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Position Title: Project Manager, Women's Leadership
Department: Coady Institute
Position Type: Full-Time, 2-year Term
Classification: MPE Band F
Salary Range: $78,838 - $96,310
Posting Date: March 25, 2025
Closing Date: April 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM AST

Position Description

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Project Manager, Women's Leadership will be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of two initiatives: the ENGAGE Women's Leadership and Active Citizen Project funded by Global Affairs Canada (2019-2026), and the Women's Leadership Trust, which is funded by a number of individual donors to support activities that promote women's leadership and gender equality.

The Project Manager will apply principles of good partnership and collegial management to ensure the collaborative nature of Coady's partnerships in this area (including partner organizations in India, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Haiti, as well as other partnerships that are developed).

For the ENGAGE project, the Project Manager will manage project operations with the guidance of the Executive Director, and the project Steering Committee. This will be done in keeping with the Contribution Agreement with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the associated Terms and Conditions, the Partnership Agreements with the three implementing agencies, the Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and annual work plans and budgets as negotiated with partners and approved by GAC. The Project Manager will engage program, finance and administrative staff in the planning, management and accountability components of the project. The Project Manager will also act as a liaison with the designated GAC Program Manager, ensuring effective working relations in all matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage current activities and eventual closure of the ENGAGE project, including leading the final review of the project implementation plan
• Work in close consultation with the Manager of Finance, Coady Institute, to ensure project and financial systems, policies, and practices are applied and provide controls and accountability
• In collaboration with partners, build working relationships for project management that are rooted in the values of partnership and respect
• provide specific technical supports that may be identified to project partners and team members where needed around gender equality, women's leadership and feminist practices
• Contribute to the design and development of new or continuing projects and programs which advance goals outlined for gender equality in the Coady strategic plan.
• Manage activity planning, implementation and accountability activities within GAC guidelines, applying standards, meeting timelines and ensuring compliance, consistent with the ENGAGE Project Management framework.
• Design and oversee specific forums which highlight the learning, innovations and results of the ENGAGE project and other Women's Leadership initiatives, working with the Coady communications team
• In collaboration with Coady and partner staff, ensure the design and application of tools and systems that capture and process the information required for results-based reporting, organizational learning and knowledge dissemination.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess at minimum a Master's degree in a relevant area.
• Minimum of five to seven years of related experience is required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint are essential.
• This position may require a flexible work week during peak periods.
• The ability to work well with others, both internally and externally, from a wide variety of backgrounds in a professional environment.

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StFX is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or 902-867-5038.

About Coady Institute

As part of the campus of St. Francis Xavier University, the Coady Institute is a global leader in citizen-led, community-driven, asset-based approaches to change. In collaboration with partners and change agents worldwide, the Institute works to strengthen local economies, build resilient communities, and promote accountable governance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of individuals working towards a "full and abundant life, for all". Together, we strive to build safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces and commit to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, at our workplace and in the community.

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today's undergraduates by providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada's most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca.

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information visit www.townofantigonish.ca or www.visitantigonish.ca.