Program Management Advisor

Assignment Type:

Canadian International Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Assignment ID:

VA-106544

Assignment Title:

Program Management Advisor

Partner:

JOWOMENOMICS

Country:

Jordan

Duration:

4 to 12 months (flexible)

Time Commitment:

Full-time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about gender equality and feminism? Do you have program development skills to share?  

As a Program Management Advisor in Amman, Jordan, you will be responsible for organizing research programs and activities for Jo-Womeneconmics. In this role, you will assist in developing programs in support of their strategic direction and long term goals. In addition, you will provide support in developing budgets and operating plans for programs and funding proposals.  

Apply today to have an impact in inclusion, equality, and empowerment of women in Jordan!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support in organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of Jo-Womenomics
• In collaboration with the team, develop new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization
• Support in evaluating different funding opportunities  
• Collaborate in writing program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services and to include a gender equality lens in all stages of proposal writing
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan for potential new projects and proposals
• Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle
• Conduct thorough research on relevant topics such as women economic empowerment, climate change and gender analysis
• Support the inclusion of Environment Sustainability and Climate Action (ESCA) principles into the program design and engage relevant stakeholders
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
• Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in business or related field
• Master Degree is an asset
• Proven experience in research program management
• Proven stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience in winning proposals for various funders, including budgets
• Experience in reporting to multiple donors
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent research and English writing skills
• Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset
• Written and oral fluency in English.

Project Description

Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.

Partner Description

JoWomenomics – JW is a registered non-profit organization in Jordan, with a purpose to support women by developing the critical social, political, and economic infrastructures necessary for authentic women’s empowerment. JoWomenomics seeks to provide women with social and vocational support; integrating them into local economic development (LED) structures; utilizing mind-set change as the basis of our engagement to better absorb women into economic development procedures. In addition, Jo-Womenomics co-creates knowledge as evidence to impact policies that enable a safe work environment while partnering with the private sector to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
• In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
• Language training in country of assignment, where required
• Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
• Airfare to and from the assignment country
• Visa/work permit
• Pre-departure medical exam
• Health insurance
• Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
• COVID-19 PCR testing
• Criminal record verification
• Vacation leave entitlement
• Debriefing after completion of assignment
• An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

WUSC’s Safeguarding Policy

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to sign off on the WUSC Code of Conduct and the Self-Disclosure Form. International and national volunteers will also be required to submit a criminal record verification.

WUSC is a signatory to the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct. The pledge represents the shared commitment as Canada’s global development and humanitarian leaders to ensure the full implementation of practices and policies that will protect and respond to our own staff, volunteers and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and programs that promote gender equality and are free from gender-based violence, including by addressing and responding to all abuse of power, holding people to account, and protecting the vulnerable. Read the full pledge.