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Internal/External Posting Notice
Title: Funding Officer
Department: International Programs
Status: Fulltime 18month term unionized
Location: Ottawa ON Canada
Immediate Supervisor: Manager Program Development Quality and Knowledge
Salary: $ 67966.33 $ 89439.04
Level: Band 2
Application Deadline: April 28 2025
Oxfam Canada offers a generous compensation and benefits program but more than that we offer the opportunity to be a part of our global movement for change. If you advocate for gender equality are passionate about womens rights and share our values of Equality Empowerment Solidarity Inclusiveness Accountability and Courage we want you on our team!
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Manager Program Development Quality and Knowledge and in coordination with the Fund Development Department and the Policy Campaigns and Communications Department the Funding Officer will contribute to Oxfam Canadas institutional funding strategy. The Funding Officer will advance Oxfam Canadas funding diversification efforts in particular the identification and stewardship of relevant institutional donors such as Government Departments Crown Corporations or large Foundations which have the potential to contribute to Oxfam Canadas international and domestic womens rights programs in addition to pursuing opportunities for funding with Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The Funding Officer will foster strategic relationships with prospective institutional donors and partners act as lead for Oxfam Canada as the account manager for GAC and coordinate the development and submission of quality institutional funding proposals. The Funding Officer will access the full range of institutional funding opportunities available to Oxfam Canada as a member of the international Oxfam Confederation..
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed):
- Prospect and track institutional funding opportunities for Oxfams programs/projects including but not limited to GAC (various branches) Canadian foundations Canadian government agencies departments or crown corporations and other institutional donors.
- Liaise with colleagues in Oxfam Canada and in Oxfam America to promote the impact of our programs within relevant American Foundations.
- Position Oxfam Canada before key donors and foster strategic relationships with them.
- Engage build and maintain relationships with priority Oxfam country offices to understand their priorities capacity and needs and support the capacity of key country staff (as required) to identify and advance funding opportunities;
- Share information and leads as they are obtained with Oxfam colleagues in countries as appropriate;
- Match funding prospects with Oxfam programs including domestic programs and determine/advise the Manager on bidnobid decisions regarding proposal development.
- Lead and/or support the development and submission of expressions of interest requests for proposals concept notes and institutional funding proposals for identified opportunities.
- Provide quality control on submissions including proposal budgets ensuring optimal cost and overhead recoveries quality control of proposals theory of change logic models and monitoring and performance management frameworks with particular emphasis on effective integration of womens rights and feminist approaches.
- Ensure submissions are properly stewarded; maintain relationships with donors postsubmission.
Other accountabilities:
- Participate actively in the International Programs Department and relevant crossdepartmental working groups and Oxfam International Funding Group.
- Represent Oxfam Canada at designated tables within the Oxfam Confederation the Canadian Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) community and with donors.
- Support effective program development strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation of institutional funding activities and opportunities (pipeline) and develop accurate and timely reports on efforts including on the progress in implementing Oxfam Canadas institutional funding strategy.
- Support the Manager in the effective management of the Program Development Quality and Knowledge Unit taking on operational projects and/or duties as required.
Other duties as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES:
- University degree in a related field and/or minimum 5 years of work experience with a nongovernmental organization or in an international or domestic donor.
- Demonstrated experience developing strategic relationships with large institutional donors such as Government Departments Crown Corporations or large Foundations.
- Demonstrated experience writing successful institutional funding applications for complex multicountry multipartner programs for donors such as large Foundations (Gates Ford among others) and government agencies such as GAC ESDC WAGE and NRCan.
- Demonstrated experience in developing Results Based Management (RBM) frameworks and Performance Management Frameworks (PMFs) for large institutional funding proposals.
- Proven commitment to Oxfams mission and strategic focus on womens rights and gender justice.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills in English including excellent analytical and writing capability.
- Strong collaborative skills and demonstrated track record in working collaboratively with colleagues and with a variety of counterparts funders and partners.
- Capacity to work in a selfdirected manner and under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated capacity to work in a crosscultural environment based on feminist principles.
- Willingness to sign and abide by the Oxfam Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrated commitment to feminism antiracism justice equity diversity and inclusion.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are considered significant assets:
- Strong analytical understanding of development issues (particularly womens rights; Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG); Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR); Womens Economic Empowerment (WEE); Transformative Leadership (TL); Gender in Emergencies (GiE); and Climate Justice (CJ) and the ability to apply this understanding in the development of program proposals.
- Experience using prospect databases such as IWAVE Grantconnect Ajah as well as CRM tools such as Salesforce.
- Experience guiding the development of complex program budgets in funding applications.
- Previous experience and knowledge of the Oxfam Confederation and our ways of working and/or the challenges and opportunities of working in a federation/confederation model.
- Knowledge of a variety of institutional donors requirements around budget preparation and administration.
- Experience working in the Global South on issues related to poverty inequality and womens rights.
- Experience and/or knowledge related to project management; and monitoring evaluation accountability and learning (MEAL).
In addition to competitive pay Oxfam Canada Offers:
- 35hour work week and the ability to work flexible hours.
- 4 weeks of paid vacation per year prorated based on FTE equivalence plus paid office closure from December 27 to 31.
- Extensive health dental and wellness coverage for staff and their dependents.
- Paid sick days and additional time off for personal and care responsibilities.
- Pension plan contributions.
- Caring compassionate and supportive work environment that recognizes that work is one of the many responsibilities we have to prioritize in our lives.
- Regular opportunities for all staff across Canada to meet in person and virtually to learn connect and grow as a team!
** MUST be eligible to work in Canada **
We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications.If you dont see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above we still encourage you to apply!
As an organization and as individuals we stand against all systems of oppression violence and hate. We stand for justice equity diversity inclusion (JEDI) and decolonization within our organization and society at large guided by ourAntiRacism and AntiOppression Principles (ARAO) ourFeminist Principles and oursix core values:Equality Empowerment Solidarity Inclusiveness Accountability and Courage.OurStrategic Frameworkhas a commitment to grow as a feminist diverse and inclusive organization. To that end we have created anAntiRacism JEDI and Decolonization Strategywith a vision tobecome a more just inclusive and equitable organization unbound by the oppressive systems of racism white supremacy patriarchy and the legacy of colonialism that have fueled global poverty and inequality.
We prioritize creating a compassionate inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and connected. We are especially eager to hear fromwomen and gender nonconforming individuals Indigenous peoples Black and racialized communities 2SLGBTQI individuals persons with disabilities immigrants to Canada and others from underrepresented groups.
If you require adaptive measures during any stage of the recruitment process please notify us at or. We are committed to providing accommodations to meet your needs. Oxfam Canada has an accommodation policy for persons with disabilities. The job posting is available in alternate formats.
Important Note:Offers of employment are conditional upon signing our code of conduct satisfactory references and any required screening checks. At Oxfam Canada we place a high priority on ensuring that only individuals who share and demonstrate our values join our team.
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We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
