Program Director Management
Resume:
ad08za@r.postjobfree.com
linkedin.com/in/saba-kidanemariam-gebru-0a425232
Rockville: 202-***-****
November 17th, 2023
The Grantmakers In Health
Washington DC
Dear Mesdames and Sirs,
Re: Application for the Program Director
I am writing to express my interest in the program director role at your organization as advertised. With a proven track record in leadership and program management, I am confident that my skills and experiences align seamlessly with the requirements of this position.
In my previous role, I have successfully led and managed diverse teams within a decentralized environment. My senior management-level experience involves spearheading cross-cutting technical teams focused on program development and execution, encompassing grant administration, communications, partnerships, and people's movement buildings. I am adept at navigating programs financed by multiple donors, handling grants with complex structures, and ensuring efficient budgeting, tracking, revision, and reporting.
My expertise extends to substantive knowledge in health equity, health policy, community engagement, and public health. I have a robust background in developing programs within nonprofit, government agencies, and foundation environments. Furthermore, my experience includes policy research, data analysis, and advocacy at both state and federal levels.
The highlights of my resume underscore my ability to strategically plan and execute initiatives. I have developed five-year strategic and annual plans, established performance metrics, and successfully executed objectives within schedules and budgets. In addition, I have implemented practices and procedures to enhance the efficiency of program operations, synthesized data, and disseminated results through reports and policy briefs.
As a country director, I dedicated around 30% of my time to resource mobilization, actively identifying and securing funding opportunities. I played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies and contributed to proposal conceptualization. Furthermore, my experience in capacity development involved leading the grant application review process and providing oversight to grantees, ensuring alignment with approved plans.
My professional journey includes representing organizations at global and regional conferences, addressing audiences ranging from donors to United Nations and African Union committees. Additionally, my role on various boards of directors has equipped me with the skills to facilitate, coordinate, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders toward common strategic goals.
As a board member of Mekele University in Tigray, Ethiopia, I collaborated with scholars, students, practitioners, and community partners to conceptualize and develop new programs. This experience has enhanced my ability to contribute to the academic, policy, and agenda advancement of the University community.
In terms of personnel management, I have an extensive background in staff supervision, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, supporting staff, and conducting performance evaluations. I have also played a crucial role in coaching, mentoring, and developing leadership capacities for staff and country directors in Zambia, Malawi, and Nigeria.
My excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong facilitation abilities, make me an effective communicator in diverse settings. I am confident that my adaptability, attention to detail, and client-focused approach will bring value to the program director role at your estimate organization.
Thank you for considering my application. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute my skills and experiences and look forward to the possibility of discussing my candidacy further.
Sincerely,
Saba Kidanemariam Gebru
ad08za@r.postjobfree.com
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