Job Posting: Learning Tours Program Manager, CARE, Washington DC

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LEARNING TOURS PROGRAM MANAGER
WASHINGTON, DC

CARE seeks a Learning Tours Program Manager within CARE's Policy Advocacy Unit in Washington, DC. The Learning Tours Program Manager will support efforts to cultivate U.S. Congressional champions for improved policies and increased funding for maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in the developing world through CARE- sponsored travel to Africa, Asia and/or Latin America and follow-up education and advocacy. In order to develop U.S. champions for MNCH in the developing world, the project's two main strategies are to: 1) organize learning tours for Members of Congress and other influential individuals to developing countries to visit MNCH sites and meet local leaders, so U.S. decision makers can gain personal experience of the problems and solutions; and 2) conduct follow-up advocacy to maximize impacts on U.S. government policy and funding levels. The Program Manager will contribute to the Learning Tours operation, including tour preparation, site selection, in-country activities, relationships with partner NGOs and agencies, relationships with CARE Country Directors and country office staff, follow-up advocacy with tour participants, coordination with the CARE Action Network, and the full range of tour communications. In this role, the Program Manager will coordinate between partner organizations and across many divisions, departments, regional management units and country offices within CARE. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree in political science, international affairs, international development or a related field. The Program Manager must have a background in both advocacy and humanitarian development and/or MNCH in developing countries. Experience managing projects in a complex, international organization. Experience with political and/or social change advocacy campaigns. Experience planning and managing Congressional delegation travel and/or other VIP travel overseas. Experience getting things done without direct line management authority. Experience with and knowledge of how USG policy is made and implemented. Experience developing and managing partnerships and alliances. Advanced written and oral communication skills. Advanced planning and implementation skills. Desired Skills: Experience doing advance work for political campaigns. Knowledge of policy issues related to maternal, newborn and child health. General familiarity with U.S. tax laws and lobbying regulations related to nonprofit organizations. Understanding of maternal, newborn and child health policy issues. TO APPLY: CARE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to workplace diversity. For more information and to apply, please visit www.care.org/careers.