Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.
About CWS
Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.
Purpose
Integration and Stabilization team is in need of a seasoned project manager to support efforts to created standardized systems to support the ISS program team to efficiently initiate new sub-grantee partnerships with Ethnic Community Based Organizations to support program implementation. The Temp Capacity Building Project Manager is responsible for supporting the drafting and development of tools and resources and will require working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at local and federal level. An important prerequisite for this position is the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a collegial manner and to work independently to carry assignments through to completion.
This position is funded through Sept. 30, 2024 with possibility of extension depending on funding and need.
Responsibilities
In consultation with supervisor and other program staff, lead the execution of an assessment and creation of plan for development standardized approach to initiating new sub-grantee partnerships with a focus on ECBOs and other localized community-based organizations from impacted populations
Consult with relevant CWS Departments and external stakeholders, including but not limited to programs, Finance, Compliance and Operations and existing or potential partners to ensure a holistic approach to creation of standardized systems for the project
Through consultation with potential ECBO partners, identify key needs to ensure appropriate mechanisms in place for successful management of sub-granted federal funds and reporting requirements to CWS
Develop relevant SOPs, toolkits and resources establishing clear step by step procedures and processes for effectively guiding CWS programs and potential sub-grantees to quickly and efficiently evaluate and establish sub-grantee partnerships to implement programming
Develop materials targeting both CWS and potential partner organizations to ensure efficient collaboration and establishment of sub-grantee partnership.
Qualifications
Experience:
At least 6 years proven project management experience
Experience working with or managing an Ethnic Community Based Organization or community based organization preferred
Experience with federal grants strongly preferred
Strong understanding of grant reporting and compliance requirements
Excellent project and data management skills;
Knowledge and experience in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and database software is essential; experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Articulate 360 (or other Learning Management System) preferred;
Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to manage a large and diverse workload under pressure and with competing priorities;
Ability to maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail;
Experience in general office work, processing information and materials and maintaining records and files
Skills:
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; ability to work collaboratively and effectively with partners and teams;
Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times to represent the professional and institutional interests of CWS;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required;
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS' Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
Education and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
Special Requirements
Work Location:
This position is a US-based remote role with in-person responsibilities. Employees wishing to maintain a remote work arrangement must be able to fulfil the following conditions:
Ability to maintain secure and appropriate personal work environment for day-to-day work
Access to strong and reliable internet access
Ability to adhere to CWS data security policies and protect sensitive and personally identifiable information
Regular work hours must span core business hours 10AM-4PM Eastern time - some flexibility in core work hours depending on candidate time zone
Must use CWS provided equipment such as laptop and cell phone