Project Coordinator

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Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: $69,156 CAD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 06/04/2025
  • Location: Canada 
Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Health
Who We Are
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights is a progressive, pro-choice charitable organization committed to advancing and upholding sexual and reproductive rights in Canada and globally. To achieve our mission, Action Canada engages in health promotion, legal and policy advocacy, campaigns, and movement-building.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Coordinate with project partners to ensure participatory, transparent and responsive project management processes.
  • Coordinate with the internal Action Canada team, particularly monitoring and evaluation, finance, and communications, to ensure effective and efficient project management.
  • Lead the development of a project implementation plan to be submitted to the donor.
  • Monitor budget execution and burn rates.
  • In collaboration with project partners, prepare and submit high-quality activity and results reports to Global Affairs Canada.
  • Co-convene project partner committees to ensure effective coordination, communication and collaboration across all aspects of project implementation.
  • Maintain strong relationships and communication with the funder.
  • Manage and maintain thorough and efficient program administration across all aspects of the project implementation.
  • Organize and facilitate partner meetings, both virtual and in-person, including overseeing all logistical requirements.
  • Manage external consultants as required.
  • Effectively resolve conflict between stakeholders by encouraging open communication and implementing fair and constructive solutions.
  • Participate in cross-team Action Canada meetings to contribute to the development of the organization’s advocacy and policy strategies.
  • Regularly report verbally and in writing to the Co-Directors of Policy & Advocacy.
  • Attend Action Canada’s all-staff meetings.
  • Provide information and inputs to the Communications team to support their work.
  • Other duties as may be assigned by the Employer.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of three years experience in program/project management; program/project management certification is a strong asset.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills in English.
  • Proven experience in the development and application of performance measurement frameworks and results-based management.
  • Demonstrated experience managing high-value and complex budgets.
  • Experience organizing meetings and events.
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills, including online conferencing tools (Zoom, MS Teams, etc.), project management (Asana), cloud-based document management (Dropbox, etc.) and Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated capacity to work both in a self-directed manner and collaboratively with other staff and stakeholders, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision while exhibiting strong initiative and judgment.
  • Shows a deep understanding of African culture, with specialized knowledge of the traditions, histories, and socio-political contexts of Benin, Mozambique, and Nigeria, enhancing the project with culturally aware outcomes.
  • Knowledge, understanding, and commitment to sexual and reproductive rights and a person’s right to determine their own sexual and reproductive choices.
  • Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required.

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