Description: Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Program Manager will oversee all aspects of Journalists for Human Rights’ Indigenous Reporters Program (IRP). The IRP is aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of Indigenous stories and voices in Canadian media and does so through a series of scholarships, internships, professional development workshops for journalists and skills development training in reserve Indigenous communities.
The ideal candidate will excel at managing complex programs and strengthening project partnerships. Balancing budgets with aplomb will come as second nature and they will thrive while writing progress reports to funders. They will also have experience working in and/or with Indigenous groups in Canada and be familiar with the current Indigenous political landscape. While not required, they would also have some experience in journalism and facilitating workshops.
Program Responsibilities
Managing the daily activities of a Program Assistant (directly) and Field Coordinator (remotely)
Working to maintain relationships with funders, media partners, Indigenous groups and colleges and universities
Managing all monitoring and evaluation for the various aspects of the program
Working closely with staff to produce donor reports and updates
Maintaining complex budgets, with multiple funders and multiple funding deadlines
Working to implement university-level curriculum with education partners
Leading workshops on Indigenous representation in Canadian media
Applying for funding to expand the program in future years
Taking lead on social and communication channels for the program
General responsibilities
Representing JHR to media and at various speaking engagements
Helping with research, proposal writing and aspects of other JHR programs as required
Assisting with general communication and fundraising initiatives for the organization
Qualifications
Relevant post-secondary diploma/degree in program management or related area of study
Experience working in Indigenous communities or with Indigenous organizations
Demonstrated writing and research experience
Experience managing and maintaining relationships with partners
Demonstrated experience writing communications material
Experience in an NGO, not-for-profit environment (2-3 years)
Experience in journalism is preferred but not mandatory
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Rachel Pulfer at IRPmanager@jhr.ca by midnight on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Application should highlight project management expertise and, if applicable, experience working in and/or with Indigenous groups.
No phone calls please. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to submit applicants before the deadline.