Position: Program Officer
Employment Status: Full-time, ongoing
Department: Global Initiatives
Reporting To: Director of Program Strategy
Languages Required: Proficiency in English and French
Work Location: Remote
Compensation: Starting annual salary between $87,000 and $95,000 CAD
Application Deadline: December 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Equality Fund is reshaping how funding and authority are directed towards initiatives led by women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals worldwide. Established in 2019, it promotes feminist-driven solutions through grants, gender-focused investments, advocacy, and innovative philanthropy. With a funding portfolio exceeding $86 million, the organization has supported more than 800 groups across over 100 nations, advancing the causes of women’s rights and social justice globally.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Program Officer, reporting to the Director of Program Strategy, will play a central role in evaluating global trends in women’s rights, feminist movements, and the pursuit of gender equality, particularly in African contexts. The individual will contribute to grantmaking strategies and processes while fostering partnerships, providing direct support to grantee organizations, and representing Equality Fund at various forums. This role demands expertise in feminist frameworks, grant management, and program design, alongside strong skills in results-based program evaluation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grantmaking and Partnerships
•Maintain a deep understanding of regional and thematic developments, particularly around African feminist movements, youth advocacy, disability inclusion, and climate activism.
•Design and implement effective grant programs, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support women’s rights groups and feminist networks.
•Serve as the main contact for grant recipients, ensuring mutual trust and providing capacity-building opportunities.
•Manage grant portfolios, including proposal review, report evaluation, and coordination with finance and grant operations teams.
•Amplify the voices of grantees in discussions around feminist funding, gender equity, and movement-building initiatives.
•Represent Equality Fund at external events and within stakeholder groups.
Monitoring and Evaluation
•Work collaboratively with the Learning and Impact team to develop systems for feminist monitoring and learning.
•Document program outcomes, lessons learned, and success stories to share with stakeholders and funding partners.
Cross-Organizational Engagement
•Collaborate with other teams to develop content for events, media campaigns, and outreach initiatives.
•Participate in the onboarding process for new staff members.
•Ensure alignment with Equality Fund’s policies on safe, respectful, and harassment-free work environments.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
•Minimum of 5 years in grant program management or related international development experience.
•Comprehensive knowledge of feminist and women’s rights issues, particularly in Africa.
•Familiarity with intersectional approaches and the ability to navigate complex power dynamics.
•Strong relationship-building and communication skills, including fluency in English and French.
•Experience with monitoring and evaluation methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, is an advantage.
•Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, GSuite, and databases (e.g., Salesforce is a bonus).
KEY ATTRIBUTES
•Analytical thinker with innovative problem-solving capabilities.
•Flexible and adaptable in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
•Team player with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Committed to Equality Fund’s values, including anti-racism, feminist leadership, and accountability.
REQUIREMENTS
•Must be eligible to work legally in their country of residence.
•Able to travel for 3-4 weeks annually to partner locations and within Canada.
•Comfortable working remotely in a digital-first environment.
WORKPLACE CULTURE AND BENEFITS
Equality Fund provides a flexible, virtual work setting and values collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning. The organization offers a competitive benefits package, including four weeks of vacation, parental leave top-ups, health insurance, life insurance, a Group RRSP, and more.
The organization is deeply committed to equity and welcomes applications from individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities. Adjustments to the selection process for accessibility purposes can be made upon request by contacting [email protected].
If you are passionate about advancing feminist leadership and social justice, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact globally.
