Who We Are
Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation. We deliver life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.
Position Overview
To provide administrative and coordination support to the Programs Development Coordinator in the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of Human Appeal (HA)s international programmes. This includes supporting the collection, organization, and presentation of project feedback to HA partners and/or donors.
The role supports the effective and efficient delivery of HAs international programmes to ensure that beneficiaries are appropriately supported. It also contributes to documenting and demonstrating programme outcomes to support accountability and ongoing donor engagement.
All duties are to be performed in accordance with applicable Canadian laws and regulations, including employment standards, human rights legislation, workplace health and safety requirements, and organizational policies.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary within the range of $42,500-$50,000 and benefits.
Please also note that AI will not be used when candidates are sourced for this role.
Candidate essential criteria
- Provide program implementation, coordination, and monitoring support to the Programmes Development Coordinator
- Support the Programs Development Coordinator with preparation of documentation across the programme management cycle (e.g., proposals, agreements, contracts)
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Programmes department as required
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Support the management of projects across the full project life cycle, including project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning
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Assist with the preparation and maintenance of programme documentation, including proposals, agreements, and contracts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational policies
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Assist in preparing narrative and financial reports for prospective and existing donors, in coordination with relevant teams
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Provide accurate and timely information updates to internal stakeholders, including Communications, Donor Care, and Fundraising teams
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Coordinate logistics for field visits and monitoring activities, where applicable, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and safety requirements
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Maintain accurate records of projects and donor information using internal systems (including Salesforce or similar databases), in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws in Canada
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Contribute to the development of programme materials, training resources, and internal toolkits
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Participate in internal meetings and, where appropriate, external events, representing the organization in a professional manner
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Provide general administrative support to the Programmes Team, including scheduling, document preparation, and routine office coordination tasks
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Conduct research on potential funding opportunities, as requested, to support the Institutional Funding team
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Liaise with field offices and partners to support the preparation and review of project proposals, ensuring clarity and completeness
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Support preparation and coordination of donor and partner correspondence and documentation
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Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and recording and distributing minutes and action items
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Assist with invoice processing in accordance with internal financial procedures
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Support internal communications and information sharing across teams
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Provide support during project initiation phases, including emergency response activities, under appropriate supervision
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Attend and contribute to regular team meetings to support effective team operations
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Maintain awareness of key issues in international development and humanitarian response relevant to the role
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Perform other duties as reasonably assigned, consistent with the nature and level of the role
Education
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Post-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, International Development, Public Administration, or related discipline.
Experience
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Demonstrated interest, knowledge, or passion for the international development and/or humanitarian sector
Computer Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Languages
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Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required
Candidate desirable criteria
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Experience working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) in either a paid or volunteer capacity is considered an asset
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Experience using databases or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) is considered an asset
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Additional languages (e.g., Arabic, Urdu, or other relevant languages) are considered an asset
How to apply
We are keen to appoint the right person for this position as soon as possible and will be considering applications as they are received. To maximize your opportunity, please submit your CV by clicking the link provided to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and hearing from you.
Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station.
Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.
