Cuso International is looking
to hire for the position of:
Program Development and
Funding Manager
Competition: PDFM-2015-22
Location: Ottawa, Canada (44 Eccles Street)
Reports to: Director of Partnerships
Language:Bilingual (English and French)
Deadline: February 1, 2015 11:59pm EST
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Cuso International is a
non-profit international development organization, working to improve the lives
of people living with poverty and inequality around the globe. Each year we
mobilize hundreds of volunteer professionals who work with local partners to
create positive lasting change. Established in 1961, Cuso International is a
registered charity in Canada and the United States.
As part of the Cuso International
Strategic direction, our ambition is to scale up our impact significantly in
order to reach a greater number of people to help reduce global poverty and
inequality. The focus of the Program Development and Funding Manager will be to
lead the team in increasing program funding by developing partnerships with
institutions, private sector (foundations and corporations) and
non-governmental organizations.
Under the direction of the
Director of Partnerships, this position provides direction to the Program
Funding Team and manages key aspects of Cuso International’s program
development and partnerships. The position is responsible for:
- Leading and managing a highly functioning team of
program development and funding staff toward successful achievement of
Cuso International’s Strategic Outlook as well as program funding goals;
(50%) - Providing leadership and oversight of program
development, project management and compliance, monitoring and evaluation,
and donor reporting in support projects funded by Canadian donors and
partners (25%); and, - Cultivation, maintenance, and expansion of Cuso
International’s portfolio of Canadian program partners – including:
Donors, Private Sector, Institutional and Non-profit partners – with
special emphasis on expanding partnerships with the private sector in
Canada and abroad through new and existing programming (25%).
The Program Development and
Funding Manager contributes actively as a member of Cuso International’s
Management Team.
Essential qualifications
are:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience successfully
leading institutional, foundation, corporate engagement, revenue
generation and development of funding proposals (greater than $500,000)
and partnership agreements; - A University degree, preferably a master’s degree in a
relevant field or an MBA; - Bilingualism (French and English);
- Knowledge of various private funding sources and
strategies for international development programs; - Experience administering grants, projects and programs;
in-depth knowledge of project management principles and practices; - Experience engaging the private sector and managing
multi-sector/PPP/Shared Value/CSR projects; - An understanding and/or strong interest in international
development issues and trends in international development funding; - Experience and proven track record building, leading and
managing teams towards strategic objectives and results, preferably in the
field of funding/fundraising; - Experience using participatory approaches to
team-building, strategic planning and in the implementation of activities
and projects; - Excellent communication skills: strong oral presentation
skills; ability to convey complex information/ messages both in written
and oral forms; - Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence
others; - Demonstrated initiative, diplomacy and good judgment;
- Ability to work well with others and engage others in
contributing to strategic objectives; - Attitudes and behaviours which show respect for
different cultures; - Ability to learn and utilize technical tools used within
the organization; - Flexibility and ability to work in an organization that
is committed to continuous improvement; - Flexibility to work irregular hours and travel within
North America and other countries; - Experience working and living in a developing country.
Desirable qualifications
are:
o Ability to speak and write in
Spanish.
For the full job description of
this position, please see the Cuso International website at: www.cusointernational.org
We look for people who:
o Support Cuso International’s
vision – A world of engaged and empowered citizens working together to overcome
poverty, and to promote equality and justice.
o Offer professional experience
to contribute to Cuso International’s goals
o Have a positive approach and
enjoy working in a diverse environment
oWelcome new challenges and deal with them
in a flexible, open-minded way.
In return, as an employer
of choice, we offer:
o A workplace that encourages and
supports on-going learning and professional development – with no cap per
employee;
o Comprehensive and competitive
health & pension benefits & terms and conditions of employment;
o Organizational financial
support towards social activities held by the Social Committee, including staff
picnics and holiday parties;
o Organizational supports towards
a healthy work life balance for employees through various measures and
policies, including a flexible schedule, on site yoga and discounted gym
memberships;
o A dynamic, friendly, engaging,
result-focused and driven working environment and the opportunity to work with
people from diverse backgrounds and a wide array of skills set.
Who we are
Cuso International is a
non-profit international development organization, working to improve the lives
of people living with poverty and inequality around the globe. Each year we
mobilize hundreds of volunteer professionals who work with local partners to
create positive lasting change. Established in 1961, Cuso International is a
registered charity in Canada and the United States.
We promote people-centered
development through volunteering!
Our values
o Partnership:We believe in the power of
people. We employ a people-centered approach to development in the challenge of
overcoming poverty and inequality. We support our partners by allowing them to
drive their own development. We recognize that we all have a stake in effective
development, and we seek to build on each other’s capabilities.
o Respect and Integrity: We value diversity. We
recognize and care for the rights and dignity of others. We strive to live up
to our commitments, to be fair and transparent in our work, and to act
consistently with our principles.
o Accountability: We take responsibility for
our actions and proactively demonstrate that we work with and on behalf of
others. We perform consistently to standards and seek to achieve and inspire
excellence. We are dedicated to continually drawing from our experience,
sharing knowledge and applying it to improve our work.
Our vision
A world where all people are able
to realize their potential, develop their skills and participate fully in
society.
To apply
Please forward:
o A copy of your resume;
o A cover letter.
Your application should be forwarded to hr@cusointernational.org
with the competition number:PDFM-2015-22clearly marked as the subject.
Applications should be received byno later than February 1,
2015 11:59pm EST.