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- Experience 2-5
*Please note that we welcome applications from candidates interested in pursuing a secondment from their organization, particularly from member organizations of Cooperation Canada.
Full professional competence in both of Canada’s official languages is required – all staff at Cooperation Canada are bilingual and meetings are routinely held in both languages. This will be tested during the recruitment.
Cooperation Canada is committed to an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace and to advancing anti-racism in all that we do. This includes removing barriers to employment that are faced by equity-seeking groups. Applications are encouraged from all candidates, particularly those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, persons with disabilities (visible or not), people of diverse gender identities and expressions, and other marginalized groups in our sector who share Cooperation Canada’s mission. We kindly encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their cover letters.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
We are Canada’s national association of international development and humanitarian organizations. Cooperation Canada brings together and advocates for Canada’s international development and humanitarian organizations by convening sector leaders, influencing policy and strengthening capacity. Together, we work with partners both inside and outside Canada to build a world that’s fair, safe and sustainable for all. Learn more about Cooperation Canada at www.cooperation.ca.
Who is the Senior Manager, Programs?
This is a pivotal role focused on managing donor-funded programming and fostering cross-organizational collaboration. Reporting to the COO/CEO, this position ensures the delivery of high-quality capacity development programming in areas such as prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, anti-racism, and humanitarian practice. The Senior Manager oversees financial and technical reporting, supervises staff, and builds strategic donor relationships.
What will we be looking for in our candidates?
You are interested in this role because you are a seasoned professional with a proven track record in program management, donor relations, and resource mobilization. Fully bilingual in French and English, you excel at fostering strategic donor relationships, ensuring compliance with institutional donor requirements, and leading cross-organizational collaboration. Your expertise lies in capacity development programming in areas like anti-racism, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and humanitarian practice. With superior organizational and financial management skills, you are adept at managing budgets, delivering high-quality initiatives, and aligning them with donor expectations. Your ability to champion anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice (AEDIJ) in all facets of your work reflects a strong alignment with Cooperation Canada’s mission and values. Ideally, you have experience in the international cooperation sector or with membership-based organizations, showcasing your passion for fostering positive societal impact.
Ideally, our candidates will be:
- A skilled program manager with a minimum of 6 years of experience in donor relations, program oversight, and resource mobilization in the international cooperation sector.
- A leader capable of fostering cross-organizational collaboration and ensuring alignment with donor expectations and compliance requirements.
- An individual committed to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice (AEDIJ) while managing Global Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded programming and other donor-funded initiatives.
- A bilingual (English and French) professional with excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.
- Proficient with technology, including various software applications.
If you want a more detailed breakdown of your responsibilities and our recruitment process, you can find more information here.
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*Please note that we welcome applications from individuals interested in secondment from their organization, particularly those from Cooperation Canada member organizations.
Complete proficiency in both of Canada’s official languages is essential. All Cooperation Canada staff are bilingual and meetings are held regularly in both languages. These skills will be tested during the recruitment process.
Cooperation Canada is committed to maintaining an inclusive, diverse, safe and non-racist work environment in all its activities and initiatives. This includes removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups. All candidates are encouraged to apply, particularly individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, persons living with disabilities (whether apparent or not), persons with diverse gender identities and expressions, and other marginalized groups in our sector who share Cooperation Canada’s mission. We encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their cover letter.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
We are a national association of international development and humanitarian organizations. Cooperation Canada unites and advocates for international development and humanitarian organizations by convening sector leaders, influencing policy and building capacity. Together with our partners inside and outside Canada, we build a more just, safe and sustainable world for all. For more information about Cooperation Canada, visit http://www.cooperation.ca/en
Who is the Senior Program Manager?
This is a key position focused on managing donor-funded programming and promoting collaboration between organizations. Reporting to the Director of Operations and the Director General, this position ensures the implementation of high-quality capacity development programming in areas such as prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, anti-racism and humanitarian practices. The Senior Manager oversees financial and technical reporting, mentors staff and builds strategic relationships with donors.
What are we looking for in our candidates?
You are interested in this position because you are a seasoned professional with a proven track record in program management, donor relations and resource mobilization. Fluently bilingual in French and English, you excel in building strategic donor relationships, respecting donor institutional requirements and collaborating across organizations. Your expertise lies in capacity development programming in areas such as anti-racism, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and humanitarian practice. With excellent organizational and financial management skills, you are adept at managing budgets, implementing high-quality initiatives and aligning them with donor expectations. Your ability to champion anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion and justice (AEDIJ) in all facets of your work reflects a strong alignment with Cooperation Canada’s mission and values. Ideally, you have experience in the international cooperation sector or with membership-based organisations, highlighting your passion for promoting positive societal impact.
Our candidates ideally have:
- A competent program manager with a minimum of 6 years of experience in donor relations, program supervision and resource mobilization in the international cooperation sector.
- A leader who can foster inter-organizational collaboration and ensure alignment with donor expectations and compliance requirements.
- An individual committed to promoting anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion and justice (AEDIJ) while managing programs funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and other donor-funded initiatives.
- Bilingual professional (English and French) with excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion and justice.
- Proficiency in technology, including various software applications.
If you would like more details on the responsibilities of the position, you will find them here .
Are you interested?
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and the deadline to apply is 2nd March at 11:59pm . While deadlines may change, we aim to fill the position by May 2025, and the successful candidate will be required to sign a 12-month contract. Candidates will be informed of our deadlines throughout the recruitment process.
Tell us why we need your skills. We want to hear from you. We recognise that you may only meet some of these requirements, but we encourage you to apply anyway so we can consider what you bring to the table.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted. Cooperation Canada is committed to maintaining an inclusive, diverse, safe work environment and advancing anti-racism in everything we do. This includes removing barriers to employment for equity-seeking groups, including through self-identification, anonymous review processes, and diverse hiring committees. We encourage applications from all candidates, particularly those who identify as Black, Indigenous and other racialized communities, persons living with disabilities (visible or not), persons with diverse gender identities and expressions, and other marginalized groups in our sector who share Cooperation Canada’s mission. We encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their cover letter. We are happy to offer accommodations at any point in the hiring process.
How to apply
Interested?
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with the final submission deadline March 2, 11:59PM. While timelines can shift, our goal is to have the position filled by May 2025, and for the successful candidate to take on a 12-month contract. We will keep you updated on our timelines throughout the recruitment process.
Are you interested, but not sure if you are the right person? Tell us why we need your skills. We want to hear from you about this. We realize that you may only meet some of these requirements, but we encourage you to apply anyway to allow us to take into consideration what you bring.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those pre-selected will be contacted.
Cooperation Canada is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and safe workplace and to advancing anti-racism in all that we do. This includes removing barriers to employment that are faced by equity-seeking groups, including through self-identification, anonymous review processes and by ensuring diverse hiring panels. Applications are encouraged from all candidates, particularly those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities (visible or not), people of diverse gender identities and expressions, and other marginalized groups in our sector who share Cooperation Canada’s mission. We kindly encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their cover letters. We are happy to provide accommodations at any stage throughout the hiring process.
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Are you interested?
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and the deadline to apply is 2nd March at 11:59pm . While deadlines may change, we aim to fill the position by May 2025, and the successful candidate will be required to sign a 12-month contract. Candidates will be informed of our deadlines throughout the recruitment process.
Tell us why we need your skills. We want to hear from you. We recognise that you may only meet some of these requirements, but we encourage you to apply anyway so we can consider what you bring to the table.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted. Cooperation Canada is committed to maintaining an inclusive, diverse, safe work environment and advancing anti-racism in everything we do. This includes removing barriers to employment for equity-seeking groups, including through self-identification, anonymous review processes, and diverse hiring committees. We encourage applications from all candidates, particularly those who identify as Black, Indigenous and other racialized communities, persons living with disabilities (visible or not), persons with diverse gender identities and expressions, and other marginalized groups in our sector who share Cooperation Canada’s mission. We encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their cover letter. We are happy to offer accommodations at any point in the hiring process.