Program Director

About Safeplace International: SPI’s is a fast-growing nonprofit organization whose core mission/focus is supporting grassroots organizations around the world with resources and support for doubly marginalized  refugees (LGBT+, single and pregnant women and their children from the refugee community)

About The Role: SPI is looking for a volunteer to be our Program Director. The Volunteer Program Director will work collaboratively  with the founder and Executive Director in building global relationships and executing a global advocacy strategy. The Volunteer Program Director will have primary responsibility for implementing SPI’s support programs for grassroots organizations around the world serving doubly marginalized refugees. 

Responsibilities:

• Working in close collaboration with the Founder and Executive Director to optimize SPI impact and outcomes. 
• Managing SPI's budget to ensure proper allocation of funds and adherence to all approved provisions of budget guidance. 
• Implementing programs that carry out the SPI’s mission.
• Representing the SPI at virtual and in-person conferences. 
• Developing and implementing communication strategy across a spectrum of media platforms
• Developing high-level partnerships with NGOs, donors and corporations
• Overseeing the implementation of SPI’s administration, programs and strategic plan.
• Quality assurance and feedback systems implementation for all SPI programs, existing program modification, and new program design 
• Supervision of SPI’s volunteer team 
• Leading meetings and conversations on the evolution of SPI’s approach and specific program elements for constant improvement using Human-centered design and other systems to optimize results.

Skills

• Ability to manage small teams
• Strong Communications strategy experience including implementation of PR and social media strategies 
• Dynamic and charismatic team player who enjoys being the public face of the organization
• Solid knowledge of accounting, budgeting, financial management and communications 
• Commitment to results; 'can-do’ mindset with an emphasis on accountability
• Strong motivational and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Requirements

• Deeply interested, committed and aligned with SPI’s mission
• Minimum 1 year of commitment
• Fluency in English Is required
• 2+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector

Volunteer Opportunity:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home or anywhere with wi-fi
• Work alongside highly motivated and dedicated individuals committed to high impact global change
• Introduction to different world views, cultures, traditions and languages
• Personal fulfillment through contribution to the refugee community and it’s individuals

To apply, please send your CV and interest to karine@safeplaceinternational.org  

https://www.safeplaceinternational.org