nt, Programs
- Location:
- Arlington, VA
- Sector:
- Non Profit
- Organization URL:
- http://www.crdf.org
- Experience:
- Advanced
- Date Posted
- Sep-12-2011
Description
CRDF Global, an international non-profit supporting collaboration between American and foreign scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs, seeks a dynamic leader and team builder for the position of Vice President for Programs.
As a member of CRDF Global’s executive team, the Vice President for Programs currently oversees three grant-making departments, each led by a senior-level program director, and an international staff of approximately fifty people implementing more than twenty-five programs in over thirty countries. As a recognized expert in international science and technology programs, he/she provides substantive input to the growth, development and implementation of CRDF Global program activities in collaborative science research; innovation; science and engineering capacity building and professional skills development and nonproliferation. The Vice President ensures that program staff has the resources and support needed to deliver CRDF Global programs on time and on budget, and with the desired outcomes and impacts. He/she leads CRDF Global negotiations with a variety of government and private funders, U.S and foreign governments, and the many overseas funding partners with whom CRDF Global works. The Vice President for Programs reports to the President/CEO and contributes to strategic planning and inter-departmental coordination. He/she interacts regularly with the CRDF Global Board of Directors, particularly the Program Committee.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess:
1. At least fifteen years of experience in international science and technology programs, particularly in the Middle East, Africa and/or Asia.
2. Substantial knowledge of key international science and technology trends related to research, innovation, capacity-building and security.
3. Ten years of senior-level management experience.
4. Exceptionally strong people management skills with demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally and as part of a team.
5 An entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability and the ability to develop new business through organic program growth demonstrated by his/her professional experience and accomplishments.
6. Experience working with and/or in private foundations.
7. U.S. citizen with an active security clearance at a secret level or eligibility to obtain one.
8. Overseas travel of 20% is required.
9. Experience as a recipient of Federal funds is preferred.
10. Master’s degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Contact Details
- Contact:
- Holly Bates
- Telephone:
- 703-526-9720
- Email:
- hbates@crdf.org
Application Instructions
CRDF Global is an equal opportunity employer D/M/F/V
To apply, please complete our online application form and include in one comprehensive document: a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references.
