ChildFund India Group
Director I, Program and Product Design
ChildFund India Group, Olympia, Washington, United States
Job Details
Director I, Program and Product Design
Location: United States, Remote
Employment Type: Full Time (Fixed Term)
Work Environment: Remote
ChildFund Division: Global Impact
Department: Program Resources and Institutional Learning
ChildFund Overview ChildFund is a dynamic child‑focused international development organization expanding its work with and for children in communities all over the world. Working across 70 countries, we connect children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe, no matter where they are. As part of our team, you are integral to our new growth strategy, building new capabilities and partnerships to scale impact for children.
ChildFund’s Values We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment ChildFund International has a zero‑tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by staff, partners, and other representatives. We are committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace and in the communities where we deliver programs and services. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal record check and/or disclosure to safeguard program participants.
About This Role The Program Design and Products Director will lead efforts to design program and products for grant funders. You will shape and adapt ChildFund’s Program Offerings for diverse grant opportunities from foundations, corporate entities, bi‑lateral and multi‑lateral donors, and other ChildFund Alliance members. The role requires collaboration with Global Technical Senior Advisors, Regional Directors, and Country Offices to ensure rigorous, evidence‑based, and locally‑led program designs.
You will capture program designs in materials used across the organization as resources for local programme design and clear communication of ChildFund’s Program Offerings and approaches. You will also drive organizational change by building internal capacity in program design and empowering teams to adapt to new funding models and donor requirements.
In collaboration with Technical Advisors and Business Development staff, you will advise regional directors and country offices on designing program interventions for specific grant opportunities.
This is a full‑time, fixed‑term position with funding through June 30, 2027. It is a remote position open to candidates in the United States, with a preference for the Eastern time zone. The anticipated salary range is $90,000‑$120,000.
Required Experience and Education
Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree or higher in international development, economics, public policy, social sciences, or another relevant field is strongly preferred.
Minimum of 9 years of experience in program design, technical leadership, and business development within the international development or humanitarian sector.
A track record of leading complex program design for grant acquisition.
Demonstrated experience leading program design for large‑scale grants, such as those from USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals.
Extensive experience in developing and submitting successful grant proposals, securing funding from various sources, including government agencies, foundations, and corporations.
Experience in strategic program design with a focus on children’s rights and well‑being and incorporating innovative approaches.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Design and Strategic Positioning.
Lead and engage Global Senior Technical Advisors to design high‑quality, innovative, and contextually relevant Program Offerings aligned with ChildFund’s objectives and core approaches. Empower Advisors to incorporate localization, systems strengthening, child and youth agency, and gender considerations. Support Advisors and teams on high‑value, strategic proposals. Collaborate with Technology, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate budgeting and operational robustness.
Technical Quality, Evidence, and Learning.
Ensure program designs are grounded in robust evidence and aligned with the Results Framework and Impact Outcomes. Embed monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to promote impact measurement and adaptive learning. Team with MERL members to develop Program Products integrated into proposals, supporting evidence‑based approaches and continuous improvement. Lead Sector Global Advisors to bring cutting‑edge technical knowledge into program/sector strategies.
Internal Collaboration and Capacity Strengthening.
Mentor Sector and BD Global Advisors to build program design capacity and embed best practices across the organization. Lead internal change management by developing and strengthening tools, guidance, and processes related to program design and proposal development.
External Engagement and Donor Collaboration.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors and partners to understand trends and donor priorities in prioritized sectors by region (Africa, Americas, and Asia). Empower the creation of funder‑focused communications to advance engagement and alignment with institutional donor priorities.
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices, and conduct oneself consistently with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
ChildFund’s Core Competencies
Results orientation : Gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve goals with high quality standards.
Decision making : Uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non‑traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
Teamwork : The ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
Communication : Demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
Resilience : Thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Digital literacy : Adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.
Other Required Competencies
The ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English; fluency or professional working proficiency in Spanish or French is beneficial.
Demonstrated ability to lead across functions in a remote, global, technology‑enabled work environment and drive change across diverse teams.
Strong technical writing and proposal development skills, with the ability to produce well‑structured models that showcase the organization’s capacity to deliver impactful programs.
Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships internally and externally, fostering a focus on a strong donor engagement and creating effective funder‑focused communications.
Advanced knowledge and expertise in child‑focused programming, localization, and systems strengthening.
Strong presentation skills in virtual formats.
Strategic Leadership — Applies vision; explores multiple paths; invests time in planning to effectively execute strategy.
People Leadership — Inspires, influences, coaches and empowers others to be at their best; values individual differences and seeks the inclusion of others.
Change Management — Adjusts thinking and behaviors to remain relevant, resilient and responsive to internal and external conditions.
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Location: United States, Remote
Employment Type: Full Time (Fixed Term)
Work Environment: Remote
ChildFund Division: Global Impact
Department: Program Resources and Institutional Learning
ChildFund Overview ChildFund is a dynamic child‑focused international development organization expanding its work with and for children in communities all over the world. Working across 70 countries, we connect children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe, no matter where they are. As part of our team, you are integral to our new growth strategy, building new capabilities and partnerships to scale impact for children.
ChildFund’s Values We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment ChildFund International has a zero‑tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by staff, partners, and other representatives. We are committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace and in the communities where we deliver programs and services. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal record check and/or disclosure to safeguard program participants.
About This Role The Program Design and Products Director will lead efforts to design program and products for grant funders. You will shape and adapt ChildFund’s Program Offerings for diverse grant opportunities from foundations, corporate entities, bi‑lateral and multi‑lateral donors, and other ChildFund Alliance members. The role requires collaboration with Global Technical Senior Advisors, Regional Directors, and Country Offices to ensure rigorous, evidence‑based, and locally‑led program designs.
You will capture program designs in materials used across the organization as resources for local programme design and clear communication of ChildFund’s Program Offerings and approaches. You will also drive organizational change by building internal capacity in program design and empowering teams to adapt to new funding models and donor requirements.
In collaboration with Technical Advisors and Business Development staff, you will advise regional directors and country offices on designing program interventions for specific grant opportunities.
This is a full‑time, fixed‑term position with funding through June 30, 2027. It is a remote position open to candidates in the United States, with a preference for the Eastern time zone. The anticipated salary range is $90,000‑$120,000.
Required Experience and Education
Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree or higher in international development, economics, public policy, social sciences, or another relevant field is strongly preferred.
Minimum of 9 years of experience in program design, technical leadership, and business development within the international development or humanitarian sector.
A track record of leading complex program design for grant acquisition.
Demonstrated experience leading program design for large‑scale grants, such as those from USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals.
Extensive experience in developing and submitting successful grant proposals, securing funding from various sources, including government agencies, foundations, and corporations.
Experience in strategic program design with a focus on children’s rights and well‑being and incorporating innovative approaches.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Design and Strategic Positioning.
Lead and engage Global Senior Technical Advisors to design high‑quality, innovative, and contextually relevant Program Offerings aligned with ChildFund’s objectives and core approaches. Empower Advisors to incorporate localization, systems strengthening, child and youth agency, and gender considerations. Support Advisors and teams on high‑value, strategic proposals. Collaborate with Technology, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate budgeting and operational robustness.
Technical Quality, Evidence, and Learning.
Ensure program designs are grounded in robust evidence and aligned with the Results Framework and Impact Outcomes. Embed monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to promote impact measurement and adaptive learning. Team with MERL members to develop Program Products integrated into proposals, supporting evidence‑based approaches and continuous improvement. Lead Sector Global Advisors to bring cutting‑edge technical knowledge into program/sector strategies.
Internal Collaboration and Capacity Strengthening.
Mentor Sector and BD Global Advisors to build program design capacity and embed best practices across the organization. Lead internal change management by developing and strengthening tools, guidance, and processes related to program design and proposal development.
External Engagement and Donor Collaboration.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors and partners to understand trends and donor priorities in prioritized sectors by region (Africa, Americas, and Asia). Empower the creation of funder‑focused communications to advance engagement and alignment with institutional donor priorities.
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices, and conduct oneself consistently with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
ChildFund’s Core Competencies
Results orientation : Gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve goals with high quality standards.
Decision making : Uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non‑traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
Teamwork : The ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
Communication : Demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
Resilience : Thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Digital literacy : Adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.
Other Required Competencies
The ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English; fluency or professional working proficiency in Spanish or French is beneficial.
Demonstrated ability to lead across functions in a remote, global, technology‑enabled work environment and drive change across diverse teams.
Strong technical writing and proposal development skills, with the ability to produce well‑structured models that showcase the organization’s capacity to deliver impactful programs.
Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships internally and externally, fostering a focus on a strong donor engagement and creating effective funder‑focused communications.
Advanced knowledge and expertise in child‑focused programming, localization, and systems strengthening.
Strong presentation skills in virtual formats.
Strategic Leadership — Applies vision; explores multiple paths; invests time in planning to effectively execute strategy.
People Leadership — Inspires, influences, coaches and empowers others to be at their best; values individual differences and seeks the inclusion of others.
Change Management — Adjusts thinking and behaviors to remain relevant, resilient and responsive to internal and external conditions.
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