WUSC EUMC
Program manager
participation of community members in settlement support of refugee labour mobility beneficiaries;
Develop and deliver training to stakeholders as needed;
Advocate and support where gaps remain in settlement service access; monitoring the needs of current labour mobility beneficiaries;
Help maintain partnerships with employers, economic development partners, and community service providers; that support positive settlement outcomes and trust in novel labour mobility pipelines;
Monitor remaining Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program sponsorship cases, including the social and financial requirements, and provide support to overcome barriers faced during sponsorship; and
Provide touch points with remaining Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) beneficiaries, as needed.
Data Management & Monitoring, Evaluation, Reflection and Learning
Maintain and update electronic program records in compliance with funder and WUSC;
Support data collection activities to monitor and evaluate the pilot;
Respond to information requests and contribute to preparation of reports, as required; and
Identify best practices across the program to document and share lessons learned on scaling refugee labour mobility.
Work Environment
Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust, respect and safety.
Create a working environment is free from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH)
Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SEAH are in place consistent with the WUSC’s safeguarding policies and WUSC’s Code of Conduct.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education
A university degree in refugee studies, social sciences, global development, project management, business administration, or equivalent working experience.
Experience & Competencies
A minimum of 1 year related professional experience, with significant experience in newcomer settlement; refugee sponsorship, and/or employer engagement;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas:
newcomer settlement & community integration or refugee sponsorship
newcomer employment and Canadian labour standards
Canadian immigration system and processes
data management and coordination
building and strengthening partnerships with private and public sectors
Effective interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to build relationships, network, communicate and build capacity in a cross-cultural context are essential;
Proven ability to produce quality work and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders; under pressure or tight deadlines
Strong computer skills including the use of Google Suite, and attention to detail;
Strong personal initiative, resourcefulness and capacity to work remotely both individually and as a team;
High degree of comfort working in changing and/or uncertain environments;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Ability to multitask, adapt and problem solve;
Demonstrated diplomacy and patience;
Valid drivers licence or working towards obtaining one is a strong asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Curious, enthusiastic and willing to innovate and adapt.
Languages
Complete fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an asset.
WHY WORK WITH WUSC?
Join Us. Our work is important, cutting-edge, and rewarding. We encourage curiosity, innovation, and flexibility.
WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce. We offer employees exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference in the lives of youth around the world. Employees at WUSC work hard to create lasting change in education, economic opportunities and empowerment.
Here’s some of what you can expect working with us in Canada:
35-hour workweek, ability to work flexible hours
Remote-friendly workplace, with free access to our Ottawa office
4 weeks annual leave
Paid sick days (10) and special leave days (5)
Extensive health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, 100% covered by us
Group RRSP contributions, from day 1
300$ reimbursement for home office equipment
Being part of a friendly, caring and enthusiastic team!
To apply for this job please visit wusc.bamboohr.com.