Program Specialist-International Programs

Program specialists cultivate and maintain relationships with grant seekers, grantees, and other internal and external partners by using foundation best practices and providing appropriate technical and systems support in the development and implementation associated with all aspects of foundation programming efforts.

Education / Experience

Required – Minimum of associate degree plus three years of administrative or management support experience; or high school diploma or equivalent with at least five years of previously mentioned experience.
Foundation or nonprofit experience helpful.
Successful experience working as part of a multidisciplinary and multinational team and working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds. Displays respect and cultural competence, willingness to engage in ongoing learning about systemic oppression and its impact on self and communities.
Knowledge of and work experience with transnational cultures preferred, including knowledge of cultural and social norms within Mexico and Haiti.
Bilingual (English / Spanish) language skills required; proficiency in other languages, including, Maya, Tseltal, Tsotsil, French or Haitian Creole, highly desired.

Additional position specific information

SALARY INFORMATION: The salary range is MXN 422,300-627,900. Actual starting salary of candidate will be commensurate with years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until finalist candidates have been identified.

How to Apply

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until finalist candidates have been identified.

APPLICATIONS/NOMINATIONS PROCESS: The foundation is partnering with an executive search firm to fill this position. Please submit all nominations, inquiries, and/or application materials, including a letter of application, resume, and a list of references in confidence to Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group by following the LINK below.

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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) partners with executive search firms and we post our job openings on various websites and forums, including our website.

We do not solicit money from jobseekers and any offers of temporary work are not affiliated with WKKF and should be disregarded.

Thank you for your interest in working with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

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