| Work Location : US - Atlanta, GA | Type of Post : Not Applicable |
| Other Possible Location : | Funding : APPROVED |
| Expected Travel : up to 10% | Type of Contract : |
| Language Requirement : English | Application Deadline : |
| Employee Duration : Short Term Contract |
* Starting salaries are based on various factors, including candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
Who We Are:
As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.
What We Are Looking For:
At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.
Job Title: PROJECT MANAGER, IMPACT ALLIANCE
Job Location(s): US - Atlanta, GA
JOB SUMMARY
CARE, Mercy Corps, and Save the Children are exploring a new path for deeper collaboration, driven by a shared vision to drive greater impact, efficiency, and local leadership in global assistance. In the context of major shifts in global funding, each organization recognizes that increasing impact requires new ways of working together. We are initiating a set of collaborative opportunities designed to prototype that future alliance—from shared procurement and support services to participant feedback tools and a more coordinated approach to working with local partners. We are now seeking a skilled Project Manager to help drive forward this work in its crucial early phase and embed strong project management practices.
The position will work closely with the Senior Project Lead and will manage Project Management deliverables as part of a project management lifecycle approach. In particular, They will support individual workstreams to develop and monitor robust project plans, including success metrics, milestones, governance stage-gates, and phasing; as well as identifying synergies across workstreams. They will support the development of fundraising concept notes in collaboration with workstream leads. They will be responsible for establishing and maintaining workstream reporting including risk and issues logs, dependencies, status updates etc. The role will also be required to work closely with the Senior Project Lead to contribute to overall project tracking and reporting.
This is a unique opportunity to support a strategic transformation effort with the potential to influence the future of the global development sector. This position is funded for a period of 12 months with the possibility, but not the guarantee, of an extension.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Workstream Oversight and Management
Progress Tracking and Reporting
Fundraising Concept Development
Briefing, Communication and Stakeholder Management
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Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.