Job Description

What can you expect from a leading organization in the global movement to advance children\'s rights and equality for girls?Join Plan International Canada and make your mark in the global movement for children\'s rights and equality for girls. In our 85-year history, we\'ve proven that it\'s possible to help transform lives and communities in big and meaningful ways. You\'ll be joining a community of determined optimists working in more than 80 countries. Besides believing in our mission, staff say they choose to work at Plan International Canada because of its inspired leadership and its commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace. We\'re the first non-profit organization to be inducted into Canada\'s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame by Waterstone Human Capital. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, generous time off, and a supportive, flexible, hybrid environment that prioritizes your well-being and sustainable high performance. We want our staff to feel supported because there\'s an urgent need for our work.We know a better future is possible, and we won\'t stop until every child can go to school, be safe and survive - until we are all equal.Further information can be found at:SummaryOrganization:Plan International CanadaReports to:Senior Manager, Business DevelopmentStatus:Full-time, PermanentLocation:Toronto/ OttawaContact level:BThe PositionReporting 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. As the lead coordinator, the Proposal Manager 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 such as corporates, foundations, and major donors.As the Proposal Manager, you will lead all processes related to project design, proposal writing and editing. You will support donor engagement and 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 Proposal Manager will provide support to relevant activities, such as grants pipeline management and reporting.What success looks like?

• Working effectively with the International Programs Department to lead on coordination of project design and proposal development for quality funding proposals for a variety of donors.
• Actively supporting Plan International\'s 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.
• Coordinating efficient proposal development processes, procedures and systems, including through training, grants pipeline maintenance and CRM (customer relationship management) database management.
• Supporting the achievement of the annual signing target for new grant acquisitions.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Prior business development experience, submitting proposals to a variety of institutional donors e.g., Global Affairs Canada, World Bank, UN agencies, and corporations.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to research, analyze, synthesize and present information quickly and accurately in line with donor requirements. Also, exceptional attention to detail.
• Broad-based understanding of multiple sectors in international development, such as education, health, gender equality, and economic development.
• Familiarity with reviewing complex, detailed project budgets and contracts.
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications (including Excel) and familiarity with CRM (Salesforce preferred).
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and matrix environments with ability to manage ambiguity.
• A flexible and adaptable work style; open to collaboration with diverse personalities.
• Proficiency in French highly desirable. Proficiency in Spanish an asset.
• Solid understanding of results-based management (RBM).

How to Apply:To express interest in this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and cover letter to https://plancanada.ca/apply by July 2, 2024.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.Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.

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