CARE Canada is currently seeking a Program Officer to join our Gender, Food & Climate Justice team on a 2-year contract – Bilingual French/English Required
ABOUT THE ROLES / WHAT THE ROLES OFFERS
We are seeking a dynamic and bilingual Program Officer with experience in monitoring, evaluation, supporting the design of gender equality and women’s rights programming, and a good knowledge of feminist approaches in development. The Program Officer will provide overall support and coordination for projects both in French and in English, as well as provide support to the unit’s program development efforts, as needed.
Tasks include:
Support compliance with donor and CARE financial, administrative and programmatic procedures.
Support the Program Manager and the country office teams on impact, program quality issues, administration, information requirements, and reporting.
Liaise and provide support to ensure that projects are on track and achieving their objectives.
Support the preparation of high-quality reports, program documents, concept papers and proposals in English and French.
Support the development and use of gender transformative / feminist monitoring and evaluation systems and tools to collect, collate, and analyze data.
Travel up to 20% of the time (when feasible given COVID-19) to support country office staff with project implementation, including to insecure and high-risk locations.
WHAT YOU OFFER / ABOUT YOU
Experience working with international or local development projects.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, gender analysis, gender equality activity design, results measurement and coaching.
Experience using participatory and collaborative approaches to move teams towards results.
A knowledge of women’s economic empowerment and rights programming.
A knowledge of development issues in low and middle income countries.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills in both French and English.
A Bachelor’s degree in international development studies, women’s studies, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
A strong belief in gender equality and feminist principles.
Superior interpersonal skills, initiative, infectious enthusiasm, keen drive and cultural sensitivity.
Commitment to creating an environment within CARE’s workplaces, programming, and communities that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA).
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY
Familiarity with the development branch of Global Affairs Canada.
Knowledge of feminist theory, programming, facilitation and coalition building.
Field experience working overseas, in a development context.
Experience working with Results-Based Management tools.
Experience working with organisations that defend the rights of marginalised groups (e.g. LGBTQI+, people living with HIV/AIDS, people living with disability, etc.)
Experience working on the theme of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV)
Participatory facilitation skills
Experience in capacity building with partners and colleagues.
A knowledge of financial management.
A Masters’ degree in international development studies, gender studies, or a similar social science.
Written and verbal communications skills in Spanish.
WHAT WE OFFER / ABOUT CARE
Generous leave entitlements, including office closure for end-of-year holiday
Comprehensive Group Health Benefits and Insurance, including dental, medical, eyecare, paramedic, life insurance, tax-saving benefits through retirement plan benefits
The possibility of international travel
Learning and professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours and the option to be based in Ottawa or anywhere else in Canada, with some travel to Ottawa
A commitment to work-life balance
Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission
CARE Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.
As part of CARE Canada’s commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.
How to apply
If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you and we would like to hear from you! Please apply directly here https://bit.ly/3msWaQi before October 20, 2021. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the posting will be removed once candidates have been identified. Don’t wait… apply today!
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