Senior Program Manager, Global Health Resilience (MIHR)

Corus International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus International is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience (MIHR) project, focusing on MNCH and nutrition outcomes in fragile contexts. This hybrid role is based in Washington, DC, with in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The SPM will oversee program cycles, donor requirements, and cross-country implementation, coordinating with MIHR HQ, country offices, and partner organizations to ensure successful results and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least seven years' experience in international development program management.
• Experience coordinating with multicultural, multilingual teams.
• Experience working with US-based and international partners (NGOs, gov, academia).
• Experience managing diverse partner groups with varying capacities.
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-country programs.
• Strong knowledge of USG and international donor funding mechanisms.
• Knowledge of international development and health humanitarian standards.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams (HQ and country offices).
• Excellent English communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage project cycle best practices, ensuring compliance with MIHR policies and donor requirements.
• Manage project startup processes, coordinating handovers and staff recruitment as needed.
• Monitor country-level program implementation, track progress, and manage contracts and grants.
• Apply donor rules to ensure compliance across startup, implementation and closeout activities.
• Develop and manage new award/project development and close-out deadlines per policies.
• Collaborate with country staff and HQ finance to oversee grant funds and subawards; review budgets and spending.
• Liaise with Grants and Compliance for sub-recipient management.
• Monitor program progress, budgets, and implement adjustments as needed.
• Provide timely analysis to guide decision making and strategic planning.
• Prepare high-quality reports for internal audiences and donors.

Skills

Program management

Multicultural teams

US/international partners

Large-scale programs

USG funding knowledge

International development

Cross-team coordination

English proficiency

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree +7 years exp

Job description

Corus International is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience (MIHR) project, focusing on MNCH and nutrition outcomes in fragile contexts. This hybrid role is based in Washington, DC, with in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The SPM will oversee program cycles, donor requirements, and cross-country implementation, coordinating with MIHR HQ, country offices, and partner organizations to ensure successful results and compliance.