Manager, Programs and Business Development

Manager, Programs and Business Development

About Opportunity International Canada (OIC)

Opportunity International Canada (OIC) is an international, non-profit organization with a mission to eradicate global poverty through financial inclusion, entrepreneurship training, and support. As a Christian faith-based organization, OIC is motivated to serve people living in poverty across the world, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. OIC is one of five partners of a global network, including members across Canada, the U.S., Australia, the UK, and Germany. Opportunity reaches marginalized families through 100+ implementing partners in 33 developing countries.

OIC’s Programs & Business Development (P-BD) department oversees and coordinates multiple projects through program, partner, and project management, and relationship and capacity building to achieve the organization’s strategic goals. The team develops grants, reports, and fundraising resources for technical and non-technical donor prospects and audiences in alignment with the strategic program plan, the organization’s established mission and vision, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Director, P-BD, the Manager, Programs and Business Development is accountable for oversight and management of a portfolio of OIC’s international programs. This includes all aspects of program management, the development of fundraising and stewardship resources and content, and striving to reach technical and institutional fundraising goals. The role may also include training and updating OIC staff around programs, tracking OIC impact, and planning donor experience activities, including insight trips, as directed by the Sr. Director. Responsibilities can span a wide variety of activities as needed to support OIC’s lean program unit through its current season of transition and growth.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Development & Philanthropy Support

Grants, Concept Notes, and Proposals :

• Lead / contribute to program design and the generation of concept notes and full proposals.
• Manage relationships with specific government and institutional donors such as Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) for both current and future projects.
• Source leads for new business to contribute to the pipeline of business development opportunities from government and institutional donors through all stages – lead, opportunity, concept development, proposal, awarding.
• Generate compelling and inspiring custom and boilerplate proposals, concept notes, and letters of interest for existing and prospective funders in collaboration with the Marketing team.

Impact and Progress Reporting :

Inspiring Content :

Program Management

Monitoring & Evaluation :

Research & Thought Leadership :

Administrative Duties

Job Specifications

Education :

Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge :

Skills and Abilities :

Conflict Management – Anticipates and prevents counterproductive communications and resolves conflicts constructively.

Working Conditions :

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Interested candidates are asked to send their resume and cover letter to careers@opportunityinternational.ca by April 4, 2025. Please include the job title in the subject line.

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