Senior Director, Programs

Senior Director of Programs

About PAI

PAI is a nonprofit, civil society organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded almost 60 years ago, we work to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all people through U.S. and global advocacy, partnerships with multisectoral institutions and the funding of community-based organizations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

PAI envisions a world where all people can fully realize their sexual and reproductive health and rights to achieve health equity, economic well-being, and gender equality. We believe that equitable progress for sexual and reproductive health and rights is central in achieving urgent and sustained gains for the health, equality and prosperity of women, youth, and at-risk communities around the world.

PAI advocates on the global stage and works with policymakers in Washington, D.C., to drive supportive and expansive U.S. foreign aid and policy for sexual and reproductive health care. We also provide flexible funding and strategic and technical advocacy support to community-based, women-led, youth-led and youth-focused organizations in over 30 countries so local advocates can advance sexual and reproductive health investment and policy priorities in their own countries and communities.

PAI has embarked upon a new era of impact and excellence. We are committed to sharing our strengths, elevating the achievements of peer civil society organizations around the world, and using evidence, data and policy insights to hold U.S. and global decision-makers accountable.

In the face of ongoing threats to sexual and reproductive health and rights in the United States and around the world, PAI and our network of advocates are not only tackling these threats but also advancing an agenda for progress where rights can be respected and realized. We are excited to bring on new team members who are inspired by our mission and are committed to community-led advocacy, policy accountability, and collective action to demand, protect, and advance sexual and reproductive health care for all.

About the Role

As the Sr. Director of Programs, you will provide day-to-day leadership and management to support the growth, success, and impact of PAI's grant programs and work to strengthen and enhance PAI's partnerships with civil society organizations around the world.  In addition, the Sr. Director of Programs provides grant and budget oversight and ensures that PAI is effectively meeting grant requirements, while also advancing technical knowledge and program insights toward our mission.

The Sr. Director of Programs will provide leadership and management coordination to advance key grant objectives and engage with donors as part of regular reporting cycles, as well as grant renewal cycles. In addition, the Sr. Director of Programs will support PAI’s engagement in external committees, taskforces and technical groups, while also working in partnership with the Sr. VP of Program Strategy & Growth to diversify the PAI programs portfolio in line with our mission.

The Sr. Director of Programs will serve as the supervisor for PAI program staff; and will represent and support PAI programs with external civil society and SRH coalition partners. Must be able to work effectively across multiple departments, guide compliance and generally bring exceptional problem solving and enthusiasm to a range of program and donors’ requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Grants and Programs Management

· Contribute to the development and implementation of overall PAI grant programs through both strategic and SRHR technical expertise.

· Provide day-to-day oversight and management of grant programs, develop and support review of donor reports and engage in restricted donor meetings.

· Support the implementation of key grant programs where surge capacity is required or to effectively meet complex grant requirements.

· Manage onboarding of approved new programs with Sr. VP of Program Growth & Strategy, including coordinating with finance and operations departments.

· Manage grant budgets and conduct monthly reviews with finance and Sr. VP of Program Growth & Strategy.

· In coordination with Operations conduct grant bi-annual grant program review meetings and support program grant team to prepare internal presentations.

· Ensure programs staff and partners complete inputs into PAI M&E system.

· Identify potential threats to PAI grant program administration and coordinate with PAI’s SVP of Program Growth & Strategy and Operations and Finance teams to mitigate program or organizational risks.

· Stay current in relation to changing grant standards and proposal guidelines and communicate relevant information to stakeholders including funded partners (via programs staff), Development, Finance and Operations respectively.

Technical and Thought Leadership

· Ensure PAI develops and disseminates a steady supply of technical products that enhance advocacy capabilities worldwide and generate a diversified technical toolbox that PAI and partner staff can draw on to advance their advocacy agendas.

· Serve on SRHR technical committees and working groups in the sector.

Program Growth

· Help sustain and grow PAI’s program portfolio.

· Working with Sr. VP of Program Growth and Strategy and President & CEO, support restricted grant renewals and new business opportunities. Provide technical leadership and input in the design of new grant applications.

International Programs Staff Management

· Supervise identified programs staff, provide direction, guidance, and support for effective implementation and management across all critical program areas.

· Coach and support the retention of high-performing programs staff, empowering them to perform responsibly and effectively.

· Travel approximately 10% of the time.

· Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

· At least 10 years of related public health experience and/or non-profit/government experience including 5 years as a manager and 5 years within the SRHR sector.

· Demonstrated experience supervising staff and advancing organizational priorities.

· Experience in work planning, project management and budget management.

· Experience leading, cultivating, and developing complex program partnerships.

· Proven ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships with representatives of various sectors, including funders, CSO partners, academic institutions and/or bi-lateral and multi-lateral agencies.

· Team Management Skills: Superb leadership and management skills. Ability to make decisions with significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a major department or multiple departments.

· Grant and Budget Management: Proven track record in managing multiple grant programs and demonstrated ability to understand and manage grant budget parameters.

· Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are broad, complex, and abstract, often involving organization-wide issues and requiring substantial creativity, resourcefulness, staff engagement, negotiation, and diplomacy to develop solutions.

· Communications: Ability to communicate complex information effectively in verbally and in writing to Programs staff, management, and external partners across functional areas. Ability to represent PAI before a variety of diverse audiences and in a wide range of situations.

· Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate broad and comprehensive knowledge of SRHR concepts, practices, new and emerging trends and research, donor landscape, and policies with the ability to use them in complex and/or unprecedented situations across multiple functional areas.

· Health Equity Focus: Deep understanding of core social and economic constructs and how they impact health. This may include understanding of health, gender, and racial equity, economic justice, environmental justice and climate change, social determinants of health, and the root causes of institutional and structural racism.

· Technical Skills: Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and deal effectively with multiple time-sensitive priorities.

· Ability to utilize data analytics and tools for planning and advocacy.

· Creative and strategic thinker and anticipatory problem solver.

· Demonstrated experience with the application of policies, systems, and compliance in the context of program management and implementation.

· Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time

Salary and Benefits:

This position is based in Washington, D.C., the salary range for this role is $140,000 - $150,000 USD, plus benefits. The final offer for a successful candidate will be determined by a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations.

PAI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision care, direct contribution 403(b) retirement plan, and flexible spending account.

Other Information:

Please note, the current position is on a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays required in the PAI office.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be subject to a background check. PAI believes it is strengthened by the diversity of its staff, and welcomes such diversity, including race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, educational attainment, disability, and veteran status. PAI welcomes applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and strongly encourages people of color and persons with disabilities to apply. PAI actively cultivates an institutional culture that reflects the values of respect, equity, and inclusion that it seeks to amplify in its work.