Area Director

CORE is seeking a seasoned manager and inspiring leader with roots in Georgia to lead CORE’s statewide operations focused on community-based COVID-19 vaccinations, emergency preparedness and response, and resource coordination. The Area Director for CORE Georgia will manage a young, dynamic staff of approximately 200 with a several million dollar portfolio of county and state level programs. The Area Director must bring experience managing federal and state funding, and be capable of interfacing with private and institutional donors and community partners to advance CORE’s mission.

We require all employees to comply with our Mandatory Vaccination Policy. As a condition of employment individuals will be asked to provide proof of compliance

Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison between CORE GA and CORE Headquarters, advocating for CORE GA to HQ, as well as overseeing implementation of HQ led policies in the GA market
• Ensure and promote collaboration between departments in CORE GA
• Represent CORE with external partners
• Be responsible for the overall management of the CORE GA operations
• Supervise CORE GA senior management staff
• Innovate, initiate, and implement future programs and activities for CORE Georgia
• Identify and explore new partnerships and funding opportunities
• Support relevant staff in developing concept papers, proposals and budgets
• Provide regular reports on program activities following internal CORE and external donor monitoring requirements.
• Develop processes to improve efficiencies, communications and structure for the area programming and in conjunction with CORE leadership
• Perform any other work-related duties if applicable

Preferred Qualifications:

• University degree in relevant international development/humanitarian aid work subjects and/or equivalent field experience at a senior level (experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree
• At least 5 years of professional managerial experience in the international development/humanitarian sector · Excellent analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity
• Very good knowledge of G-Suite and Microsoft Office (including MS Word, Excel
• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of CORE
• Excellent writing, reporting and communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferable
• A proven effective leader, problem solver with the ability to motivate others
• Ability to communicate openly and maintain good relationship within the team, government and other local authorities, donor, and other stakeholders
• Responsive, motivated, and willing to take responsibility
• Ability to cope with stress and to adhere to deadlines and respect line management
• Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (well organized), and to plan ahead and result oriented (proactive)
• Must be able to stand in two-hour intervals in personal protective equipment

CORE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.