Global Health Visions seeks a proven leader to guide us in building and developing an ambitious portfolio focused on meeting the increasing and urgent demand for effective solutions and impact at the intersections of climate, health, and development. The Managing Director will serve as an integral member of the GHV team, a women-owned & operated virtual consulting organization on a mission to tackle the biggest issues of our time.
GHV is committed to addressing climate change as a threat to development and well-being across agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and global health. We also recognize the need to integrate principles of equity and justice in creating sustainable and resilient solutions that benefit all people, especially those most vulnerable to climate change impacts.
Our work in this space has grown organically, and this portfolio currently includes projects focused on climate adaptation advocacy, nutrition, agricultural development, and women’s economic empowerment. The Managing Director will oversee this portfolio’s intentional growth by building on existing work and developing and executing a strategy for securing new client partners.
The Managing Director will leverage diverse and deep networks across issues and sectors. We seek a bridge-builder with experience in multiple sectors, including—but not limited to—climate action, climate adaptation, policy and advocacy, environmental sustainability, food systems, and biodiversity. We see clients—typically donors, NGOs, multi-laterals, and the private sector—as partners we work with to co-create solutions. The ideal candidate will deeply understand the impact those partners seek to achieve and match that to our expertise, tools, and talent. The Managing Director will be a major contributor to partner development, managing partner engagements, and representing GHV externally while also managing and inspiring a small team and contributing to GHV’s broader strategic goals.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Managing Director will work closely with several peer Managing Directors, the CEO, the Chief Strategy Officer, and the Chief Operating Officer to support and drive key strategic decision-making for the organization. A small team dedicated to partner development will support the Managing Director in identifying, pursuing, and securing new partners.
A manager of managers, this role supports Directors and Deputy Directors with the tools, coaching, and resources needed to ensure their team members continue to develop skills and deliver projects that meet our partners’ needs. The Managing Director is curious about how GHV might continue to live into our values and ways of working and is committed to building a more equitable and inclusive company and field.
Partner Development & Relationship Management: Design and implement partner development strategies to deepen relationships.
· Build robust, long-term relationships with partners, supporting a culture of mutual trust and respect, and setting GHV up for long-term engagement.
· Generate a sustainable multi-year book of business with changemakers of all types (foundations, NGOs, multi-laterals, private sector).
· Align service offerings and manage proposal processes that address our partners’ impact objectives across various issue areas.
· Facilitate client meetings and produce expert content for clients.
· Represent GHV as a thought leader through writing, speaking and conference attendance.
Portfolio Management: Manage partner projects to support GHV’s revenue and strategy objectives while fulfilling partners’ needs.
· Maintain knowledge of portfolio objectives, key projects, and deliverables to ensure all projects are kicked off with clarity, completed on time and on budget, fully closed out, and aligned with GHV’s quality standards.
· Build and maintain a consistent portfolio of three or more small teams and eight or more staff/consultants that reflects over $4 million in annual revenue.
· Develop partnerships with other organizations well-suited to collaborate to deliver on client work, particularly partners that will support our efforts to amplify expertise and perspectives from low-and-middle income countries and under-represented communities.
· Provide strategic guidance and thought partnership to team leads, Directors or Deputy Directors, ensuring exceptional deliverables, anticipating any shifts in partner needs, and identifying opportunities to collaborate.
Team Management: Lead a high-functioning team.
· Serve as a manager, coach, and mentor to staff by modeling inclusion and cultivating diverse perspectives.
· Maintain a team culture of innovation, continuous improvement and learning, shared leadership, and open communication to help team members accomplish their goals and inspire a growth mindset while meeting partner needs.
· Equip teams with the support and information needed to accomplish their goals through onboarding, regular check–ins, ongoing feedback, and thoughtful performance management.
· Serve as a connector to the larger GHV team to share knowledge and ensure all teammates are informed of GHV developments, opportunities, policies, and systems.
GHV Leadership: Contribute to the growth of GHV team by serving as a mentor, strategic thought partner, and champion of GHV’s values.
· As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, provide insights to partners and teams that can inform GHV team-wide strategy and learning opportunities.
· Actively contribute to GHV strategic planning processes and regular Leadership Team meetings.
Requirements
The successful candidate will naturally be inclined to solve complex problems, approach issues with an entrepreneurial spirit and prioritize equity and justice. The ideal candidate will thrive in a complex, fast-paced, and dynamic environment. They will bring a broad, global perspective, flexibility and adaptability to new challenges and ambiguity. Specific qualifications include:
Global Health Visions (GHV) provides guidance, innovative analysis, & targeted solutions to various organizations in the health and development sectors. With a deliberate focus on advocacy, policy, and communications, GHV transforms ideas into social change because we believe that healthy people and a healthy planet are at the heart of health and development issues. GHV is a growing and value-driven organization that prides itself on attracting incredible talent and creating a culture of support and connection for its consultants to do great and inspired work. GHV is an entirely virtual consulting organization, offering a unique model that enables us to meet the needs of our partners while providing flexibility to our team. Our roster comprises a core team plus a vast network of over 300 expert consultants spanning over 20 countries, with various skill sets and issue area expertise. Our Just Cause defines the work that GHV strives to do: Contributing to a world in which all people can realize their fundamental human rights to well-being, abundance, and a healthy environment.
Application, Timeline, and CompensationAs an ever-evolving company, we have made a steadfast commitment to actively work to implement justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism practices into every aspect of our business. We know this commitment will strengthen our internal structure and culture and enhance the products and services we deliver to our partners. Our company’s adherence to a non-discrimination policy is at the center of our JEDI policy. These tenets are central to our mission, culture, and vision, driving meaningful change and sustainable progress both within our organization and across our network of partners. With that said, women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
To submit an initial application, please visit our hiring portal for this role: Breezy Application Link
Action
Timeline
Initial Online Application Due
Due April 24
Round 1 Interviews
April 29 – May 10
Work Task and Round 2 Interviews
May 13 – May 20
Sr Leadership team Interviews
May 27 – June 3
Final Interview with CEO
June 10
Offer
June 24 – July 5
Projected Start Date
July 22-Aug 1
Compensation
GHV operates on a daily rate model; this role’s daily rate range is USD $750 to $925.
This is a full-time staff role with a full GHV benefits package. For US-based staff, that includes health, the option to enroll in GHV’s 401k, a technology and wellness stipend, and a flexible holiday schedule. Globally based staff would receive a comparable benefits package through our PEO. Please refer to the candidate package for more information on GHV’s compensation package and benefits.
Global Health Visions – a woman-owned business – is an agile network of results-oriented, passionate global health and development professionals providing targeted expertise and guidance to partners working on the biggest issues of our time.
Ultimately, our work transforms ideas into social change through analysis, strategy, and action. We are committed to empowering our partners to maximize the impact of their efforts by providing access to expert consultants that are creative, passionate, and deeply knowledgeable about the issues. Global Health Visions works across a range of health and development issue areas.
We see healthy people and a healthy planet at the center of all of these issues, and we recognize the interconnectivity across sectors. GHV's primary focus areas include:
