Economic Empowerment Program Coordinator

About the role

Global Aid Network Canada (GAiN) is a worldwide humanitarian relief and development organization whose Economic Empowerment strategy aims to alleviate poverty and unemployment by improving living incomes through microfinance, a small business accelerator, vocational education and training. The newly created Economic Empowerment Program Coordinator reports to the Economic Empowerment Program Manager and works with local partners to research, develop and test pilot projects. The position is full-time, commissioned and hybrid, based in Abbotsford, BC.

Key responsibilities

• Implement program activities effectively and efficiently: complete project activities on time and within budget, collect and analyze monthly and quarterly reports from field partners, and set and manage annual plans and budgets with the Program Manager.
• Develop new economic empowerment projects and track project expenses against plan.
• Build productive relationships with field partners through regular meetings and site visits for reporting and capacity building.
• Analyze and report program results, support the Donor Advancement team with reports, photos and videos for fundraising and communication materials, and ensure donor fulfillment is accurate and on time.
• Assist with other Global Aid Network tasks and events, and pursue personal and professional growth aligned with annual staff objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in International Development or Economics plus 2 years of work experience; a relevant degree is a strong asset.
• At least 2-3 years of project coordination experience; previous international development experience is a strong asset.
• Deep relationship with Jesus Christ and a strong interest in empowering women in developing countries and in redemptive entrepreneurship.
• Self-starter, organized, good communicator, culturally competent and intellectually curious.
• Proficiency in Google Suite or equivalent; Spanish is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Google Suite or equivalent
• Project coordination and reporting

What we offer

• The position is funded through Ministry Partner Development, where a partnership team provides financial and prayer support covering salary and ministry expenses.
• Training and coaching in Ministry Partner Development.