Position: Senior Manager, Programs
Employer: Cuso International
Location: Ottawa (preferred), Toronto or Montreal (can be considered)
Deadline: June 2, 2024
Employment Type: Employment
Position Level: Senior
Salary Range: CAD$88,000 – CAD$95,000 per year
Closing Date: June 2, 2024
Brief Description:
After 62 years, Cuso has embarked on a process of renewal. In an era of rapidly changing contexts for international cooperation, Cuso is looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager, to lead a dynamic program delivery team, establishing high quality standards for volunteer and technical assistance to local country partners.
The Senior Manager, Programs will ensure high quality, high impact programming in overseeing Cuso International’s flagship Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP), SHARE. They will work closely with teams across the organization to ensure internal frameworks, tools and supports are in place to deliver high quality programming. They will lead a team of professionals and facilitate strong collaborations to uphold quality standards for programming with a view to leverage outcomes and program generated knowledge for impactful programming that promotes gender equality and social inclusion, women and youth economic empowerment and climate action.
The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of project management experience, focusing on designing, planning, launching, implementing, and monitoring large development programs/projects. Additionally, they should have at least 7 years of experience directly managing large teams, with a strong understanding of inclusive and gender-responsive hiring practices, and experience working across multi-cultural teams.
If you are excited by this opportunity and bring a skill set that combines, then we look forward to hearing from you. In return, Cuso International offers a positive approach and diverse working environment; a comprehensive employee benefits package and insurance; generous days of paid time off including vacation, personal days, and sick days; and a workplace that encourages learning and development as well as the chance to combine your professional skills with a meaningful cause. We strive to actively celebrate diversity, advance our equitable practices, and drive greater inclusion.
Please visit our careers page at cusointernational.org/about/careers/ for full details and to submit your application.
