Do you have 10+ years of experience in innovation management or product development?
Are you passionate about humanitarian aid efforts?
We are currently in search of a Director of Innovation for a Humanitarian Nonprofit Organization. The is a hybrid position basedin Washington, DC (or Phoenix, AZ). This is a Full-time, permanent position.
ORGANIZATION TYPE: Humanitarian Nonprofit
LOCATION: Washington, DC or Phoenix, AZ(Hybrid)
POSITION TITLE: Director of Innovation
DURATION: Permanent
SALARY: $148k-158k/year (DC metro), Adjusted for experience/location if located elsewhere
Is This Your Dream Job? The Director of Innovation will report directly to the Vice President of Innovation for Data & Good and collaborate closely to support the Innovation Department in a humanitarian, Jesus centered organization. This role will be instrumental in developing and implementing innovative products and business models, while also leading and inspiring their teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Our Ideal Candidate:
· 10+ years of experience in innovation management, product development, or a related field
· Bachelor’s Degree in business, design thinking, social innovation, or related field
· Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
· Proven ability to develop and implement innovative projects and business models
· Knowledge of design thinking methodologies
· Passion for supporting an international development mission through a Jesus-centered lens
How You Will Spend Your Day:
Capacity Building & Resource Development
- Enhance staff skills in innovative thinking and problem-solving.
- Foster cross-department collaboration to generate diverse ideas and drive social impact.
Innovative Idea Generation
- Lead workshops and ideation sessions to source ideas from staff, stakeholders, and communities.
- Implement feedback loops to evaluate and refine ideas, ensuring alignment with FH’s mission.
- Create a platform to share and celebrate innovative ideas within the organization.
Innovation Studio Management
- Oversee the innovation studio operations, fostering an environment for experimentation and development.
- Mentor teams through the incubation process, guiding innovation portfolio management.
- Establish processes to transition ideas from the studio to broader organizational initiatives.
MVP Development
- Collaborate with product teams to design and build Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) based on innovative ideas.
- Conduct user testing and gather feedback to refine MVPs, ensuring alignment with community needs and organizational goals.
- Develop frameworks to measure the social impact and success of MVPs.
Venture Design & Business Model Development
- Analyze market trends and organizational needs to create sustainable business models for new products.
- Work with finance and strategy teams to ensure the scalability and viability of proposed models.
- Develop funding proposals and partnerships to support new initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Align innovation efforts with FH’s strategic goals and programs by engaging with various departments.
- Build relationships with external stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, and the private sector, to encourage collaborative innovation.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across teams to enhance innovation outcomes.
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