Overall responsibility
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Program Manager will manage a portfolio of grants, to ensure effective management and quality implementation.
The position will be based in either the Toronto or Ottawa office of Plan Canada and requires frequent travel (up to 40% of the time) to Plan field offices.
Specific responsibilities
• Collaborate with Technical Advisors/Compliance Managers to develop project implementation plans and ensure smooth start-up and/or extension of existing projects as appropriate
• Monitor assigned projects to ensure adherence to donor agreements, project management plans and financial systems; visit project sites as required
• Support Plan field office staff to formulate, review and revise annual project work plans/budgets, rollout M&E and gender equality tools/systems, including periodic evaluations
• Maintain regular communications with Plan field offices and donors to ensure quality implementation of projects
• Work collaboratively with Compliance Managers to review and oversee project budgets, forecasts and donor financial reports (including variance analysis)
• Work collaboratively with Technical Advisors to review and support preparation of donor reports in accordance with Plan and donor compliance requirements
• Network with key stakeholders, including relevant ministries and other NGOs /CSOs as appropriate
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems/tools to improve efficiencies within projects and ensure best practices in program management
• Participate in the development of funding proposals as required
• Provide support to other projects as needed
Skills, experience,
qualifications
• Master’s degree in relevant area and/or equivalent work experience (an undergraduate degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree)
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in international development and program management
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Proven computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), MS Project and internet use
• Exceptional skills in building productive working relationships with colleagues, field offices, donors and other partners
• Proven track record in program management including participatory planning, report writing and financial management
• Ability to travel internationally up to 40% of the time to project implementation areas, some of which may be in remote locations (valid passport required)
• Ability to review, analyze and synthesize information to produce high quality project documents (including donor reports and communication materials)
• Ability to support preparation of funding proposals as per donor requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a collegial manner and promote a collaborative working environment
• Excellent presentation and workshop facilitation skills
• Self-driven and proactive in problem solving and risk mitigation
• Appreciation of diverse working cultures, and commitment to gender equality and inclusion
• Understanding of donor compliance requirements, including government donor agencies such as Global Affairs Canada, multilateral agencies (UNICEF, World Bank, etc), and charitable organizations / foundations preferred
• Familiarity with Results Based Management (RBM), data analysis, rights-based programming, and gender-sensitive programming very desirable
• Experience working in a multi-stakeholder and/or consortium environments would be an asset
• Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, meet deadlines, and ensure high quality deliverables i.e. with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adapt to change in timelines/priorities
• Proven track record in delivery of complex programs, with multi-country programming an asset
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• A strong work ethic coupled with tact and diplomacy
• Personal values consistent with those of Plan International’s corporate values
About Plan International Canada
Imagine working for a leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) that’s dedicated to creating a better world. That’s Plan International, a global movement for change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social justice for children in developing countries.
Founded in 1937, Plan International is one of the world’s oldest and largest international development agencies, working in partnership with millions of people around the world to end global poverty. Not for profit, independent and inclusive of all faiths and cultures, Plan International has only one agenda: to improve the lives of children. Because I am a Girl is Plan International’s global initiative to end gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of girls – and everyone around them – out of poverty.
Plan International Canada is part of a global network of offices in over 70 countries. Our busy Toronto and Ottawa-based offices undertake fundraising, donor engagement and public outreach, as well as overseeing a wide variety of field programs led by our International Program Department, which includes experts in health, education, water and sanitation, economic security, gender equity, child protection and participation, and humanitarian assistance.
We at Plan International Canada are a dedicated, passionate and diverse team of over 200 employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
Join us and plan to change the world.
Visit our website at plancanada.ca
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this role please forward your CV and covering letter, outlining your skills, experience and salary expectations to gethired@plancanada.ca by August 26, 2016. Please reference Program Manager – Spanish in the subject line.
Plan International Canada sincerely thanks all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Consistent with our Child Protection Policy the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.
Plan International Canada is an inclusive workplace, and is committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.