Director , Program and Product Design

Job Details

Director I, Program and Product Design

Location:

United States, Remote

Employment Type:

Full Time (Fixed Term)

Work Environment:
Remote

Child Fund Division:
Global Impact

Department:
Program Resources and Institutional Learning

Child Fund 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.

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.

Child Fund 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.

The Program Design and Products Director will lead efforts to design program and products for grant funders. You will shape and adapt Child Fund’s Program Offerings for diverse grant opportunities from foundations, corporate entities, bi‑lateral and multi‑lateral donors, and other Child Fund 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 Child Fund’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.

• 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.

• Program Design and Strategic Positioning. Lead and engage Global Senior Technical Advisors to design high‑quality, innovative, and contextually relevant Program Offerings aligned with Child Fund’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…