Assistant Director

1 month ago

Surrey, Canada Umoja Operation Compassion Full time

**BACKDROP**

Founded in March 2002, UMOJA is a recognized Persons of African Descent (PAD)/Black founded family-centered settlement nonprofit offering a broad range of programs to support the **holistic** integration of newcomers including those of **refugee background** to Metro Vancouver, and particularly the rapidly growing municipality of Surrey, BC.

**UMOJA PROGRAMS**

Our programs include **mainstream service referrals (counselling, housing, medical etc.), early years parenting, family outreach and integration, English literacy, computer training, vocational training and job readiness /career guidance, cultural orientation and brokerage, social integration, middle years after school programs, newcomer men’s hub. youth mentorship, and food security** etc.

UMOJA also contributes to community research, engagement, and advocacy on behalf of underserved visible minority groups living in Metro-Vancouver and its environs.

Internationally, Umoja is actively involved in improving the quality of life and long-term outcomes for local communities currently within the East African Great Lakes region in Western Uganda via **primary education, youth vocational training**, and a **micro-finance program** for women.

**ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S ROLE**
- We are seeking a qualified, _**highly motivated, and visionary community champion**_ _to support our efforts towards being a truly benchmark sector player focused on outstanding service delivery and trust-centered, enduring stakeholder partnerships. _

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will help transform **program design, delivery**, and **reporting** ensuring that we effectively meet the needs of our clients and align with our vision and mission. The ideal individual will also play a pivotal collaborative role in shaping strategies to support our vision and mission.

You will also help to strengthen **fundraising **efforts, **partnership development, program expansion, community engagement, stakeholder reporting, storytelling, communications, and branding initiatives** ultimately aimed at enhancing UMOJA’s brand, competence, and **stakeholder trust** toward ultimately empowering newcomers and fostering broader community wellbeing.

**WHAT UMOJA OFFERS**

**Mission**: “To empower immigrants and refugees to successfully integrate into an inclusive Canadian society. Internationally, we support initiatives to improve the quality of life in global communities.

**Vision**: “Building strong communities; moving from newcomers to neighbours.”

At UMOJA, you’ll be part of a dynamic team **dedicated** to making a real difference in the lives of newcomers. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in our community.
- Great **workplace autonomy** with a flexible, supportive, and **trust-centered** work environment, and superb opportunity to explore your ideas and talents.
- Exceptional opportunity to _**“hold space” **_on behalf of **underserved groups** through a respected minority-founded organization.
- Opportunity to meaningfully **influence strategic** direction for the organization as well as broader policy, and community outcomes.
- UMOJA is an **equal opportunity employer**. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Program Development & Management**
- Act as a **creative catalyst**, driving ideation and innovation in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of program effectiveness.
- Partner with the Executive Director (ED) and program teams to ensure programs align with organizational goals, maintain high-quality service delivery, and **reflect best practices** in the field.
- Participate in designing impactful program frameworks and strategies, leveraging **data-driven** **insights** and creativity.

**Fundraising & Related**
- Contribute to and variously **lead fundraising efforts**, including the **submission of funding proposals** (CFPs).
- Monitor program budgets, expenditures, and resource allocations, ensuring alignment with goals and providing proactive, detailed updates to the ED and board.

**Administrative**
- Coordinate **vacation and attendance tracking** in collaboration with the accounts desk and administrative assistant as required.
- Oversee **budgets, procurement, and expense monitoring**, providing timely reports as necessary.
- Support office operations by **supervising program and administrative staff,** contributing to goal setting and performance review processes.
- Maintain **organizational records** to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

**Stakeholder Management & Community Partnerships**
- Facilitate the development of strategic, trust-based partnerships to enhance service delivery and broaden UMOJA’s influence within a multi-lateral, multicultural context.
- Assist in **building enduring alliances** and fostering

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