The Manitoba Council for International Cooperation is a coalition of organizations involved in international development that is committed to:
- Respect, empowerment and self-determination for all peoples;
- Development that protects the world’s environment; and
- Global understanding, cooperation and social justice.
MCIC’s mission as a coordinating structure is to promote public awareness of international issues, to foster member interaction, and to administer funds for international development.
Job Profile
This position is primarily responsible for four significant areas of MCIC’s work:
- Administration of the Manitoba Government Matching Grant Program (MGMGP)
- Research regarding best practices in international development and the impact of MCIC’s work
- Data gathering, monitoring, and reporting for Global Affairs Canada
- Proposal writing and reporting
This person will also assist with other MCIC activities as needed. This position reports to the Executive Director and may require some travel and evening meetings.
Qualifications
Education
- Degree in International Development, Sociology, or a related discipline
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of international development
- Knowledge of the Manitoba NGO community, funding, and government policies, Results Based Management, and Performance Measurement Framework
- Good organizational skills, e.g. work and time management
- Good interpersonal and meeting facilitation skills
- Good writing skills, e.g. proposal writing, reporting
- Computing application, e.g. Microsoft Office, databases
- Cross-cultural and gender sensitivity
- Fluency in French preferred
Experience
- Research, policy development, and evidence-based program monitoring
- International experience preferred
Personal Characteristics
- Commitment to MCIC values
- Good team member and collaborator
- Attention to detail
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Administration of the Manitoba Government Matching Grant Program [50%]
- Distribute information about the funds to qualifying member agencies and those interested in the Community Solidarity Fund
- Respond to inquiries about the application/review process, and provides feedback when appropriate
- Conduct initial review of all proposals to ensure technical compliance with requirements as detailed in the current funding guide
- Schedule, coordinate and attend meetings and take minutes of the project review committees
- Prepare MGMGP reports for Board of Directors
- Communicate Board decisions to applicants
- Facilitate disbursements, assessments of levies and appeals
- Ensure project data is entered and updated in MCIC’s database
- Follow up with member agencies to ensure receipt of interim and final project reports
- Coordinate review of final reports by committee members
- Prepare periodic and final reports for the Government of Manitoba, the Board of Directors, and MCIC’s member agencies
- Prepare annual revisions of the four funding guides and budget template
- Conduct orientation sessions for those interested in the Community Solidarity Fund
- Offer capacity building sessions in areas of proposal writing, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and other relevant themes as needed
Research [25%]
- Determine and use various methods for data gathering and analysis of the impact of MCIC’s work
- Determine indicators and gather data for evidence based decisions
- Use literature reviews and other methods to identify international development best practices to support MCIC program activities and inform networks and funders
- Identify resources for MCIC and members
Monitoring and Evaluation [10%]
- Oversee the planning, implementing and progress monitoring of MCIC’s programs
- Assist program staff in developing appropriate measurement tools for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of MCIC’s programs and activities
- Develop and maintain appropriate reporting systems for staff meetings, board meetings, Global Affairs Canada and other funders
Proposal Writing and Reporting [10%]
- Coordinate and prepares funding proposals and reports
- Seek out additional funding opportunities that can support MCIC’s programming goals and strategic directions
- Provide reports to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Global Affairs Canada and other funders
MCIC Team Support [5%]
- Assists with special projects as needed
- Provide content for MCIC resources such as newsletters, websites, social media etc.
- Assist in communicating with MCIC members and community partners to gain support for programs
Other duties as assigned
Position: Full time
Salary: $36,400 - $47,320 plus benefits
Application Deadline: Friday, August 5, 2016
Start Date: as soon as possible
Please submit your cover letter, resume with names and contact information of 3 references by email to jobs at mcic.ca. Please indicate in the subject line the title of the position you are applying for.
