About Build the Shared Future:

The prevailing global governance system is being strained by today’s intersecting crises of climate change, pandemics, conflict, and inequality. Institutions created in the mid-20th century must be fundamentally redesigned to democratize power, unlock new forms of multilateral cooperation, and deliver coordinated, equitable, and anticipatory solutions to the biggest problems impacting humanity’s well-being. The Build the Shared Future initiative seeks to support this transformation by advancing a new global architecture that democratizes multilateralism, reimagines health as a global public good, and reshapes humanitarian aid from reactive relief to community resilience.

Position Overview:

RF Catalytic Capital (RFCC) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Program Manager for its $50 million Build the Shared Future initiative for a fixed term assignment (with possibility for extension).

The Program Manager will provide comprehensive program management support for four ambitious projects (Global Cooperation, Global Health Rearchitecture, Reimagining Humanitarian Nutrition Security, and Climate Narrative) as part of RFCC’s new $50 million Build the Shared Future Initiative. This role requires a skilled project manager with 8-10 years of experience driving complex initiatives, ideally in international development, philanthropy, and/or policy contexts. The Program Manager will support project, budget, and grants management for the initiative as a whole. The successful candidate will be a proactive, highly effective communicator and able to advance strategic and operational priorities at the same time. They should be able to work independently, with excellent judgement and prioritization skills. They will work with Build the Shared Future Project Leads to understand strategies, synthesize key milestones, and drive overall progress tracking for the initiative – while supporting advocacy and external stakeholder engagement efforts. They will also lead the development and execution of a cross-cutting data investment strategy focusing on development finance flows and the impact of foreign assistance cuts,

Build the Shared Future is a special initiative funded by the Rockefeller Foundation. The Program Manager will report to the Managing Director, President's Office at the Rockefeller Foundation.

Pay Range:

$130,760 - 150,800. This represents the present low and high end of RF Catalytic Capital pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.

Work Schedule:

This role is a one-year fixed-term assignment on a hybrid work schedule, and coming to the office on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (when not traveling). The preferred in-person work location is Washington D.C. A secondary possible location is New York City.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Management and Coordination

Partner with four Build the Shared Future project leads to track individual project strategies, timelines, and deliverables
Lead comprehensive progress and milestone tracking across all initiative projects
Coordinate cross-project activities and identify opportunities for collaboration and synergy
Develop and maintain initiative-wide project management systems, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms
Facilitate regular coordination meetings at the working and senior levels

Grantmaking and Financial Management

Support reporting, grantmaking, and contracting for the initiative as a whole as needed, in collaboration with the Rockefeller Foundation President’s Office
Track grant disbursements, monitor grantee performance, and ensure compliance with funding requirements
Coordinate financial reporting across projects and prepare comprehensive initiative-level budget reports
Develop grantmaking strategies as needed to support initiative-level objectives, with oversight from the Managing Director, President’s Office

Data Strategy and other Special Projects

Lead the development and execution of a cross-cutting data investment strategy for the initiative focused on development finance flows and the impact of cuts to foreign assistance
Identify data gaps and opportunities for strategic data investments across projects
Coordinate with external data partners and vendors to support initiative objectives
Synthesize data insights to inform strategic decision-making and advocacy efforts
Lead other special projects as identified by the Managing Director

Stakeholder Engagement Support

Support advocacy and stakeholder engagement efforts on behalf of the initiative
Assist in preparing briefing materials, presentations, and reports for external stakeholders
Support event planning and execution for initiative convenings and external engagements

Strategic Support and Communications

Provide strategic input on initiative-level planning and priority-setting
Support internal and external communications about initiative progress and impact
Prepare executive briefings and board materials for senior leadership
Collaborate with communications teams on initiative-level messaging

Education, Experience, and Skills:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in public policy, international relations, development studies, or related field preferred
8-10 years of experience in program management, ideally in international development, philanthropy, or policy contexts
Subject matter expertise in at least one of the initiative content areas: global cooperation/multilateral institutions, global health policy, humanitarian response, food security, or climate narrative development
Proven track record of managing complex, multi-workstream projects in highly matrixed organizational environments
Exceptional ability to multitask and deliver high-quality work against tight deadlines while managing competing priorities
Strong strategic and analytical capabilities combined with attention to operational detail
Strong experience with grantmaking processes, program reporting, and financial management
Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, research, and strategic use of data for advocacy
Experience with external stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and/or convenings highly preferred
Experience working with multilateral institutions, NGOs, governments, or policy organizations preferred
Experience developing briefing materials and presentations for executive audiences
Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and workstreams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences
Extensive experience working in matrixed organizations with cross-functional teams and multiple reporting relationships
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving priorities
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries

Travel Requirements:

The position is expected to require approximately 10-15% travel domestically and internationally.

What We Offer:

21 days of paid time off, 3 personal days, 10+ holidays, 12 sick days and a paid holiday year-end office closure
Medical, dental and vision plan options
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with company contribution and match
Supplemental life insurance
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Monthly business allowance for remote work
Commuter benefits
Learning and Development Resources

RFCC is a new 501(c)(3) public charity, launched by the Rockefeller Foundation in 2020, whose work is to develop, support, and/or apply innovative solutions to address the world's most intractable social and environmental problems impacting vulnerable people and communities. This position will begin at RFCC and may be transferred or assigned to Food is Medicine. Such transfer or assignment, if at all, would in all aspects be subject to RFCC’s sole discretion.

RFCC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, RFCC ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

RFCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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