Job Description

About Penny Appeal Canada

Penny Appeal Canada is a humanitarian and development organization committed to serving communities in need and creating lasting, meaningful change. Guided by compassion, integrity, and stewardship, our mission is to help build stronger, more resilient societies and to break the cycle of poverty through sustainable, community-centered solutions.



As part of the global Penny Appeal family, Penny Appeal Canada works across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. Our programming focuses on sustainable water initiatives, mass feeding, orphan care, and emergency food and medical assistance. We aim not only to respond to immediate humanitarian needs, but also to empower communities and support long-term development.



Our approach to charity emphasizes accessibility and responsible stewardship. By encouraging small, consistent acts of giving, we enable broad community participation in humanitarian work and have become one of the fastest-growing charities in Canada.

Programs Officer - Overview

The Programs Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective delivery, monitoring, and reporting of Penny Appeal Canada's humanitarian programs. Reporting to the Director of Programs, this role supports the implementation of approved projects, contributes to program planning and evaluation, and helps ensure compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and regulatory obligations.



The Programs Officer is a detail-oriented, collaborative professional who is comfortable managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, working with internal teams and international partners, and maintaining accurate program documentation and data.



This

role is suited to someone with hands-on experience in nonprofit or humanitarian program coordination who is looking to deepen their impact within a growing organization.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Program Implementation & Coordination

Support the implementation of approved programs from planning through completion, under the direction of the Director of Programs. Coordinate program activities to ensure alignment with approved concept notes, donor agreements, budgets, and timelines. Track project milestones, deliverables, expenditures, and reporting requirements using appropriate project management tools. Maintain accurate and up-to-date program documentation and data across organizational systems. Contribute to program reports, summaries, and updates for internal teams and external stakeholders.

Monitoring, Risk & Reporting

Support program monitoring and performance tracking to ensure accountability and impact. Assist with identifying programmatic risks and challenges, and contribute to mitigation and contingency planning in collaboration with the Programs team. Prepare regular progress, compliance, and performance reports for internal review. Document lessons learned and support continuous improvement of program practices. Support partner selection, assessment, contracting, and monitoring in accordance with CRA requirements and organizational policies.

Partner & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain effective working relationships with national and international implementing partners. Coordinate and participate in partner meetings to review objectives, progress, and implementation challenges. Liaise with internal stakeholders across departments to support coordinated program delivery.

Community & Volunteer Engagement

Support community outreach initiatives related to program delivery and learning. Coordinate scheduling and logistics for staff and volunteers as required for program activities. Represent Penny Appeal Canada at community events, program-related engagements, and fundraising initiatives, as appropriate.

Administration & Systems

Maintain accurate program data within organizational systems, including Raiser's Edge and Stripe. Support program-related coordination, documentation, and administrative tasks. Participate in team and organizational meetings, providing timely updates on program activities. Contribute to special projects aligned with organizational priorities, as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

3-5 years of experience

in program coordination, development, or implementation within the nonprofit, humanitarian, or development sector. Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including international partners. Working knowledge of Canadian charitable compliance requirements (CRA). Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a mission-driven environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Collaborative and professional approach, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse and values-driven workplace. Comfortable working across time zones and supporting international meetings or events, as required. Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, and project management tools (e.g., Asana) preferred. Experience with fundraising or donor management systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Stripe) is an asset. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Compensation & Start Date

This is a full-time, hybrid position offering health benefits and a competitive salary in line with the nonprofit sector.

Please note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.