(French/English)

Job
description

Crossroads International
is seeking a dynamic Team Leader volunteering committed to achieving excellence
in international volunteering to take our program to the next level.

You are a l
eader who
brings a depth of experience in managing international volunteers, knowledge of
best practice in human resource management and great instincts on what it takes
to empower people – volunteers and staff. You are a strategic leader
contributing to the growth of the organization and a confident manager willing
to roll up your sleeves on the day-to-day demands of managing international
volunteers. Most of all, you are serious about channeling your talent into an
organization that is advancing the rights of women and girls and reducing
poverty in some of the poorest countries in the world.

Reporting to the
Director Program, you will work as part of multi-disciplinary management team
to ensure Crossroads’ volunteer program is responsive, innovative and at the
forefront of international volunteering.An experienced manager the field of international
development with a proven track record of success, you will be responsible for
ensuring appropriate recruitment, training and support of approximately 130
experienced volunteers annually for professional overseas mandates, ensuring
volunteer safety and security, coordinating the engagement of volunteers from
developing countries in Canada, as well as fostering the ongoing engagement
with volunteers in Canada. Leading a staff team of three, you will contribute
to organizational policy development and learning, ensuring the volunteering
programme incorporates a strong gender analysis component

We’re looking for a
creative, organized, self-starter who is an excellent communicator, human
resource leader, and colleague. If you are looking for a challenging role and
want to make a difference in the world, then this may be the right next
leadership challenge for you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum
  of 3 years’ progressive experience in a management position, including
  supervision and coaching of staff

• University
  degree or equivalent in a related field

• Demonstrated
  leadership and management abilities

• Demonstrated
  expertise in results based management, budget management, project planning
  and management, grant writing and reporting

• In-depth
  knowledge of and experience in international volunteering and/or relevant
  experience in international development

• Strong
  coaching, training and facilitation skills

• Commitment
  to women’s rights and experience in integrating gender analysis to
  programs

• Excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills

• Advanced
  skills in Microsoft office and online technology

• Experience
  in developmental evaluation an asset

• Collaborative
  working style with experience in leading cross functional team-based
  initiatives

• Fluency
  in both English and French is essential; knowledge of Spanish is an asset

• Familiarity
  with on-line and distance education and learning an asset

Position
Type:
Full-time

Location(s): Montreal

Working in
partnership with community-based organizations in the North and South, and with
the support of volunteers North and South, Crossroads is reducing poverty and
increasing women’s rights in West Africa, Southern Africa and South America.

Crossroads is
committed to principles and values of access and equity. We encourage
applications from people of colour, people with disabilities and people from
aboriginal and/or other marginalized communities.

All applicants must
be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance; however,
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

OUR VISION

ONE WORLD where
poverty is eliminated, equality prevails and

the rights of women
and girls are fulfilled.

https://www.cintl.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=2097

How
to apply

If you are
interested in joining a dynamic international development organization, please
submit your résumé and cover letter (as one document, in Word or pdf format) by
e-mail to:
rh_hr@cintl.org. Be sure to include “Team
Leader, Volunteering” in the subject line.

Deadline:Applications
will be reviewed starting on November 12, 2014; however, the posting will
remain active until the position is filled.