Manager, Program Engagement

USA for UNHCR

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 91,350 - 109,620

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization is seeking a highly strategic Manager, Program Engagement in Washington, DC. The role involves leading the development of funding opportunities and managing a team responsible for producing donor material and impact reports. You will serve as a crucial liaison for effective donor stewardship and ensure compliance with organizational policies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in grant writing, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

5-7 years of experience in grant writing or fundraising.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong decision-making and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of funding opportunities.
Coordinate the creation of donor engagement materials.
Manage a team responsible for proposals and reports.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Jira

Job description

Base pay range

$91,350.00/yr - $109,620.00/yr

Leading Talent Acquisition Strategy at USA for UNHCR

SUMMARY

USA for UNHCR is seeking a highly strategic, relationship-centered, and detail-oriented Manager, Program Engagement to lead the development of high value funding opportunities and donor materials that strengthen stewardship across corporate, foundation, and civil society partners. This role is essential to ensuring donors and prospects receive clear, compelling value propositions and understand the impact of their generosity.

The Manager, Program Engagement oversees a team responsible for producing concept notes, proposals, technical applications, and impact reports, while serving as a key liaison between fundraisers and UNHCR focal points. The role drives excellence in project management, workflow optimization, compliance, and cross‑functional coordination. This position requires strong editorial expertise, advanced stakeholder management, and the ability to guide complex negotiations, build systems, and lead staff in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the development of funding opportunities from conception through delivery, including project managing, tracking, drafting, and finalizing proposals, concept notes, grant applications, and reports, ensuring content is compelling, accurate, and aligned with donor strategies
Coordinate and guide the creation of evergreen content tailored for corporate, foundation, and civil society audiences, ensuring alignment with annual priorities and donor engagement calendars
Serve as a strategic liaison between fundraisers and UNHCR focal points, maintaining strong relationships, transparent communication, and smooth coordination to advance donor cultivation and stewardship
Lead complex negotiations with UNHCR and internal stakeholders, ensuring objectives, project terms, and deliverables are clearly defined, agreed upon, and met
Provide oversight, leadership, and direction to Program Engagement team members, managing competing priorities, guiding cross‑departmental workflows, and fostering team adaptability in fast‑paced environments
Ensure strict compliance with USA for UNHCR and UNHCR policies, donor requirements, technical specifications, and reporting obligations, including conducting quality reviews prior to submission
Establish standardized workflows, resource materials, and process improvements to streamline collaboration, enhance efficiency, and elevate organizational practices in funding opportunity development
Navigate constantly shifting priorities and deadlines, ensuring adaptability to evolving contexts and timelines.
Stay current on complex USA for UNHCR and UNHCR policies for developing, finalizing, and clearing funding opportunities. Apply this knowledge proactively to drive smooth coordination.
Maintain deep subject expertise on UNHCR programs, emergencies, and thematic priorities to proactively identify opportunities and strengthen donor‑facing materials
Build organizational capacity by supporting and delivering staff training on UNHCR priorities, donor expectations, funding processes, and effective proposal development
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in grant writing, project or grant management, international programs, or fundraising and donor relations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Salesforce or similar CRMs, and project management tools such as Jira
Proven ability to develop technical donor materials including proposals, grants, budgets, and impact reports
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex and technical information into clear, compelling content
Experience managing or supervising staff, including goal setting, coaching, and performance monitoring
Strong knowledge of grant management, project management principles, proposal development processes, and corporate and foundation fundraising
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail, follow through, and adaptability
Strong decision making, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with skill in navigating diverse stakeholder dynamics and communicating diplomatically
Ability to identify and implement workflow and process improvements that increase team efficiency and operational clarity
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, respond quickly to evolving needs, and maintain an inclusive, growth‑oriented team environment
Commitment to providing high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Understanding of refugee issues, humanitarian programs, and global affairs