Western Heads East - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 13

Please note, this is a temporary full time opportunity with an anticipated end date of May 30, 2025. Benefits are included with this contract opportunity.

About Western:

About Us:

Our mission is to direct and support the University's international strategy, while acting as a resource to faculties and departments across the Western community.

Responsibilities:

The Western Heads East (WHE) and Global Development Coordinator organizes and facilitates the activities of the WHE Program and the WHE Management Committee including supporting the Management Committee, facilitating communication with African program partners to identify program and research priorities, coordinating student intern recruitment, selection, pre-departure preparation, placement, debriefing and post-internship presentations.

The Coordinator manages all administrative, human resource, financial and logístical functions for the above activities and facilitates campus community engagement, provides leadership to the student Fundraising and Education Committee, and coordinates communications including social media and website updates in collaboration with WI communications team.

The position is also responsible for the seamless coordination and facilitation of supports for students and at-risk scholars related to Scholars at Risk (SAR), Scholar Rescue Program (SRP) and WUSC Western Chapter (World University Services of Canada), and Western Universities programs for at risk scholars.

The Coordinator works with the Director, International Internships & Development and the Management Committee on implementing best practices with international relationships, internship evaluation and reporting, and overall results-based management and research reporting.

Qualifications:

Education:
Undergraduate Degree in International Development, Education, or related field
Master's in International Development or Education preferred
Experience:
3 years of experience providing project management and/or support for international development programming
Experience developing and maintaining partnerships; preferably with African institutions in the Global South and civil society, in an African context
Previous experience in an academic setting and providing leadership to student organizations preferred
Experience related to development issues in the Global South (such as poverty, nutrition and gender issues) preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of theory and best practices in international development, including participatory research and of theory and best practices related to gender, nutrition, poverty and development
Understanding of, and sensitivity to, cultural practices and norms in East African countries (especially Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda) would be considered an asset
Demonstrated intercultural competency and knowledge of crosscultural research and work practices
Judgement, analytical and problemsolving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities
Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
Ability to delegate work and provide staff and students with clear direction and support in meeting their objectives
Project management skills to manage a project from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
Ability to coordinate wrap around support for incoming students and scholars at risk in collaboration with colleagues (Housing, Office of Registrar, Student Experience, Office of Faculty Relations, SSGPS, etc.) to ensure smooth onboarding and follow up
Ability to plan and manage events of various sizes including budgeting, logistics, volunteer support, and evaluation; familiarity with large scale events an asset
Familiarity with Western Head East programming would be an asset (including about the health benefits of probiotics and social enterprise)
Demonstrated ability to build strong, collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, the public and colleagues across the University
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proposal and report writing skills
Critical thinking and discernment to assess and scope areas of improvement and an ability to offer creative solutions
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required; and with content management systems (such Dream Weaver or Cascade) would be an asset

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.