Program Manager, Voices Against Violence & Fellowships

Program Manager, Voices Against Violence & Fellowships

Vital Voices Global Partnership

Washington, D.C., United States

The Program Manager, VAV and Fellowships will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the Director, Issue Advocacy. This pivotal leader will be responsible for overseeing VAV (Voices Against Violence) subawards, providing key GBV knowledge and expertise to partners and stakeholders. This role will manage the Peace Fellowship, working closely with global leaders at the intersection of GBV and Women, Peace and Security. The Program Manager will expand Vital Voices’ presence in Europe, collaborating with partners to implement project partnerships and grow the European Vital Voices Network. This position is based in Washington, DC with the option of a hybrid work schedule. We are not accepting remote candidates at this time.

Additional responsibilities include:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Subaward Management: Contribute to the management of sub-grantees, which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and supporting the process of establishing and revising subaward project proposals, drafting and reviewing budgets, updating and disseminating templates for program and financial reports to sub-grantees, and requesting and reviewing sub-grantee reports;
• Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Subject Matter Expertise: Bring a deep understanding of gender-based violence, its root causes, the ways in which it manifests in different global contexts, and its impacts on victims/survivors and society. Maintain an understanding of challenges associated with addressing GBV, including major issues facing different countries worldwide, and challenges associated with social norms and unstable settings. Maintain an understanding of international best practices in GBV service provision, including identifying and engaging with key stakeholders, and legal, political, and governmental structures towards individual, relational, systems, and broader social norms change;
• Regional European Expertise: Expand the presence of Vital Voices across Europe, working alongside current partners and identifying new partners. Implement existing project partnerships with WAVE and other organizations, maintain contacts and community with European Vital Voices Network members and chapters;
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Consult with other relevant team members, including the MERL Specialist to manage design and implementation of M&E. Demonstrate program impact through M&E analysis in presentations and reports;
• Peace Fellowship: Advance women’s leadership at the intersection of GBV and Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) through capacity-building, peer-to-peer learning, and mentorship;
• Capacity Building: Increase the capacity, collaboration, decision-making power and effectiveness of women leaders working on GBV across generations and sectors and equipping them with the tools they need to advance women’s rights through the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda;
• DE&I Commitment: Embrace and model the Vital Voices guiding principles, values, investment, and leadership models with the goal of supporting Vital Voices’ organization culture and success;
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations or a related field, plus 4-8 years of relevant work experience required;
• Strong demonstrated experience in global women’s issues, refugee issues, and human rights;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English;
• Experience living, working, or studying in Europe preferred;
• Ability to prioritize tasks, swiftly shift priorities, and work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team;
• Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), social networking tools, and database software (i.e., Salesforce);
• Experience working cross-functionally to support key objectives and to help team members.

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