Two year full time contract starting May 1, 2014

The LIPW Program Coordinator will be primarily responsible for setting up, managing and facilitating the establishment of the LIP Winnipeg. Duties will vary as the Coordinator provides advice, builds relations, initiates activities, monitors results and generally assures the achievements of the LIPW. S/he will work directly with the Manitoba Immigrant and Refugee Settlement Sector Association (MIRSSA) and answer to the Executive Director of the Social Planning Council.

Outline of Duties and Activities involved:

• Consult, guide and supervise the implementing partner organizations in developing all of the project deliverables to ensure that the project meets and exceeds the set targets;
• Design evaluation tools utilizing the measures outlined in the LIPW proposal;
• Facilitate monthly meetings of partners and stakeholders to stimulate development of innovative and collaborative action among stakeholders
• Initiate research the best practices and suggest project ideas to enhance the newcomers’ cultural and community integration that will feed into LIP strategic planning;
• Recruit and train volunteers to assist with the program development and implementation;
• Focus on extensive outreach to train municipal ambassadors in delivering project tools and becoming a part of settlement initiatives;
• Liaise with organizations in major newcomer hubs to develop partnerships for organized outreach for promotional presentations;
• Organize and participate in Immigration oriented events;
• Coordinate research streams for further funding and work closely with the Program Manager to develop grant proposals based on strategic needs;
• Work closely with the project partners to ensure coordinated progress on all project components.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Advanced degree in community development or non‐profit management
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Proven skills in developing and implementing media materials on sensitive public issues
• Keen understanding of diversity issues and experience of working in multicultural settings
• Ability to work with volunteers and representatives of the public and private sectors
• Proven track record of working with multiple stakeholders to catalyze collaboration
• Effective communication and public speaking skills
• Bilingual–English/French is an asset, knowledge of other languages is strongly preferred.

Salary and Benefits information available on request and to be negotiated.

Deadline for applications – Monday April 7th, 2014

Send applications to SPCW – address below or info@spcw.mb.ca