Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community.
The Vice President of Technical Quality & Impact shares overall leadership responsibility as part of the Global Programs Leadership Team and the Executive Team, setting the technical vision, strategic direction, thought leadership agenda, and solutions-creation for Global Communities.
Following our Strategic Vision 2030 and 3-year Strategic Plan, the Vice President will define standards of Anchor Program technical excellence and build Global Communities’ Technical Quality & Impact Framework, with a primary emphasis on providing oversight and strategic guidance to the Global Support Team (headquarters) and Country Teams in supporting new business opportunities, proposal development, thought leadership and the achievement of both project and organizational goals and objectives. Ensuring the technical brand Global Communities is known for is captured in every proposal. This includes planning, developing, and supporting the adoption of systems, tools, policies, and objectives for the organization to ensure it delivers technical proposals and programming in line with internationally recognized standards and best practices.
The Vice President inspires, champions, and fosters a culture of shared success intended to continuously strengthen the technical quality of program implementation and support the realization of the Global Communities Mission and Strategic Plan.
Leading and directing the Department of Technical Quality & Impact, the Vice President oversees the teams that support monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management and learning, and technical excellence across all Global Communities’ projects and geographies. S/he will work seamlessly with the Vice President for Strategic Growth and Partnership, who oversees new business development; the Vice President for Humanitarian Assistance, who oversees humanitarian business development and emergency response; and the Vice President of Operations, who supervises field leadership, country teams, and headquarters-based operations staff.
The Vice President ensures the technical component is delivered according to the proposal during program implementation, providing quality assurance and control to Global Communities Global Support and country teams to enhance activity effectiveness and impact across sustainable development, humanitarian, conflict, and post-conflict contexts to support quality program delivery. In turn, they support the Vice President of Operations, who is ultimately accountable for Global Communities program delivery. The Vice President of Technical Quality & Impact works closely with senior leaders to ensure coordination and complementarity of all program quality, representation, and external engagement opportunities. The Vice President supports Business Development teams in facilitating the expansion of Global Communities work, building on existing projects, technical expertise, and demonstrating positive impact. The Vice President is accountable for ensuring that appropriate quality assurance support is provided to the country in response to needs identified through the Country Plan and/or project implementation in pursuit of program excellence.
The Vice President develops departmental strategies, approaches, and tools to ensure the organization's relevance, credibility, and viability. The Vice President sets goals, monitors work, and evaluates results to ensure that departmental objectives and operating requirements are met and align with the organization's needs and mission and its donors, clients, and project participants. They represent the organization to third parties, including donors, clients, partners, and governments, seeking to grow the profile and brand of Global Communities as a high-quality, adaptive partner.
Responsibility Area: Technical Strategy and Proposal Development
Responsibility Area: Technical Quality Support for Global Support and Country Teams
In supporting Country Teams, the VP ensures that the right technical support is provided at the right time and place, focusing on quality assurance (impact), monitoring, and sustainable support to teams.
Responsibility Area: Accountability
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Other duties may be assigned as business needs arise.
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Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please apply (including your resume and cover letter) by 5/27/2024. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled.
Location and Work Schedule
This selected candidate can be based in either Silver Spring or San Diego. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
This role is on a hybrid/telework schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work at least twice as week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) from either our San Diego or Silver Spring office and the remainder of the week from an approved home location.
Salary and Compensation
The estimated salary for this position is between 164,480 - 205,000. Final salary will be based on several factors including qualifications, geographic location, experience, and internal equity. Global Communities provides a comprehensive benefits package; please note that this position is not eligible for allowances.
COVID-19 Policy
As an organization working to advance public health, Global Communities has an obligation to model best practices and to do all we can to protect each other, our partners, and the communities where we work. To ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our business operations, Global Communities is adopting a policy to safeguard the health of our visitors, employees, families, and the larger global community from COVID-19. Effective January 3, 2022, all U.S.-based Global Communities employees are required to provide proof of having received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA approved, approved for emergency use authorization, or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with Global Communities, as a condition of employment.
Safeguarding Policy
Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.
EEO/ADA
Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Global Communities complies with all applicable provisions of the ADA and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless it provides undue hardship to the organization. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to participate in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@globalcommunities.org.
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