Program Manager-Humanitarian Assistance

Program Manager-Humanitarian Assistance
Status	Permanent full-time position
Responsibilities	Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, Emergency Response team, the Program Manager will contribute by expanding the portfolio through developing new projects, exploring new funding opportunities and management of an assigned grant portfolio ensuring the effective implementation of quality programming and donor compliance.     The position is based in Toronto, Canada with frequent travel to Plan field offices.   Development: Develop concepts and proposals for humanitarian assistance, reconstruction and transitions programs. This entails conducting needs assessments, project design, and proposal writing. Collaborate with potential donors (including, World Food Program, CIDA, UNICEF, UNHCR etc) and partners to identify and develop new projects and programs. Contribute in strengthening the humanitarian assistance portfolio. Ensures positive relationship with field offices, donors and partners. Keep well informed and actively participate in discussions on humanitarian assistance issues in international development, share successes and program learning in appropriate forums. Participate in the development of funding proposals during emergencies.    Management: Monitor assigned projects to support Plan field offices in understanding and adhering to donor agreements and quality implementation. Maintain regular communications with Plan field offices and donors; visit project sites as required. Work closely with Plan field office staff to compile and write progress reports to donors in accordance with donor requirements; help formulate, review and revise annual project work plans and periodic evaluations. Work with Compliance Managers to review and oversee relevant budgets and financial reports for donors. Contribute to the team’s shared systems and tools to ensure best practices in program management and proposal development.
Skills	Experience in designing and developing lifesaving/recovery programs. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet proposal deadlines with strong attention to detail Proven skills in building productive working relationships with team colleagues, Plan field offices, donors and partners Experience in conflict and post-conflict areas would be good, but not essential Ability to review, synthesize information and produce quality reports and proposals as per donor requirements Familiarity with basic understanding of financial management Familiarity with education in emergencies programming would be an asset Familiarity with rights based programming Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a collegial manner in a team based context. Demonstrated ability to review and synthesize information and produce appropriate proposal and reports Ability to work in complex multi-stakeholder environments
Requirements	A minimum of 5 years’ experience in international development project management and development preferably in emergency context Exceptional oral and written communications skills Must speak, read and write in English Able to communication in French considered an asset Demonstrated ability to review and synthesize information and produce appropriate proposals and reports Knowledge of United Nations organizations would be an asset Master’s degree in relevant area and/or equivalent work experience Ability to travel internationally (a valid passport will be required) Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), MS Project and internet use
About Plan Canada	Imagine working for a leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) that’s dedicated to creating a better world. That’s Plan Canada, a global movement for change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social justice for children in developing countries.   Founded in 1937, Plan is one of the world’s oldest and largest international development agencies, working in partnership with millions of people around the world to end global poverty. Not for profit, independent and inclusive of all faiths and cultures, Plan has only one agenda: to improve the lives of children. Because I am a Girl is Plan’s global initiative to end gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of girls – and everyone around them – out of poverty.   Plan Canada is part of a global network of offices in over 69 countries. Our busy Toronto-based office undertakes fundraising, donor engagement and public outreach, as well as overseeing a wide variety of field programs led by our International Program Department, which includes experts in health, education, water and sanitation, economic security, gender equity, child protection and participation, and humanitarian assistance.   We at Plan Canada are all dedicated, passionate and a diverse team of over 170 employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children.   Join us and plan to change the world.   Visit our website: www.plancanada.ca
How to Apply	To apply for this role please forward a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience to gethired@plancanada.ca by August 7, 2013.  Please reference Program Manager-Humanitarian Assistance in the subject line.   Plan sincerely thanks all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.   Only those applicants that have permanent residency status in Canada will be considered for this role.   Consistent with our Child Protection Policy the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.