Join us as we bring hope and healing to the world’s most vulnerable children, caught in the cycle of poverty and disability.

About Hope and Healing International:

We are a Christian organization, working to bring hope and healing for children with disabilities in the world’s poorest communities.

About this Role:

Employment status: Salaried, Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: TBD + Benefits & RRSP

Location: 1600 16th Ave – Unit 1, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Reporting to the Director of International Programs, the International Programs Manager the primary duty to plan, monitor, evaluate and report on cash and non-cash projects to ensure a positive, transformational impact on the lives of children with disabilities. You will be leading the planning, monitoring and evaluation of a portfolio of projects by partner.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Manages a portfolio of partners (cash and non-cash programs) in Africa

• Ensures that Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) standards and guidelines are aligned with results-based management best practices

• Informs strategic project, program and country planning

• Plans, monitors and evaluates annual and multi-year projects

• Conducts project monitoring and evaluation partner visits

• Establishes program evaluation plans and activities to inform data driven decision making and inform planning for both cash and non-cash resources

• Facilitates and serves as a project liaison for externally managed evaluations advising on methodologies and providing technical guidance, reviewing and providing input on evaluation reports.

• Identifies partners needs related to non-cash resources, monitor and evaluates impact in collaboration with the International Program focal person

• Works collaboratively with all members of the International Programs team and in support of the Director, International Program, and leadership team

• Works with the IP Director and the IP team to develop and execute strategies to promote continuous improvement of international programs through implementation of lessons learned and best practices

• Shares best practices and learnings within Hope and Healing and among partners

• Supports the annual budget allocation and strategic planning processes

• Supports the submission of concept notes and proposals (e.g. narrative, work plans, logical frameworks, budgets etc.)

• Provides timely support to mass marketing and partnership development teams of content required to develop offers for donors

• Provides timely support for stewardship reporting for donors

• Liaises with external international development organizations and networks to foster learning opportunities and sharing of best practices

• Performing other job-related responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Master’s degree or relevant experience in international development, disability studies, social science, public health, rehabilitation or other related discipline.

• Project management accreditation

• Monitoring and evaluation training (e.g. IPDET)

• 5+ years of relevant, practical experience in international development and/or humanitarian sector in a MEAL position

• Experience developing results chain frameworks, indicator selection, target setting, data collection, analysis, reporting, and database management

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Cross-cultural skills

• Well-developed organizational and time management skills

• Strong project management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of evaluation methodologies and data analysis skills (qualitative and quantitative)

• Experience developed detailed annual and multi-year project budgets

• Knowledge of community-based inclusive development and disability

• Critical thinking and data informed decision-making

• Strong attention to details

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

• Ability to be flexible, to prioritize and manage a complex workload

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Office365 preferred)

• Experience with monitoring and evaluation software platform
  
  

Working conditions and other requirements:

• Standard office environment

• Must be fully committed to ensure that Hope and Healing International is a child/adult-at-risk safe organization

• Must be fully committed to the core values and mission of Hope and Healing International

• Occasional international travel (typically one to two-week duration a few times per year)

• Must be eligible to work in Canada and obtain travel visas as necessary

• Must have a reliable source of transportation
  
  

Why would you want to come and work with us?

• You will work shoulder to shoulder with people excited about changing the world for children with disabilities so they can go to school, play and thrive in their community.

• You can bring your faith to work – it makes for an awesome atmosphere.

• We provide comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

• We want to support your plans for retirement, so we provide a generous RRSP contribution, up to 5% of your annual salary.

• We believe in meaningful time off, so we offer 15 paid vacation days starting from the first year of service, 10 paid personal days and days off to volunteer and for spiritual growth.

• Flexibility and work-life balance are important to us, so we provide a hybrid work model (two work-from-home days each week for most roles) and remote work opportunities.

• We love spending time with friends and family, so we end work early on Fridays in the summer to allow our team to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine.

• We observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a day off and emphasize that the recognition and commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impact of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

• Employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We have ergonomic and comfortable workspaces/rooms, fitness reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• We encourage employees’ professional growth. You will be eligible for paid training and development.
  
  

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the highly supportive and cohesive culture we’ve built and for inspiring employees to do great work!

If this tempts you even a little bit and you meet the minimum requirements, let us set up a conversation.

Please forward your cover letter and resume in one PDF to [email protected]. Only applications with cover letters will be considered.

Learn more about Hope and Healing International here.

Hope and Healing International is a ‘child-and-adults-at-risk-safe organization’. As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to undergo Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Hope and Healing International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Hope and Healing International strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are accessible. If you require an accommodation, please advise HR in advance of attending the interview.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest.