Location: This is a remote position available only to candidates located in Canada Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $77,000 CDN
About Us:
Canadian Center for Women Empowerment is the only Canadian organization dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. Our vision is a world in which all women and girls are economically equal and live their
lives free of economic exploitation. We work in partnership to ensure women have access to and control over their own economic resources. Our four strategic priorities include:
- Public education and awareness-raising
- Transforming professional responses
- Removing structural barriers
- Influencing policy
- Research and evidence
We are committed to sharing our expertise through a national working group of practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. Our ultimate goal is to ensure policy and practice recognize economic abuse so that victim-survivors are supported to achieve economic
justice, and abusers are held accountable for their behavior.
About the Role: The Program Director, acting as the head of programs, is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing all projects and initiatives. This position requires a strategic, growth-oriented leader focused on developing innovative
solutions, monitoring program effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for expansion and sustainability. The Program Director will work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to ensure the organization’s work aligns with its
mission and strategic goals. This role involves providing visionary leadership and oversight to ensure the successful execution of all programs while continually seeking ways to enhance and broaden the organization’s impact. Additionally, the Program
Director will identify new funding opportunities, cultivate partnerships, and spearhead efforts to drive organizational growth.
Reporting to: Executive Director
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Organizational Development:
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to provide overall leadership, vision, and direction to the programs and projects.
- Ensure that program strategies, plans, and operations align with CCFWE’s mission, values, and long-term goals.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive organizational culture that promotes collaboration and accountability.
Organizational Growth and Opportunity Development:
- Identify opportunities for organizational growth by expanding programs, services, and partnerships.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with donors, funders, and other key stakeholders to secure resources for new and existing initiatives.
- Develop proposals for new projects and partnerships that align with the organization’s goals and mission.
- Stay informed of industry trends, policy changes, and funding opportunities, positioning the organization to take advantage of new growth opportunities.
Project Oversight and Monitoring
- Oversee the implementation of all programs and projects, ensuring they meet agreed-upon timelines, deliverables, and objectives.
- Develop and implement systems to track project performance, outcomes, and impact, ensuring that projects are executed within their defined scope, budget, and timelines.
- Monitor compliance with funder requirements and agreements, providing regular reporting and updates to stakeholders.
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support the implementation of CCFWE’s strategy, collaborating closely with the CEO and senior management team.
- Oversee grant-funded projects, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funders.
- Monitor project execution to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Lead evaluations of program effectiveness, using data-driven insights to measure impact and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide regular updates on project outcomes to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.
Financial Management
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure financial sustainability, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and managing program funds.
- Monitor the financial health of all programs and maintain transparency in financial operations.
- Ensure that expenditures align with approved budgets and comply with funding agreements.
- Assist in fundraising initiatives and actively participate in donor relations to secure future funding opportunities.
Staff Development and Management:
- Provide guidance and support to the management team, project leaders, and staff members.
- Promote professional development opportunities to foster continuous growth within the team.
- Conduct performance reviews to ensure staff members are aligned with CCFWE’s goals and objectives.
- Encourage practices that support mental and emotional well-being, allowing staff to thrive while delivering high-quality work.
Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop long-term strategic plans that drive organizational growth.
- Lead the development of annual plans and performance goals in alignment with strategic objectives.
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities to advance the organization’s mission.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports to the Board of Directors, funders, and stakeholders, highlighting key program achievements, challenges, and opportunities.
General Duties:
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.
- Contribute to promoting CCFWE’s mission and programs.
- Participate in team meetings and organizational development initiatives.
- Engage in personal learning and development.
Strategic Planning and Innovation:
- Lead the development of the organization’s annual plans and performance goals, ensuring they align with long-term strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to identify and implement innovative strategies that expand the organization’s reach and impact.
- Stay informed about new developments, technologies, and best practices in the nonprofit sector, integrating relevant innovations into the organization’s operations.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, International Development, non-profit management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Additional certifications or training and experience in trauma-informed care, gender-based violence, or working with vulnerable populations are considered assets.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program management or leadership within a non-profit organization, preferably in areas related to women’s empowerment or social justice.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and overseeing projects, with strong financial management skills in budgeting and financial oversight.
- Strong leadership and people management abilities, employing a collaborative approach to decision-making.
- Knowledge of donor relations, stakeholder engagement and strategic non-profit communication
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities, build partnerships, and excel in public speaking and advocacy.
- Experience collaborating with Boards of Directors, funders, and government agencies, with a proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including donors and community organizations.
Diversity Commitment: CCFWE strives to build a diverse and inclusive team, reflecting the communities we support. We value diverse voices and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Our recruitment process incorporates these values
and is embedded throughout our organization. If you need accommodation during the application and or hiring process, please let us know in advance. If this opportunity aligns with your interests and experience, please submit your CV and a cover letter
detailing how you meet the essential skills and experiences outlined in this role to hr@test.ccfwe.org by October 21st 2024.
Please Note: Only candidates who meet the qualifications and the requirements listed in the job description will be contacted for an interview.
SEND RESUMES TO: Hr@ccfwe.org
