The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is a not-for-profit organization focused on strengthening ties between Canada and Asia through its research, education, and convening activities, such as the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership.

We are seeking a proactive Program Manager/Senior Program Manager for the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership on contract, full-time employment. This position reports to the Vice-President, Research & Strategy.

Phase Two of the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership is a five-year project (2022-2027) funded by the Government of Canada that aims to improve inclusive economic growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially those led by women and young women.

The application deadline is April 13, 2025 (at 11:59 p.m./PT). Applications must be submitted via BambooHR. Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversees the entire project life-cycle of the Phase Two, APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership from Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Reporting, and Closing;
• Manages the project team, including direct supervision, performance management, and coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members to achieve project goals;
• Coordinates and manages meetings, consultations, and partnership events linked to the project, including conferences, roundtables, workshops, and training sessions with leaders and experts from Canada and other APEC economies;
• Leads the production and maintenance of project outputs such as research papers, surveys, technical workshops, policy briefs, and other capacity-building-related activities;
• Develops APF Canada's networks with institutions and individuals working on MSME growth and economic development in Canada, other APEC economies, and abroad, fostering relationships with international stakeholders, including government officials, business leaders, civil society organizations, MSMEs, and program beneficiaries;
• Prepares comprehensive annual and semi-annual project work plans and narrative reports to the project donor to ensure effective project management and accountability;
• Monitors the project budget, reviews Financial Reports, and implements project budget based on APF Canada and Global Affairs Canada reporting requirements, ensuring good-practice funding management and accountability frameworks are in place;
• Coordinates with and consults the Project Team Lead (PTL) at Global Affairs Canada on all matters pertaining to the project;
• Liaises with relevant Canadian government agencies, government officials in the project focus regions, and international organizations;
• Travels abroad to represent the project at events in the projects focus economies and other relevant APEC activities in the Asia Pacific region;
• Represents APF Canada at public and private events as needed; and
• Other duties are required to meet the role's needs in relation to organizational goals.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:

Education:

• A masters degree, or equivalent, in related fields such as international development, public policy, public administration, business administration, political science or international political economy.

Experience:

• At least 5 to 7 years of previous work experience in government, think tanks, non-profit organizations, or international development-related organizations;
• Track record of partnership development and securing institutional funding for international cooperation and implementing development programs (ideally $2M+);
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with institutional donors (especially Global Affairs Canada) and funding modalities, including eligible costs, subcontracting, cost-sharing and management of indirect/overhead costs;
• Demonstrated experience fostering relationships with international stakeholders including government officials, business leaders, civil society organizations, MSMEs, and program beneficiaries;
• Extensive experience working with internal and external teams to design international development programs/projects;
• Experience negotiating contracts and procurement and overseeing subcontracting agreements with regional partners;
• Experience in reviewing and drafting project reports and coordinating or supporting evaluations;
• Experience working within a multilateral organization;
• Experience managing others and coaching, mentoring and motivating teams;
• Ability to work in challenging, high-pressure situations and navigate challenging diplomatic environments;

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Certification in project management (e.g. PMP, Prince2, PM4DEV), is an asset;
• Completion of the Government of Canadas Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) certificate or other certifications or training related to gender equality is an asset;
• Experience working in and with stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region, with a preference for experience in Southeast Asia, is an asset.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a legal status to work in Canada upon submission of an application. The successful applicant will ideally work out of Vancouver, BC, on a Hybrid Schedule (two days onsite/three days off-site) from APF Canadas head office in downtown Vancouver, Monday to Friday, during regular office hours (approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is$70,000 to $85,000. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidates experience and expertise, typically from the minimum to the midpoint of the range. APF Canadas total remuneration package for this role includes a non-contributory extended health care coverage, including dependents, above mandatory paid time-off days and a flexible and hybrid work schedule.

Application Procedures

Applications must be submitted via BambooHR and should include the following documents MERGED in ONE PDF file.

• One-page Cover Letter detailing the applicants career interests and goals and why they are interested in working with the Foundation
• Rsum detailing the applicants academic background, skills, and professional experiences.
• Original Writing Sample of no more than 10 pages, single-spaced in English. A functioning URL to a writing sample is acceptable.
• Name, title, and contact information (email and phone number) for two professional references. References will only be contacted if the applicant is short-listed for the role.

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For questions, please send an email to [email protected].

At the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, we recognize that AI is becoming an integral part of our daily lives, and we see its potential to enhance innovation, streamline processes, save time, and ultimately amplify our mission. All applications are reviewed by a human. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national or Indigenous origin, family or marital status, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status. We view AI as a tool to support creativity throughout your job search when used for such things as polishing rsums. However, please ensure that any AI tools are turned off during interviews. Otherwise, we will not be able to assess your ability to showcase original ideas or get a true sense of your skills and passion for joining the Foundation.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we will only be able to reach out to those who best meet the qualifications and requirements for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Thank you for your understanding.

Furthermore, submitting your application in response to our job postings is deemed to be consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment and assessing your suitability for employment. APF Canada respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.