JOB DESCRIPTION

Program Management, Design and Delivery:

Ensure ICMC’s global program strategy, design, integration, and delivery are in line with the ICMC’s strategic direction and Church mission, in coordination with the Secretary General and ICMC Executive Leadership Team.
Oversee ICMC programs funded by institutional donors including EU and UNHCR, select Catholic foundations, and other donors, ensuring ICMC’s work is in line with humanitarian standards and human rights principles,
Oversee ICMC field offices in Greece and Turkey.
Oversee project design using project management standards and appropriate MEAL methodologies; coordinate activities to encourage integration and efficient implementation.
Manage program-related accountability, MEAL, learning, and adaptive management systems and promote learning and knowledge management.
Monitor program performance, risks, and delivery constraints.
Coordinate with other department leads to ensure sound budgeting and responsible stewardship of project resources.
Business Development (BD):

Lead the technical design and programmatic feasibility of new proposals for institutional donors in coordination with Director of Operations and Finance.
Manage business development staff or consultants responsible for technical proposal development.
Work with fundraising department staff to coordinate BD opportunities; oversee the full business development cycle for institutional donors to ensure high-quality proposals.
Team Management and Supervision:

Supervise Program Managers, support staff well-being and professional development, conduct performance reviews, contribute to staffing plans, and support recruitment of senior project staff.
Create a safe learning environment, encourage knowledge sharing, and rapidly identify and address performance gaps.
Relationship Management:

Ensure opportunities for capacity strengthening of Church partners in project management, implementation, and business development to support efficient, responsive programming.
Support church partners in designing programs tailored to community needs and local contexts.
Identify, assess, and strengthen strategic partnerships using appropriate tools and approaches.
Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional, faith-based, and public donors
Serve as the primary Program focal point for donor engagement on strategy, performance and learning, in coordination with the Secretary General and Director of Operations and Finance.
Key Working Relationships:

Reports to: ICMC Secretary General
Internal: Fundraising/Communications, Operations, Finance, Program Managers, Consultants
External: institutional and private donor representatives, relevant Church member representatives, peer organizations.
REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in international development, International Relations or relevant field (or equivalent work experience)
Minimum of eight years of relevant field-based program management, at least four years of senior management experience.
Experience in program management for projects funded by institutional, private and other donors, including design, budget development, expenditure tracking, MEAL, reporting, etc.
Experience with team leadership including staff management and supervision, mentoring, and team building.
Proven experience in new business development including proposal development and capturing appropriate new opportunities with institutional and/or private donors.
Experience in creating and maintaining strategic alliances, including partner relationship management and capacity strengthening, particularly within the Church (including local Church partners).
Required Languages – English. Fluency in a second language (Arabic, French, Italian, or Spanish) is a big plus.
Travel – willing and able to travel up to 10% (international).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates strong strategic, analytical, and systems thinking with the ability to see the big picture, exercise sound judgment, communicate clearly, and make effective decisions in complex environments.
Builds strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders at all levels; proactive, resourceful, solutions- and results-oriented, with excellent English writing skills.
Experience using MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, and knowledge sharing networks.
Demonstrates personal accountability, acts with integrity aligned to organizational values, builds trust through consistent actions, collaborates effectively across diverse teams, and remains open to continuous learning.
Leads change through agility and innovation, develops and recognizes others to strengthen team performance, and applies a strategic mindset to translate and execute organizational priorities.

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV of maximum four pages, a motivation letter, at least two professional references with their full contact details, of whom one must be the last or current supervisor, and a completed reference check consent form via email