Lawyers Without Borders Canada (LSB Canada) is seeking a committed, dynamic, and open-minded individual who wants to contribute to making access to justice a means of change to advance human rights around the world.
Workplace: Quebec City (downtown)
Start date: As soon as possible
The Program Directorate oversees the development and implementation of the organization’s programmatic strategy. It provides support to the entire program management team at headquarters and country offices. It ensures the systematic implementation of practices in international cooperation project management.
Main responsibilities
- Participates with other departments in establishing annual objectives, priorities, orientations and action plans in line with the organization’s overall strategic thinking;
- Develops and implements a global vision and strategic programming directions for the entire organization;
- Establishes and ensures the proper management of the strategic plan of the programs based on the principles of results-based management in compliance with the budgets, policies and procedures in force;
- Ensures that ASF Canada’s programming results are achieved and approves necessary adjustments as needed;
- Ensures harmonization of program management practices and their efficiency in order to achieve established objectives and results;
- Is responsible for managing cross-cutting themes related to programs such as gender equality, monitoring and evaluation as well as the development of common programmatic tools;
- Ensures effective and efficient management and structure of the ASF Canada programs team;
- Responsible for program accountability to donors according to donor standards and contribution agreements.
- Supervises, supervises and evaluates regional coordination positions, thematic expertise and country management;
- Ensures effective and efficient management of the programmatic budget according to the standards and procedures established by the organization;
- Contributes to the identification of funding opportunities and the creation of strategic partnerships;
- Validates the alignment of development strategies with the programmatic vision and our theory of change;
- Ensures the development and implementation of an organizational process for programmatic monitoring and evaluation;
- Responsible for security issues for programs and, in collaboration with senior management, participates in the crisis unit;
- Represents ASF Canada and develops relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders in Canada and internationally.
And, in general, performs any other related task useful or necessary at the request of the organization.
Desired profile
- University education in a relevant field (law, management, administration, international development), or an equivalent combination of studies, professional training and experience;
- At least ten years of experience in results-oriented project management;
- Expertise in financial and budgetary management of international programs;
- Experience working or cooperating in a fragile state or in a developing or conflict-affected country;
- Strong teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary context, interpersonal skills, interpersonal intelligence, strategic vision and political sense;
- Leadership focused on collaboration and achieving results;
- Experience or skills in relations with government, institutional or private donors in the field of international cooperation;
- Oral and written communication skills in French and Spanish.
Assets
- Oral and written communication skills in English;
- Knowledge of international development issues and policies;
- Expertise in human rights, international law or humanitarian law.
Working conditions
- Permanent employment;
- Three or four weeks of annual vacation, depending on experience;
- Holidays offered during the holiday season;
- Ten work-life balance leaves;
- Group insurance, including an employee assistance program and a telemedicine service;
- Employer contribution to a group retirement savings plan;
- A hybrid way of working;
- Flexible working hours from Monday to Friday;
- Short-term teleworking abroad permitted;
- Possibility of traveling to our different offices.
Our organization
ASF Canada is a non-governmental international cooperation organization whose mission is to contribute to the implementation of the human rights of people in vulnerable situations by strengthening access to justice and legal representation.
Our actions aim to prevent violations and to promote and protect the human rights of rights-holders, including victims/survivors of gender-based violence, minors in situations of exploitation, indigenous communities in situations of marginalization, and people of sexual and gender diversity who are victims of discrimination.
Our work culture
Our team is made up of people who are committed to defending and promoting human rights without discrimination. Working at ASF Canada means collaborating with a team that believes our actions can bring about concrete changes in the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities.
Our work culture values openness, diversity, respect, collaboration, professionalism, the pursuit of excellence and conviviality.
Our organizational structure is inspired by innovative, collaborative and horizontal management practices to enable each individual to deploy their full potential and to leverage collective intelligence to move our projects forward efficiently.
How to apply
To express your interest
Send us a letter explaining your motivations for the position and your curriculum vitae to the attention of Karine Ruel by applying on our website: https://asfcanada.ca/carrieres/ .
This posting will remain active until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.