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Program Development Manager

Who we are:

Glimmer is an international nonprofit that is working to end the cycle of extreme poverty in rural Ethiopia. Glimmer’s projects create a network of resilience that holds up thriving communities and empowers women and girls as leaders.

We have an opening for a full-time program development manager based in Austin, Texas, who will serve as an expert in Glimmer’s integrated programs in rural Ethiopia. The position works closely with the communications and donor relations teams to support the development of proposals and reports to foundations, government agencies and individual donors. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager with the ability to think strategically, synthesize technical details and communicate effectively across Glimmer’s Austin and Ethiopia offices. We are considering candidates with five to 10 years of relevant experience.

What you'll do:

• Programs Expertise & Strategy: The program development manager will become an expert in the ins and outs of Glimmer’s programs, including the intended short- and long-term outcomes of our integrated programs and the projects and activities within each program that will advance progress toward those outcomes. The program development manager will understand the progress and status of each program, provide updates to the communications and donor relations teams on specific projects, and fully understand overarching implementation strategies and evaluation plans. The ability to dive in and understand the best practices in international development and trends in Ethiopia will be necessary to be successful in this position.
• Project Management: This role will require development and management of project timelines and work plans, primarily for foundation and government accounts. This role will also require working closely with and tracking deadlines for Glimmer’s Ethiopia staff in order to collect key information and data.
• Content Review and Development: The program development manager gathers and synthesizes programs information and data to meet Glimmer’s reporting and fundraising objectives and to draft content for proposals and reports to key donors. This position is also responsible for providing an expert eye in reviewing and editing content and materials created by communications and donor relations staff to ensure alignment with program details and data. Organized and clear writing ability is required.
• Research: To inform our fundraising and program strategies, this position will conduct and oversee research projects as needed.

This position will also provide the opportunity to work on other special initiatives and projects with the communications team in support of our fundraising objectives; and potentially requires travel once or twice a year to Ethiopia.

Successful candidates are:

• Humanitarian. Being part of Glimmer means being part of something bigger; something that creates change in the world.
• Comfortable with technology. Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office products, including strong proficiency in Excel. Experience with any of the following is a plus: Basecamp, Asana or other project management software; Dropbox; Fluxx; mapping software.
• Innovative. We expect curiosity and creative thinking from everyone here. You take the initiative, think outside the box and find real-time solutions to issues or to improve existing methods.
• Self-motivated. You are extremely organized, and people can count on you to meet deadlines while keeping calm.

What We're Offering:

• Exposure to the people and places of Ethiopia, by being a part of the life-changing work that we do.
• A committed and dedicated team that works hard but also takes time to recharge.
• 4+ weeks of paid time off.
• Retirement plan matching up to 3% of your salary.
• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA available.
• Fun office environment with several annual, offsite teambuilding activities, bi-weekly lunches, and coffee-loving and health-conscious coworkers.

 

Fall 2017 COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

A Glimmer of Hope empowers rural Ethiopian communities to end the cycle of poverty. Our clean water, education, health care and microfinance projects create a powerful force for change.

Glimmer is looking for a Communications Intern who will assist in a variety of communications and marketing projects and help organize our media content. You will be asked to contribute to ongoing team projects that focus on efficient and engaging communication with Glimmer’s supporters. Learn more about us at glimmer.org.

apply:

Please submit a cover letter, your resume and answers to the questions below to jobs@aglimmerofhope.org. Please do not apply if you do not include the answers to the intern questions. No phone calls please.

intern questions:

1. Describe yourself.
2. How did you become familiar with Glimmer?
3. How did humanitarian work become a priority for you?
4. Explain why you are applying for this position, and what makes you a good fit.
5. If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
6. What are two or three of your favorite websites?
7. What is the last book that you read and enjoyed? The last book you read and didn’t enjoy?
8. What are your three favorite movies?
9. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you?

position: 

• Contribute to projects that enhance Glimmer’s communications to our donors through writing, storytelling, synthesis of programs information and more
• Help organize our media content libraries
• Contribute to and help build Glimmer's online presence
• Assist with research related to Glimmer's marketing, communications and fundraising
• Write and edit copy; assist with visual storytelling
• Assist with other media projects as needed
• Execute tasks on quick deadlines

 

requirements:

you're a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.

you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines and multi-tasking, and you're a firm believer that every detail matters. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to perform your best. You communicate early on if there is a problem.

you're independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without hand holding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.

you get accused of being a feng shui master. Your well-developed sense of space and function means you have a natural knack for design and organization. You just make things look good.

you’re knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your skills as a communicator, writer and general marketing whiz.

you’re tech savvy and an AP stylebook wizard. You’re computer literate with Mac experience and know your way around the web. You love grammar and know where to put an Oxford comma. Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign or Google AdWords is a plus, but not required.

commitment:

We are looking for a part-time intern for the Fall of 2017. Hours are flexible. Please apply only if you are located in Austin, Texas.

benefits:

The Glimmer Internship Program is an opportunity for qualified students to gain real world experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.

Fall 2017 PROGRAMS INTERN

Glimmer works to lift the women and girls of rural Ethiopia out of extreme poverty. Glimmer’s programs team manages implementation of clustered health, microfinance, education, and microfinance projects through our local implementing partners in Ethiopia. We are looking for a Master's level Programs Intern who is interested in international development or international affairs for the Fall of 2017. You will assist in data organization and analysis and provide support for our programs team activities. Learn more about us at glimmer.org.

position: 

• Maintain program/project records in our project management database,
• Review project completion documents and photos for accuracy,
• Review proposals and reports from our construction partners in Ethiopia,
• Prepare proposals and reports for donors,
• Communicate with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia office on program tasks,
• Conduct research and other activities as needed.

 

requirements:

you're a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.

you're independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without handholding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.

your organization skills intimidate Martha Stewart. You stay organized throughout the duration of a project, and are able to juggle multiple projects at a time. You’re a firm believer that every detail matters.

you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to get the job done. You communicate early on if there is a problem. You don’t just show up, you perform your best.

knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad skills as a communicator and data analyst.

commitment:

We're looking for a Master's level student (upper level undergraduate students will be considered on a case by case basis) to come to our Austin office 20 hours per week this fall (schedule is flexible). Please only apply if you are located in Austin, Texas.

benefits:

An internship at A Glimmer of Hope is an incredible opportunity for students to gain experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.

apply:

Please submit a resume to leslie@aglimmerofhope.org with ICD Programs Intern in the subject line.