Job Description

What can you expect from joining a leading organization in the global movement to advance children's rights and equality for girls?

We are one of Canada's Most Admired Cultures and here's why: together, we have created a climate of trust and inclusivity - where diversity in people, ideas and approaches is not only respected, it's encouraged.

Amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19, these qualities have come to the forefront as our organization evolves to remain agile. Though we will evolve in many respects, our mission and strategic ambition will not change - and our work has never been so imperative. We will never stop believing in the multiplying power of girls and that every child deserves that right to learn, lead, decide and thrive. Our future success will be founded upon Plan International Canada's 80+ year history of focusing on our mission, our , responding to challenges and seizing opportunities with purpose, relevance and impact.

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Summary

Organization:

Plan International Canada

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Business Development

Location:

Toronto or Ottawa, Hybrid

Status:

Permanent, Full-Time

Contact level with Children:

B

The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Development, this position will lead on proposal development and support business development in the area of grant acquisition for the International Department of Plan International Canada.

The Manager, Business Development works closely with a diverse team of technical advisors, compliance managers and program managers to develop high quality project design and proposal support for institutional and other funders.

As the Manager, Business Development, you will lead project design, proposal writing and editing, support donor engagement and support budget development, contracting and other donor and internal programmatic, financial and compliance requirements.

This role includes coordinating and liaising closely with other Plan International offices, project partners and stakeholders to ensure proposals and related materials meet donor requirements, are clear, compelling and well-presented. The Manager will also lead the management of an automated grants pipeline, including all relevant reporting.

What success looks like?

• Working effectively with the International Programs Department to lead on the project design and proposal development for quality funding proposals for a variety of institutional donors.
• Actively supporting field offices through the design and development of project proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest, budgeting and contracting support, and liaising with other Plan International offices globally and regionally.
• Undertaking desk research and incorporating feedback from Technical Advisors in the areas of health, education, economic development, gender equality, climate change adaptation and protection to ensure technically sound project design.
• Developing supplementary materials such as briefing notes, idea notes, capacity statements, infographics and presentations.
• Supporting efficient proposal development processes, procedures and systems, including through training, pipeline maintenance and CRM (customer relationship management) database management.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Be bilingual (English/French). Spanish is an asset.
• Have proven BD experience with project design, crafting proposals, budget, and contract review.
• Have demonstrated experience writing for institutional donors (GAC, WB, UN agencies, etc.)
• Have a broad-based understanding of multiple international development sectors (EDU, SRHR, GE, EE, etc.).
• Be a strong writer with an ability to research, analyze, synthesize, and present information quickly and accurately.
• Pay exceptional attention to detail in written materials.
• Be a strong communicator with the interpersonal skills to build productive working relationships to produce shared deliverables.
• Have advanced MS office skills and CRM familiarity (Salesforce preferred).
• Be comfortable multi-tasking and have exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Understand RBM.
• Have experience in budget and contracting support. Innovative finance experience is an asset.

How to Apply:

To express interest in this exciting opportunity at Plan International Canada, please apply with your resume and cover letter. to by November 8, 2022. Please don't apply without a cover letter.

Plan International Canada is a hybrid workplace. You will work from the office and from home.

Plan International Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive workplace. Plan International Canada especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you have a disability that may affect your ability to perform in a role in which you are interested, we will be happy to discuss with you what adjustments or arrangements we can make to accommodate your needs. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (as soon as you feel comfortable to do so) by emailing so that we can consider any adjustments to the process that will allow you to be considered fairly for the role.

Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.

Plan International Canada requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants who receive an employment offer will be required to self-declare they are fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Plan International Canada has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to religious, medical or other protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact to discuss further.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Thank you for your interest in a career at Plan International Canada!