Head of Programs - Ottawa, Canada - Cuso International

Cuso International

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Canada or any country where Cuso International operates in Africa (Benin, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania)

Reports to:
Director, Program Strategy and Innovation (DPSI) and Director, Program Quality and Impact (DPQI)

Position type:
Permanent, full-time

Classification:
Management

Salary range:
CA$90,000 - CA$110,000 per annum

Language requirements:
Fluency in French and English is essential

Job posting:
Internal and External

ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups.

Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action.

We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Cuso International has embarked on a process of renewal.

In an era of rapidly changing contexts for international cooperation, Cuso International is looking for an experienced HoP, Africa that has ambition for contributing to advance human rights, reduce inequality and create both economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups.

The HoP, Africa is responsible for overseeing the operations of Cuso International's country programs in the Benin, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Tanzania.

The HoP, Africa directly oversees Country Representatives (CR) and the performance of country teams in fulfilling their program/project commitments and regulatory compliance requirements.

She or he or they will champion regional progress in support of Cuso International's Strategic Plan and ensure program teams are equipped to succeed.

As Cuso International's regional leader in Africa, they lead implementation of organizational procedures and policies while advocating for progress in meeting the needs of country program offices (CPO).

The HoP, Africa plays a strategic role in supporting effective relations with donors and partner organizations and the development of new projects aligned with Cuso International's thematic priorities as well as mobilizing funding from national, regional and international donors to scale-up and maximize Cuso International's impact in Africa over the next five years.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

Program/Project Management _
Oversee Cuso International's volunteer cooperation program (VCP) in Africa, including providing leadership and guidance to CPOs, supporting development and implementation of annual work plans and volunteer delivery plans.
Oversee bilateral projects funded by donors, such as Global Affairs Canada (GAC), European Union (EU), UNHCR and World Food Programme (WFP), including providing leadership and guidance to Africa staff, overseeing annual work plans and partnership management.
Support annual budgeting process for the VCP and bilateral projects and monitor performance through regular reporting and reviews.
Collaborate with relevant departments to provide training and tools to ensure CPO compliance with all Cuso International programmatic, financial and reporting deadlines as well as Cuso International and donor policies, procedures and processes.
Collaborate with Program Quality and Impact (PQI) team to ensure Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) are in place and being followed by CPO and provide training and tools (systems, processes and practices) to ensure CPO compliance with Cuso International and donor's MEAL requirements.
Collaborate with the Global Human Resource (HR) team to ensure HR policies are understood and implemented effectively across Africa, supporting onboarding, training and assessment needs as required.
Ensure compliance with duty of care and safeguarding policies and procedures for the region including providing support to contingency planning, incident and crisis management.
Recruit, coach and support employees to succeed as well as manage performance of CR, including work planning and annual performance appraisals.
Program Strategy and Development _
In coordination with DPSI, ensure implementation of Cuso International's Strategic Plan at the country program level, including design of fiveyear Regional Funding Strategy.
In coordination with CR, build and maintain relationships through local, regional and international networks, alliances, forums or events and promote Cuso International's programs with donors, partners, government officials or other relevant agencies in Africa.
In coordination with CR, actively grow Cuso International's network of allies, partners and donors.
Secure funding from national, regional and international donors to scaleup Cuso International's