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Capacity Development Specialist

2 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada First Nations Financial Management Board Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Capacity Development Specialist to join our team at the First Nations Financial Management Board. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting First Nation clients in their pursuit of social and economic well-being through the development of strong governance and financial management systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Client Support
    • Develop and maintain relationships with assigned clients to promote, build trust, and secure buy-in to implement their Financial Administration Law (FAL) and prepare for Financial Management System (FMS) certification.
    • Support clients in achieving FMS certification through various means, including facilitating the completion of a financial management system readiness assessment, assisting with the identification of priorities and preparation of a work plan, and providing guidance and interpretation in relation to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, FMB standards, and resource materials.
  • Capacity Development
    • Develop and deliver capacity development resources, including on-site or regional educational and awareness workshops, training on specific tools and templates, and assistance in the development of client-specific tools and job aids.
    • Provide guidance and direction to facilitate preparation for the FMS certification review and assist clients with a 10-year grant to prepare for a review of the 10-year grant agreed-upon procedures.
  • Collaboration and Communication
    • Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and assist with the implementation of leading practice capacity development delivery methods.
    • Develop relationships with third-party contractors, external researchers, and academic institutions to conduct the development and facilitation of delivery mechanisms for FMB training courses.
  • Post-Certification Support
    • Continue to work with clients after they achieve FMS certification to provide post-certification support and deliver presentations and coordinate FMB presence at national and regional conferences.
Requirements
  • A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or another business-related field.
  • A professional accounting designation (CPA) preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in planning and conducting internal or external audits of internal control over financial reporting or similar, involvement in planning, monitoring, and reporting activities, and managing all aspects of funding agreements.
  • Knowledge and understanding of First Nations and Indigenous governments and organizations.
  • Knowledge of First Nations-related intervention policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Superior communication skills and an excellent command of written and spoken English. French language skills considered an asset.
  • Ability to facilitate the implementation of approved finance, governance, human resources, and information management policies.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven experience in being hard working, diligent, mature, business-focused, detailed without losing sight of the larger picture and operationally engaged.
  • Ability to encourage and engage clients to build confidence, capacity, and desire to ultimately achieve FMS certification.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including an advanced proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
  • Willing to travel, including to remote locations.
  • Willing and able to work outside of regular business hours.
What We Offer
  • Salary and annual bonus eligibility.
  • Flexible 37.5-hour work week.
  • Employer-paid extended benefits.
  • Matching group RPP contributions.
  • Annual vacation allowance and generous paid stat and non-stat days.
  • Work-life balance.
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.