Looking for a job with purpose and flexibility? Interested in joining a small, friendly, and high capacity team?

Do you have a background in international development, project coordination, and compliance?

Then this job might be for you!

About us

Give Freedom International envisions a world free from human trafficking and exploitation, where every person is able to reach their potential. Having operated for over 10 years, we are now an established charity, looking to grow our supporter base and increase our capacity for impact. Give Freedom International is based primarily in Newcastle, NSW, however our team predominantly works remotely, so we would welcome applicants Australia-wide.

Our mission is to partner with communities at risk of human trafficking to deliver life-changing and sustainable development projects. The current goal of Give Freedom International is to complete The Pokhara Project for our Field Partner, 3 Angels Nepal. The Pokhara Project is a sustainable building development that includes a self-funding school, women’s safe haven, vulnerable children’s homes, a community medical centre, and vocational training facilities.

Our core values are integrity, people, positivity, respect, and excellence. Visit our website for more information at givefreedom.org.au.

About the role

We are seeking a part-time, high capacity International Program Manager with previous international development and non-profit experience to join our team.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this position assists the Executive Team in the delivery of Give Freedom’s international development projects.

The International Program Manager works in close partnership with our Field Partner, assisting with and coordinating all aspects of the project cycle, including advising on international development best practice, liaising with partners and specialist contractors, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting on project outcomes.

The International Program Manager will have strong communication, relational, analytical, and problem solving skills.

The International Program Manager has four core areas of responsibility:

• Field Partner relationship and communication
• Project monitoring and management
• Compliance and reporting
• International development expertise and best practice

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

• Build and maintain a strong relationship with our Field Partner and facilitate Program Department meetings
• Manage program expense and grant requests from our Field Partner
• Manage financial and outcomes reporting for program expenses and grants, and assist our Field Partner in completing required reporting
• Assist in conducting regular Field Partner ‘health checks’
• Monitor and evaluate program and project outcomes
• Assist in strengthening organisational capacity, and mutual accountability for both Give Freedom and our Field Partners
• Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of development best practice
• Regularly review and update Give Freedom’s ‘International Development Approach’ in line with industry best practice
• Work with our Field Partner and Executive Team to assist in the development of and adherence to project scopes, goals, outcomes, timeframes, budgets, and risk assessments
• Work to reduce program costs where possible through research and negotiation with suppliers

Compliance

• Assist with developing and updating key policies
• Ensure alignment of outgoing funds with funding policies
• Develop and review financial and program reporting
• Keep up to date with and advise on Australian legal and governance compliance
• Ensure all program activities and reporting adhere to ACNC regulations
• Complete required reporting for regulatory bodies (including ACNC)
• Advise on and ensure all program activities adhere to all international development codes of conduct, and sector specific best practice
• Advise on and ensure compliance to funding agreement requirements and assist in obtaining funding from other sources

Relationships & Collaboration

• Liaise with Field Partners as needed, and be the main operational point of contact
• Participate in team meetings, and provide regular program updates to the team
• Maintain strong communication with Marketing, Partnership, and Operations teams.
• Liaise with the Marketing department to provide content updates from our Field Partner
• Support the Marketing department to ensure all outward facing communications align with our international development approach and core messaging framework
• Work with the partnerships team to align program reporting with donor journeys and servicing
• Advocate for beneficiary and Field Partner interests

To be successful in this role you will have:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in International Development, International Business, or related field

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field

Required Experience

• Experience in a similar or related role
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector

Core competencies

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of International Development theory and best practice
• Sound knowledge of ACNC reporting requirements and compliance requirements under Australian law
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent cultural awareness and experience in building and fostering cross-cultural partnerships and relationships
• Sound negotiation skills

Core details

This is a permanent part-time (12-16 hrs per week) position, with the potential for hours to increase in the future. As our team works part-time—predominantly from Tuesday to Thursday—this role would suit an experienced candidate looking for flexibility around other commitments, as the specifics of days/hours worked can be negotiated or worked flexibly as required.

This position requires a limited amount of travel to Newcastle, with the possibility of Field Partner trips in the future.

Apply for this role

To apply for this unique opportunity, please apply through EthicalJobs via the Apply Now link.

As this is a core role within our small team, we are specifically looking for a candidate with the right competency, team chemistry, character, and capacity.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we will be shortlisting and conducting interviews as applications are received, and will only advertise the position until the right candidate is found.

Enquiries relating to this job can be sent to [email protected], using the subject line: International Program Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.