approaches and adopting best practice strategies.
• Lead and participate in proposal-related meetings, both in the US and at the country level as necessary.
• Lead CMMB’s business intelligence gathering and networking to pro-actively form or join consortia and partnerships which match our mission and strategy.
• Lead and manage employees in your area, 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.
• Everything else that it takes to live out our mission and keep a good sense of humor.

Qualifications

You have a master’s degree in a development-related subject.

You have 8+ years of work experience in international NGOs, including business development roles that demonstrate the ability to perform these responsibilities and a proven track record in successful fundraising for projects with major USG international development agencies (e.g. USAID and CDC) and other international donors (e.g. European Union, DfID, World Bank, WHO, UNICEF).

You have strong program development planning, writing and coordination skills and demonstrated experience in writing winning proposals in MCH, WASH/nutrition, and/or HIV/AIDS programs. You have experience working in Africa and/or in Latin America/Caribbean on development programs.

Your business development experience has included pre-solicitation research and partnership formation; design, development and submission of complete and competitive proposal packages; and submission follow-up to ensure lessons learnt are carried forward to future submissions.

You have direct experience remotely supporting proposal development teams, and have demonstrated abilities to undertake the analyses needed to highlight where CMMB has a comparative advantage in business opportunities and lead our subsequent response in a systematic way while thinking creatively in consortium formation and proposal design.

You have a knack for building and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders, and have experience working in a headquarters-based setting and collaborating closely with country offices.

You’re a timely and effective communicator with superior presentation skills and proven skills building human resources and building the capacity of field-based staff.

French and/or Spanish language skills are desirable, and you are comfortable working for a faith-based organization.

You believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.

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