Program Officer, Global Health & Child Welfare (Hybrid)

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust is seeking a Program Officer for the Vulnerable Children in Sub-Saharan Africa Program.

You will support a multi‑million dollar annual grant portfolio and report to the Program Director, helping identify opportunities and guide grantees through the grant lifecycle. Responsibilities include grant management, due diligence, monitoring, and external engagement, with travel to Sub-Saharan Africa as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in international development, global health, medicine, or related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of grant management experience in NGO/non-profit/philanthropy.
• Experience in global health, health systems strengthening, MNCH, or NTDs; Sub‑Saharan Africa preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact and relationship manager with grantees.
• Manage grants through lifecycle: due diligence, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Identify and source high-impact grant opportunities and accompany grantees.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, and external engagements to advance program goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Communications, Grants Management, Legal).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent judgment

Education

Master’s degree in international development or related field

Job description

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust is seeking a Program Officer for the Vulnerable Children in Sub-Saharan Africa Program.

You will support a multi‑million dollar annual grant portfolio and report to the Program Director, helping identify opportunities and guide grantees through the grant lifecycle. Responsibilities include grant management, due diligence, monitoring, and external engagement, with travel to Sub-Saharan Africa as needed.