[asia-apec 1615] Job Opening: Program Manager, Sri Lanka Canada Development Fund

[Faruq Faisel]

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Program Manager, Sri Lanka Canada Development Fund
Application Deadline: October 23, 2000

South Asia Partnership (SAP) Canada is looking for a PROGRAM MANAGER for its
Sri Lanka Canada Development Fund Program.

SAP Canada is a forum in Canada on South Asian human development issues.  It
has a membership of other NGOs and a broad constituency of civil society
organizations in Canada and is a member of SAP International, which serves a
network of SAP organizations in five countries of South Asia.

Position Summary

Responsible for the Canadian-based program of SLCDF, the Program Manager
coordinates issue-based workshops, NGO consultations and publications, and
develops Sri Lankan-Canadian linkages. S/he also facilitates Canadian NGO
support to Sri Lankan programs and provides technical assistance on
programming and institutional development as needed. S/he is responsible for
liaison and reporting with CIDA, Canadian and Sri Lankan Boards and the
Colombo Secretariat.

Responsibilities

§ Coordinate and implement issue-based workshops and program consultations
for Canadian organizations interested in Sri Lanka
§ Write analytical material and oversee communications
§ Foster new relationships, linkages with Canadian organizations, Sri
Lankan-Canadian community
§ Facilitate and monitor Canadian support for Sri Lanka-based programs
§ Participate on the SLCDF Management Committee to review, monitor and
evaluate the program
§ Manage liaison with CIDA
§ Document and disseminate in-Canada lessons learned from the SLCDF program
§ Report regularly to CIDA, SAP Canada Board, SLCFD Management Committee on
SLCDF activities
§ Maintain a results-based management and monitoring system
§ Work with the SAP Canada Director of Finance and Information Systems
Manager to develop and maintain appropriate financial, administrative and
MIS systems for the effective operation of the program

Requirements

§ Demonstrated experience in development education
§ Proven experience in program, administrative and financial management
§ Familiarity with results-based monitoring and evaluation
§ Familiarity with CIDA requirements and bilateral project management
§ Knowledge and understanding of international development issues
§ Understanding of gender and human rights issues and analysis
§ Experience working with the Canadian NGO community
§ University degree
§ Familiarity with South Asia, preferably Sri Lanka
§ Solid interpersonal skills
§ Demonstrated writing and documentation skills
§ Computer literate (Windows, MS Word)
§ Fluent in English, preferably bilingual (English/French), knowledge of
Sinhala or Tamil an asset

Starting Time

SAP Canada aims to fill the position by November 1, 2000, or as early as
possible.

Contract Basis

All positions in SAP Canada are provided on a time-specific contract basis,
with a full compensation package comparable to many Canadian NGOs.

Applications

Applicants should forward a personal résumé and a statement of interest
indicating experience and abilities relevant to the features of the position
to:

Executive Director, SAP Canada
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7
Fax 613 241 1129
Email sap at web.ca
(Emailed applications should also be mailed or delivered in hard copy).

Due to time constrain, SAP staff will be able to acknowledge only those
applications being considered for possible interview and will not be able to
discuss the position at length by telephone.

For further information on SAP Canada, please visit: www.sapcanada.org