Deputy Director, Development

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Rights & Democracy is a Canadian institution created by Canada's Parliament in 1988, with an international mandate; this independent organization promotes, advocates and defends the democratic and human rights set out in the International Bill of Human Rights. In cooperation with civil society and governments in Canada and abroad, Rights & Democracy initiates and supports programmes aimed at strengthening laws and democratic institutions, principally in developing countries. 

Rights & Democracy is currently accepting applications for the following position: 

Deputy director, Development  

A.  The position: 

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Deputy Director, Development is responsible for managing the team charged with identifying and applying for external funding for Rights & Democracy’s projects and programmes, for conducting strategic country analyses and for preparing project proposals relating to human rights and democratic development at the international level.

Main responsibilities: 

The candidate will have the following main responsibilities:

Ø  Develop and implement a plan for the development and diversification of sources of external funding. Recommend and follow up on external funding budgets;

Ø  Verify the compliance of projects resulting from the acceptance of proposals;

Ø  Recommend choices of countries and oversee the strategic analyses in accordance with the geopolitical aspects and issues specific to each country;

Ø  Supervise the research, analytical and service and project proposal preparation activities carried out the members of his or her team;

Ø  Organize and participate in fundraising and business development activities during exploratory missions;

Ø  Prepare and present the organization’s proposals to donor and funding agencies with a view to securing funding agreements;

Ø  Develop a portfolio of initiatives in keeping with the strategic orientations and programme priorities of Rights & Democracy;

Ø  Be directly responsible for managing a certain number of development staff; guide and motivate his/her team to attain results; evaluate performance; approve authorization requests and ensure the necessary administrative follow-up;

Ø  Act as spokesperson for Rights & Democracy during meetings with donor or funding agencies. Maintain relations with partner networks and key stakeholders who are potential contributors to Rights & Democracy’s initiatives;

Ø  Participate in the development of communication and promotional activities aimed at promoting Rights & Democracy’s skills and expertise as well as the diversity of its initiatives in the area of human rights and democratic development.  

B.   Qualifications: 

Education and work experience

v  Master’s degree in a relevant discipline;

v  At least 2 years’ experience in a business development and fundraising role as well as in the development of initiatives in a developing country related to international development projects financed by international donors.  

Competencies and skills

v  Mastery of project management and multi-source financing packages in developing countries;

v  Excellent capacity for writing proposals in accordance with the requirements of external donors;

v  Capacity for the strategic analysis of territories and socio-political issues;

v  Ability to interact with people of different cultures and status;

v  Proven staff management skills;

v  Excellent knowledge of both written and spoken French and English. Knowledge of a third language will be considered an asset;

v  Proficient use of computer tools and social media. 

The person selected must hold Canadian citizenship or have permanent resident status in Canada. 

Duration: This is a permanent, full-time management position for an indefinite period. 

Salary: Competitive salary and employee benefits.  

Start date:  Immediately  

Please submit your application (CV and cover letter) to Michel Poirier by email only at michel.poirier@mpscsolutions.com with the mention “DDC-005 Deputy Director, Development” no later than Thursday, July 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. 

Rights & Democracy thanks all applicants. However, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.