Program Manager
Responsibilities:
Work closely with organisations to understand their needs and priorities in order to help them identify eligible grant activities
Receive grant applications and analyze them following the organization’s established policies, procedures and protocols including:
all relevant procedures and policies regarding the reception, processing, and analysis of submitted applications
all protocols regarding communication with housing groups submitting grant applications
all policies and procedures regarding the monitoring and evaluation of granted applications
Conduct administrative and budgetary follow-ups with community and business partners in relation to the funds
Write reports outlining the activities, results, budget developments, strengths and challenges of the NS CHGF and its management
Contribute to the smooth running and overall mission of the organization.
Provide support to organisations in identifying resources and other funding opportunities
Understand and adhere to the social values and strategic objectives of the organization.
Requirements:
• University degree in administration, law, urban planning, social services, or a field related to job responsibilities.
• Relevant work experience in lieu of degree requirements.
• Knowledge of the community housing sector in Nova Scotia.
• High degree of independence in the organization of work.
• Rigorous in the achievement of objectives.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in fund allocation is an asset.
• Interest in learning French.
• Excellent ability to manage priorities.
• Autonomy, initiative and curiosity.
• Analytical thinking and creativity.
• Pro activity and agility.
• Adaptability and ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Team spirit.
