Job Description
Career opportunities that make a world of difference!
When you make a decision to work with Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC) you’re not just doing something great for your career, you are also saying you care about positively impacting the lives of children, their families and communities around the world. We know there are lots of career options for talented, top performers like you, but not many offer the opportunity to make a lasting difference. Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC) is currently recruiting for the following position:
Sponsorship Manager
Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Sponsorship Manager provides guidance and evaluates sponsorship activities, monitors systems while emphasising on quality and continuous improvements. Also provides direct facilitation and training of trainers to sponsorship staff in the Country Office and at the program level. At the Country Office the Sponsorship Manager is the Child Protection Officer who ensures awareness of and adherence to CCFC’s child protection policy at Country Office and program levels. The sponsorship manager acts as the primary communication link between the Country Office and CCFC Markham Canada Office for coordination and submission of sponsorship operational and strategic plans as well as progress reports. The key responsibilities for the position include:
- Building staff capacity for success in the Country Office Sponsorship function through performance management, training, recognition, coaching and directing staff as necessary in compliance with CCFC policy and procedures
- Visiting program sites to randomly monitor sponsorship administration activities regularly to ensure that enrolled children are receiving support in compliance with CCFC policies, procedures and to support the quality assurance and quality control initiatives
- Training trainers (TOT) in partner organizations. Provide coaching/mentoring; manage or conduct direct delivery related to sponsorship administration requirements
- Work with partner organizations so they are aligned to CCFC Child Protection Policy and procedures to ensure children in our care are protected from all forms of abuse and violence in accordance to the United Nations’ Conventions on the Rights of the Chid and beyond
- Providing direction and guidance to program partners’ staff in developing a correspondence plan, ensure that clear performance measurements are developed, and carry out related action items based on monthly monitoring reports provided by CCFC Markham Ontario
- Randomly reviewing correspondence to ensure that standards (quality, correctness, content and translation) are met. Ensure responses to sponsor inquiries from partners to CCFC Markham are prompt, accurate and detail
- Facilitate effective and regular communication with clients, partners, CCFC Country Offices and CCFC Markham including conducting analysis and provision of required feedback and reports and,
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
The successful applicant must have a minimum of 7 years related working experience in community development with a minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership role, which include but not limited to the following:
- A university degree in a relevant field
- Understanding of community development programs and experience in a sponsorship role are an asset
- Demonstrated results in quality assurance (QA) and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives
- Excellent skills in group facilitation, training, training of trainers, capacity building, coaching/mentoring, and negotiating in a challenging environment. Train-the-trainer certification is an asset
- Experience as a child protection officer is an asset.
- Project planning, organizational, management, monitoring and evaluation skills
- Excellent data analysis and reporting skills. Able to read computer reports, interpret and strategize on related actions, identify issues and assess training needs
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (particularly written grammar, sentence structure and flow) with the ability to speak and write fluently in English and relevant local language(s)
- Strong Microsoft Office computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook; intermediate experience with customized databases; MS project an asset
- Ability to travel nationally; international travel may be required.
- Only applicants with eligibility to work in Ethiopia are considered for this position
In order to be successful in our environment you should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Be results-oriented, deadline-driven, self-starter; follow up on expectations and action items
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and conflict management skills with the ability to influence partners
- Strong proofreading skills; detail-oriented
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
Application Procedure:
If you believe you have that unique combination of a not-for-profit heart combined, skills and interest, then you will want to apply for this opportunity by going to our corporate website at www.ccfcanada.ca
OR click on Apply Now to submit your resume, covering letter and salary expectations for the position. Applications will be received until position if filled. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Consistent with our Child Protection Policy, the successful candidate must receive CLEARANCE by a criminal record check.
About the Organization
Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC) creates a future of hope for children, families, and communities by helping them develop the skills and resources to overcome poverty and pursue justice. Headquartered in Markham, Canada. CCFC currently has thousands of children receiving sponsorship and we are involved in child centered community programs. For more information about CCFC, visit our website www.ccfcanada.ca and online advertisement.
