Managing Director, Inspire

About the Department:

TheInspireDepartment at Islamic Relief Canada drives impactful and innovative initiatives to address diverse global needs through strategic project management and international collaboration. Our team overseesIslamic Relief Canadas flagship programthe Inspire Volunteer Abroad Programwhich offers aunique opportunityfor Canadian volunteers to gain hands-on experience in humanitarianand development work.

By joining the department you will contribute to projects that create lasting change in communities around the world while empowering volunteers to deepen their understanding of global issues and humanitarian action. Through this work the Inspire Department advances Islamic Relief Canadas mission to mobilize Canadians to transform lives.

Job Purpose:

Islamic Relief Canada isseekinga dynamic and experiencedManaging Director of Inspiretolead andenhance ourInspireportfolio. Reportingdirectlyto theCEO theManaging Directorwill oversee all aspects ofthe programanddrive the strategic vision growth and impact of Inspire in the years ahead.

As a member of Islamic Relief Canadas Senior Leadership Team (SLT) the Managing Director willalsocontribute to organizational strategy and key decision-making across the partnership with the SLT this role will provide strategic leadership for the Inspire Department while supporting special initiatives and business development opportunities that advanceIRCanadas broaderobjectives.

The ideal candidatecombines strategicvision with a demonstrated ability to executeholds adeep understanding ofIR Canadas valuesand a passion for humanitarian work.This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Inspire and amplify its impact in support of Islamic Relief Canadas mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadershipof Inspire Program

• Oversee thestrategy and execution of allInspireproject activities

• Translate organizational strategy into actionable goals and measurable outcomesfor the Inspire department

• Ensure budgetmanagement compliance adherence andregulatory oversight of Inspire program

• Representthe Inspire team and operationsin SLT discussions and cross-functional planning

• Contribute to organization-wide strategy discussions with avolunteer and programminglens providing data to support recommendations

Process Improvement

• Helpestablishthe overall vision for the Inspire program for theshort- and long-term

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement to enhanceInspiresoperations

• Seek continuous feedback andidentify recommend and implement improvements tothe Inspire program to enhance impact and reach

Team Management and Cross-Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with other departments including fundraising programs and operations to develop strategies align on goals and support organizational objectives

• Participate in cross-functional initiativescontributing to strategic planning and decision-making

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within theInspireteam promoting effective communication teamwork and accountability

• Ensure alignment betweenInspireteam and the organizations mission and strategic goals

• Provide leadership mentorship and development opportunities to theInspireteam

• Set performanceobjectives provide regular feedback and support professional growth

Stakeholder Management

• Create andmaintainstrong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including volunteers donors international field offices and community partners

• Represent Islamic Relief Canada and the Inspire program at conferences community events partner meetings and other external engagements

• Provide oversight of stakeholder engagement ensuring alignment onInspiresstrategicobjectives outcomes and long-term direction while proactively addressing emerging opportunities and challenges

Risk Management & Safeguarding

• Primary accountability forInspiresrisk management including providingoversight ofInspiresrisk register and ensuringrisks areidentified assessed mitigated andmonitoredacross all program activities

• Establish andmaintainrobust volunteer safeguarding policies protocols and training to promote the safety well-being and security of participants throughout the volunteer lifecycle

• Monitor emerging geopolitical security health and operational risks that may affect program delivery and make recommendations to senior leadershipregardingprogram adaptations or continuity plan

Qualifications and Competencies:

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 710 years of progressive senior leadership experience with responsibility for strategy development program delivery and team leadership

• Experience within the charitable nonprofit humanitarian or international development sector is considered a strong asset

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams managing complex stakeholder relationships and driving organizational change

• Proventrack recordof overseeing international programs volunteer engagement initiatives or large-scale community-based programming

• Experience supporting executive leadership and contributing to organization-wide strategic planning and decision-making

• Post-secondary education in International Affairs International Development Public Administration Nonprofit Management Business Administration or a related field

Knowledge Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional communication presentation and executive stakeholder engagement skills

• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively across diverse cross-functional teams

• Strong strategic thinking decision-making and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate vision into action

• Proven leadership and people management skills including building coaching and developing high-performing teams in support of the organizations mission and values

• Sound analytical abilities business acumen and operational judgment with the capacity to balance strategic priorities with execution

• Continuous improvement mindset with a demonstratedtrack recordof driving process optimization and organizational effectiveness

• Strong understanding of risk management safeguarding and compliance considerations within volunteer humanitarian or international programming environments

• Knowledge of global humanitarian principles international development practices and volunteer engagement models is considered an asset

Hybrid Work Policy:
IRC has a hybrid model where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey EdmontonCalgaryand Ottawa). Depending on where you live this can range fromtwo days a week to one day a month.

Commitment to Accessibility:
Islamic Relief Canada is committed toprovidinginclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment hiring and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonableaccommodationsin a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questionsregardingthe hiring process contact us ator 1-.