Report to the CEO and serve as senior leadership team member providing strategic guidance to Programs department
Develop and implement cohesive program strategy aligned with organizational strategy; set short- and long-term goals
Design and review the Programs department budget; prepare regular reports and presentations for SLT and Program Committee
Oversee management of all international program activities and select program activities in Canada; present projects to SLT, Board, and institutional donors
Manage financial and human resources for projects, including relationships with grantees and implementing partners; ensure budget compliance and annual objectives
Oversee grant proposal processes to obtain institutional funding and design strategies to meet program targets
Ensure program activity compliance with policies, procedures, PIP, budgets, M&E plans, and reporting deadlines
Maintain stakeholder relationships and foster relations with governmental, non-profit and community organizations; identify new partnership opportunities
Develop and maintain project information management system and remain informed about security, political developments, and humanitarian needs
Conduct field visits to project sites as needed and provide overall project assessments
Lead staff management: identify, develop and mentor program team; set objectives and work plans; manage workload and performance; implement personal development and conduct annual reviews; forecast hiring needs
Perform other duties as necessary, including leading organization-wide initiatives
Requirements
Senior or executive level manager
Master’s degree in related field required
7 to 10 years’ experience in the nonprofit relief and development sector, including program strategy, design, management, assessment and evaluation
Previous field experience, particularly in the Middle East, Asia, or Africa, is an asset
Proven ability to manage technical assistance teams
Broad skills and expertise in a technical area such as health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation, or other areas of development
Experience in leading and managing large projects in a complex post-disaster or post-conflict environment
Experience in writing grant proposals/applications
Demonstrated leadership of large and diverse teams
Ability to handle situations with diplomacy and strong presentation skills
Project management experience with proficiency in prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and oral communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Cultural competence and sensitivity to work with a wide array of ethnicities
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, if needed
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and use of databases along with internet research techniques
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