24 Oct
Important Company of the Sector
Ottawa
Summary
The Centre requires a full-time Program Manager to support a growing set of initiatives managed by the Award program team. This includes leading the multi-stage selection process, organizing our Award ceremony and other global events, developing and implementing programming to foster continued connection and engagement with our laureates and working advance pluralism in different regions.
Description
GLOBAL CENTRE FOR PLURALISM
Program Manager, Global Pluralism Award (permanent)
Position: Manager, Global Pluralism Award
Type of Contract: Permanent full-time
Location: 330 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON
Start Date: January 16, 2025
Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000
By joining the Global Centre for Pluralism,
you will become a member of a committed staff that values collaboration and creativity, and deeply cares about the work we do. We believe that societies thrive when differences are valued. Our mission is to influence perspectives, inform policies and inspire pathways to advance pluralism.
Our work supports societies looking to address injustice, inequality and exclusion, while remaining grounded in the contexts and lived experiences of each place. We work with policy leaders, educators and community builders around the world to amplify and implement the transformative power of pluralism.
Founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada, the Centre’s programs include:
- Global Analysis: Developing action-oriented research and tools to support the implementation of more inclusive policies and practices around the world
- Educating for Pluralism: Building the capacity of educators and schools to advance pluralism and supporting leadership for pluralism
- Global Pluralism Award:
Celebrating and supporting the work of worldwide leaders working to build more peaceful societies that respect differences
- Peace and Conflict: Applying a pluralism lens to support and sustain peacebuilding processes around the world
About the Global Pluralism Award
The Global Pluralism Award recognizes pluralism in action. Presented every other year to individuals, organisations, governments and businesses from around the world, the Award celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.
In addition to a financial Award,
the Centre works with our Award laureates to develop a program of in-kind support and engagement to increase the visibility of their work and impact. This may include communications support, opportunities to engage in programmatic activities of the Centre and/or engagement in joint initiatives.
The Award program will be marking 10 years in 2025, celebrating the impact of 50 laureates working in 30+ countries, providing an important moment to leverage this remarkable, global asset to inspire leadership for pluralism around the world. To mark this anniversary, we will also be developing approaches to deepen the Centre’s engagement with Award laureates and strengthen collaborations across Award cohorts.
About the position
The Centre requires a full-time Program Manager to support a growing set of initiatives managed by the Award program team.
This includes leading the multi-stage selection process, organizing our Award ceremony and other global events, developing and implementing programming to foster continued connection and engagement with our laureates and working advance pluralism in different regions.
Main duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Programs and Partnerships, the Manager, Global Pluralism Award will lead or contribute to GCP’s operations in the following areas:
- Manage all aspects for the implementation and strategic direction of the Award Program, coordinate human and financial inputs; build and maintain relationships with Canadian and international partners; meet all program-related reporting and accountability requirements, including financial management, budgeting,
performance measurement, and contribute to shared systems/tools to ensure best practices in project/program management.
- Lead on the development and implementation of a strategy to deepen the Centre’s engagement with Award laureates and strengthen collaborations across cohorts. Liaise with stakeholders and partners on opportunities for collaboration in Canada and internationally.
- Working closely with the Centre’s Communications and Public Affairs team, develop communications products and develop and/or implement initiatives to engage Canadian and global audiences on the Award Program and wider work of GCP.
- Contribute to the Centre’s efforts to mobilize resources to support Award programming, through engagement of institutional,
public and private donors; lead relationships with current donors.
- Provide day-to-day supervision of staff working on the Award Program; contribute to formal performance assessment processes; manage processes for recruitment of new staff.
- Track Global Pluralism Award program results and impact for program improvement; oversee reporting to program stakeholders.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of commitment to human rights, social justice and pluralism. They will possess a deep understanding of challenges facing pluralism around the world. They will be a dynamic, resourceful and results-driven individual who identifies opportunities for programmatic growth.
Specifically, this individual will possess:
- A post-secondary degree or combination of training and experience in social sciences, international development, public policy, migration studies, conflict studies or any other relevant discipline or a combination of training and experience related to the position;
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a non-profit or international organization supporting social change, international development, public policy, or other relevant field;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage practitioner networks and/or alumni engagement;
- Experience in all phases of program/project management, including coordination of human and financial inputs, reporting and accountability requirements;
- Experience in supervision of staff,
including managing processes for performance assessment and recruitment of new staff;
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills in English;
- Experience managing consultants and service providers;
- Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues;
- Able to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and donors;
- Experience in selection /decision-making processes;
- Ability to travel internationally.
Assets:
- Additional languages: French, Spanish, Arabic
Application process:
Applications may be submitted via email to *******@pluralism.ca with the subject line “Manager, Global Pluralism Award”. Each applicant should include a cover letter and a resume highlighting relevant experience. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and available to work out of the Centre’s headquarters in Ottawa.
In the spirit of equity and fairness to all applicants, it is our policy to refrain from pre-interview queries. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email to arrange an interview.
The closing date for applications is November 14th at 11:00 pm.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At the Global Centre for Pluralism, we aim to embody respect for diversity in who we are and everything we do. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply, because we believe this diversity makes the Centre and our work richer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, indigeneity, religion, sex or gender identification or expression, age, disabilities, or citizenship. We also welcome applicants to self-identify in their cover letter, if they wish to do so.
The Centre is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact *******@pluralism.ca. Information related to accommodation will be treated as confidential.