Senior Program Officer

 

Description:

Under the supervision of the Director, Program Development the Senior Program Officer, Program Development will be responsible for:

Program Design & Proposal Development

  • Take an active role to lead the participatory design and development of new PD initiatives that reflect WUSC’s Strategic Direction;
  • Conduct research on relevant projects, context and partner organizations to support design of new program development initiatives;
  • Lead or assist (as necessary) local consultations and analysis for proposal development purposes;
  • Prepare and submit project proposals (both solicited and unsolicited), concept papers and expressions of interests to various donors;
  • Review donors’ priorities and requirements and ensure funding applications are in adherence to these requirements;
  • In collaboration with technical advisors, help articulate strategic approaches, partnerships, management/staffing plans, M&E, budgets for project designs;
  • Evaluate the suitability of potential staff and consultants, matching their skills and experience to the new programming needs.

Donor trends and opportunities

  • Stays abreast of funding priorities aligned with WUSC’s Donor Diversification Strategy;
  • Keep track and share information with relevant colleagues on donor trends and priorities;
  • Scan and identify relevant funding opportunities from various donors;
  • Contribute to go/ no-go recommendations on new PD opportunities;
  • In collaboration with PD management, liaise with potential funders in the design and presentation of new programming initiatives.

 

Program Development Unit support

  • Assist in the development of fact sheets, presentations and other program development materials as needed;
  • Contribute to setting annual priorities for the PD department;
  • Contribute to building the capacity of the PD team and other colleagues in Canada and overseas to advance our PD agenda;
  • Promote learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues in Canada and overseas to achieve our PD objectives;
  • Participate in weekly PD team meetings;
  • Participate in the development of PD tools and the maintenance of PD Team Drive.

Work environment

  • Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust, respect and safety.
  • Create a working environment is free from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH)
  • Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SEAH are in place consistent with the WUSC’s safeguarding policies and WUSC’s Code of Conduct.

Organization WUSC / EUMC
Industry Management Jobs
Occupational Category Senior Program Officer
Job Location Toronto,Canada
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2023-08-03 4:21 pm
Expires on 2024-12-05