International Program Manager - Remote / Work From Home Give Freedom International
Job Summary Remote / Work from Home
Looking for a job with purpose and flexibility? Interested in joining a small, friendly, and high capacity team? Do you have a background in international development, project coordination, and compliance? Then this job might be for you! About us Give Freedom International envisions a world free from human trafficking and exploitation, where every person is able to reach their potential. Having operated for over 10 years, we are now an established charity, looking to grow our supporter base and increase our capacity for impact. Our mission is to partner with communities at risk of human trafficking to deliver life-changing and sustainable development projects.
About the role We are seeking a part-time, high capacity International Program Manager with previous international development and non-profit experience to join our team. Reporting to the Managing Director, this position assists the Executive Team in the delivery of Give Freedom's international development projects.
The International Program Manager will have strong communication, relational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
The International Program Manager has four core areas of responsibility: Field Partner relationship and communication Project monitoring and management Compliance and reporting International development expertise and best practice Key Responsibilities Program & Project Management Build and maintain a strong relationship with our Field Partner and facilitate Program Department meetings Manage program expense and grant requests from our Field Partner Manage financial and outcomes reporting for program expenses and grants, and assist our Field Partner in completing required reporting Assist in conducting regular Field Partner 'health checks' Monitor and evaluate program and project outcomes Assist in strengthening organisational capacity, and mutual accountability for both Give Freedom and our Field Partners Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of development best practice Regularly review and update Give Freedom's 'International Development Approach' in line with industry best practice Work with our Field Partner and Executive Team to assist in the development of and adherence to project scopes, goals, outcomes, timeframes, budgets, and risk assessments Work to reduce program costs where possible through research and negotiation with suppliers Compliance Assist with developing and updating key policies Ensure alignment of outgoing funds with funding policies Develop and review financial and program reporting Keep up to date with and advise on Australian legal and governance compliance Ensure all program activities and reporting adhere to ACNC regulations Complete required reporting for regulatory bodies (including ACNC) Advise on and ensure all program activities adhere to all international development codes of conduct, and sector specific best practice Advise on and ensure compliance to funding agreement requirements and assist in obtaining funding from other sources Relationships & Collaboration Liaise with Field Partners as needed, and be the main operational point of contact Participate in team meetings, and provide regular program updates to the team Maintain strong communication with Marketing, Partnership, and Operations teams. Liaise with the Marketing department to provide content updates from our Field Partner Support the Marketing department to ensure all outward facing communications align with our international development approach and core messaging framework Work with the partnerships team to align program reporting with donor journeys and servicing Advocate for beneficiary and Field Partner interests To be successful in this role you will have: Required Qualifications Bachelor degree in International Development, International Business, or related field
Desired Qualifications Masters degree in a related field
Required Experience Experience in a similar or related role Experience working in the not-for-profit sector Core competencies Excellent knowledge and understanding of International Development theory and best practice Sound knowledge of ACNC reporting requirements and compliance requirements under Australian law Excellent cultural awareness and experience in building and fostering cross-cultural partnerships and relationships Sound negotiation skills This is a permanent part-time (12-16 hrs per week) position, with the potential for hours to increase in the future. This position requires a limited amount of travel to Newcastle, with the possibility of Field Partner trips in the future.
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As this is a core role within our small team, we are specifically looking for a candidate with the right competency, team chemistry, character, and capacity.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we will be shortlisting and conducting interviews as applications are received.
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