Program Officer

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Max Bell Foundation Full time

PROGRAM OFFICER - Nine-Month Contract (Parental Leave)

Application Deadline:
August 20, 2023


If you're an intellectually curious, self-motivated person who cares about making Canada better for all Canadians, this could be the opportunity for you.

Private foundations in Canada have tremendous potential to help shape a better society.

At Max Bell Foundation, we realize that potential by focusing on the roles charities play in shaping public policy in the areas of Health, Education, Environment, and Democracy.

We honestly believe the organizations we get to work with make big contributions to improving our society.


We're looking for a Program Officer to join our small and dedicated team for a nine-month parental leave coverage contract.

This role will involve you in many of the pressing public issues of our time.

It will sharpen your analytical and communication skills while exposing you to some of the country's most inspiring organizations and individuals.

It requires that you're comfortable with continuous learning.

Have a look at the attached position description. If it gets you excited, we want to hear from you.

Max Bell Foundation

Position Description - Program Officer**
Position Type: Nine-Month contract (parental leave)

Target Start Date:
September 1, 2023

Reports To:
President

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identifying and developing opportunities for funding consideration. This will include vetting submitted inquiries and proposals as well as proactively seeking out and developing proposals that are of interest to the foundation.
  • Supporting funded projects: reviewing progress, providing feedback, conducting site visits and interviews, and recording learnings.
  • Conducting ongoing environment scanning related to our program areas to keep abreast of evolving contexts, identifying emergent trends and practices that could enhance the impact of the Foundation, synthesizing information, and recommending responses.
  • Encouraging and participating in strategic collaborations as required.
  • Assisting in monitoring records of the Foundation's overall financial status including disbursement quotas and annual granting budgets.
  • Event management.
  • Representing the Foundation publicly in a variety of ways as required.

Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary degree; a Master's degree considered an asset.
  • Exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a facilitative style in dealing with others both inside and outside the organization.
  • Analytical, strategic, nimble, and creative thinker; able to understand complex issues and develop appropriate responses.
  • Track record of building productive, collaborative relationships based on trust and openness.
  • Impeccable discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
  • Experience in project design, management, budgeting, and evaluation.
  • Strong ability to discern credible sources, and to synthesize and summarize information.
  • An understanding of public policy and its development.
  • Enthusiastic and curious about the roles of Canadian charities in the broader fabric of Canadian society.
  • Computer proficiency (MS Office and database experience).
  • Ability to work as a selfsufficient member of a small team.
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines, work flexible hours when required, and manage a variety of tasks concurrently.
  • Knowledge and experience of funding/grantmaking practices considered an asset.

Compensation

Other Details

  • The position requires flexibility for occasional overtime work as well as travel to attend meetings, site visits, and conferences.
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