Initiative Manager, Initiatives for Women and Girls
NoVo Foundation

NoVo Foundation seeks an Initiative Manager for its grant-making focused on ending violence against girls and women. NoVo Foundation's Initiative to End Violence against Girls and Women is focused on ending violence against girls and women in conflict and post-conflict countries, ending sex trafficking and strengthening the movement in the U.S. to end sexual and domestic violence. The position will also support the Director, Initiatives for Women and Girls, to advance NoVo's Initiative to empower adolescent girls in the developing world. The Initiative Manger position is based in New York and the Manager will report to the Director, Initiatives for Women and Girls.

Responsibilities:
·Manage a portfolio of grants, from solicitation through assessment, recommendation, and evaluation in concert with relevant NoVo Foundation staff;
·Monitor approved grants including through domestic and international site visits and report on grantee progress to Director, Initiatives for Women and Girls;
·Support the development of systems for measurement and evaluation for NoVo's initiative to end violence against girls and women;
·Remain up-to-date on issues, strategies, and funding within the girl's and women's rights field nationally and internationally.

Qualifications:
·7+ years professional experience working on women's and girls' rights issues and strong commitment to ending violence against girls and women;
·Strategic planning, evaluation, capacity building and other organizational development skills preferred;
·Experience reviewing grant proposals strongly preferred;
·Close attention to follow-up and detail; ability to manage several tasks simultaneously;
·Strong awareness and understanding of the intersection of race, class and gender; and ability to work well cross culturally;
·Ability to work as part of a team, and to transfer this quality into the building of relationships with grantees and fellow funders;
·Strong financial management, budget, planning, and analytical skills;
·Excellent judgment, resourcefulness, communication and problem-solving skills;
·BA/BS required, Master's or professional degree preferred.

Compensation: Position carries competitive salary and benefits.

For application information, please contact: jobs@novofoundation.org.

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