Funding Officer

Internal/External Posting Notice

Title:                                          Funding Officer                            

Department:                             International Programs 

Status:                                      Full-time, 18-month term, unionized

Location:                                  Ottawa, ON Canada                               

Immediate Supervisor:          Manager, Program Development, Quality and Knowledge

Salary:                                      $ 67,966.33 - $ 89,439.04

Level:                                        Band 2 

Application Deadline:             April 28, 2025   

Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in over 85 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. We work directly with communities, partners and women's rights organizations to challenge the systems that perpetuate inequality and keep people poor. Together we seek to influence those in power to ensure that women trapped in poverty have a say in the critical decisions that affect them, their families and entire communities. That’s why we believe that ending global poverty begins with women’s rights.

Oxfam Canada offers a generous compensation and benefits program, but more than that, we offer the opportunity to be a part of our global movement for change. If you advocate for gender equality, are passionate about women’s rights, and share our values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage – we want you on our team!

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Manager, Program Development, Quality and Knowledge, and in coordination with the Fund Development Department and the Policy, Campaigns and Communications Department, the Funding Officer will contribute to Oxfam Canada’s institutional funding strategy. The Funding Officer will advance Oxfam Canada’s funding diversification efforts, in particular, the identification and stewardship of relevant institutional donors, such as Government Departments, Crown Corporations or large Foundations, which have the potential to contribute to Oxfam Canada’s international and domestic women’s rights programs, in addition to pursuing opportunities for funding with Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The Funding Officer will foster strategic relationships with prospective institutional donors, and partners, act as lead for Oxfam Canada as the account manager for GAC and coordinate the development and submission of quality institutional funding proposals. The Funding Officer will access the full range of institutional funding opportunities available to Oxfam Canada as a member of the international Oxfam Confederation.. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed):

• Prospect and track institutional funding opportunities for Oxfam’s programs/projects, including but not limited to GAC (various branches), Canadian foundations, Canadian government agencies, departments or crown corporations and other institutional donors.


• Liaise with colleagues in Oxfam Canada and in Oxfam America to promote the impact of our programs within relevant American Foundations.


• Position Oxfam Canada before key donors and foster strategic relationships with them.


• Engage, build and maintain relationships with priority Oxfam country offices to understand their priorities, capacity and needs, and support the capacity of key country staff (as required) to identify and advance funding opportunities;


• Share information and leads as they are obtained with Oxfam colleagues in countries as appropriate;


• Match funding prospects with Oxfam programs, including domestic programs, and determine/advise the Manager on bid-no-bid decisions regarding proposal development.


• Lead and/or support the development and submission of expressions of interest, requests for proposals, concept notes and institutional funding proposals for identified opportunities.


• Provide quality control on submissions, including proposal budgets, ensuring optimal cost and overhead recoveries, quality control of proposal’s theory of change, logic models and monitoring and performance management frameworks, with particular emphasis on effective integration of women’s rights and feminist approaches.


• Ensure submissions are properly stewarded; maintain relationships with donors post-submission.

Other accountabilities: 

• Participate actively in the International Programs Department and relevant cross-departmental working groups and Oxfam International Funding Group. 


• Represent Oxfam Canada at designated tables within the Oxfam Confederation, the Canadian Non-governmental Organization (NGO) community, and with donors.


• Support effective program development strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation of institutional funding activities and opportunities (pipeline) and develop accurate and timely reports on efforts, including on the progress in implementing Oxfam Canada’s institutional funding strategy.


• Support the Manager in the effective management of the Program Development, Quality and Knowledge Unit, taking on operational projects and/or duties as required.

Other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES:

• University degree in a related field and/or minimum 5 years of work experience with a non-governmental organization or in an international or domestic donor.


• Demonstrated experience developing strategic relationships with large institutional donors such as Government Departments, Crown Corporations or large Foundations.


• Demonstrated experience writing successful institutional funding applications for complex multi-country, multi-partner programs for donors such as large Foundations (Gates, Ford, among others), and government agencies such as GAC, ESDC, WAGE, and NRCan.


• Demonstrated experience in developing Results Based Management (RBM) frameworks and Performance Management Frameworks (PMFs) for large institutional funding proposals. 


• Proven commitment to Oxfam’s mission and strategic focus on women’s rights and gender justice.


• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills in English, including excellent analytical and writing capability.


• Strong collaborative skills and demonstrated track record in working collaboratively with colleagues and with a variety of counterparts, funders and partners.


• Capacity to work in a self-directed manner and under tight deadlines.


• Demonstrated capacity to work in a cross-cultural environment based on feminist principles.


• Willingness to sign and abide by the Oxfam Code of Conduct.


• Demonstrated commitment to feminism, anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are considered significant assets: 

• Strong analytical understanding of development issues (particularly women’s rights; Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG); Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR); Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE); Transformative Leadership (TL); Gender in Emergencies (GiE); and Climate Justice (CJ)) and the ability to apply this understanding in the development of program proposals.


• Experience using prospect databases such as IWAVE, Grantconnect, Ajah, as well as CRM tools such as Salesforce.


• Experience guiding the development of complex program budgets in funding applications.


• Previous experience and knowledge of the Oxfam Confederation and our ways of working and/or the challenges and opportunities of working in a federation/confederation model.


• Knowledge of a variety of institutional donors’ requirements around budget preparation and administration.


• Experience working in the Global South on issues related to poverty, inequality and women’s rights.


• Experience and/or knowledge related to project management; and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).

In addition to competitive pay, Oxfam Canada Offers:

• 35-hour work week and the ability to work flexible hours.
  


• 4 weeks of paid vacation per year, prorated based on FTE equivalence, plus paid office closure from December 27 to 31.


• Extensive health, dental and wellness coverage for staff and their dependents.


• Paid sick days, and additional time off for personal and care responsibilities.


• Pension plan contributions.


• Caring, compassionate and supportive work environment that recognizes that work is one of the many responsibilities we have to prioritize in our lives.


• Regular opportunities for all staff across Canada to meet – in person and virtually – to learn, connect and grow as a team!

** MUST be eligible to work in Canada ** 

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications. If you don’t see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to apply!

As an organization and as individuals, we stand against all systems of oppression, violence, and hate. We stand for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion (JEDI) and decolonization within our organization and society at large, guided by our Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Principles (ARAO), our Feminist Principles, and our six core values: Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage. Our Strategic Framework 2021-2025 has a commitment to grow as a feminist, diverse and inclusive organization. To that end, we have created an Anti-Racism, JEDI and Decolonization Strategy 2023-2025 with a vision to become a more just, inclusive and equitable organization, unbound by the oppressive systems of racism, white supremacy, patriarchy and the legacy of colonialism that have fueled global poverty and inequality.

We prioritize creating a compassionate, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and connected. We are especially eager to hear from women and gender non-conforming individuals, Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, persons with disabilities, immigrants to Canada, and others from underrepresented groups.

If you require adaptive measures during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us at [email protected] or (613) 237-5236. We are committed to providing accommodations to meet your needs. Oxfam Canada has an accommodation policy for persons with disabilities. The job posting is available in alternate formats.

Important Note: Offers of employment are conditional upon signing our code of conduct, satisfactory references, and any required screening checks. At Oxfam Canada, we place a high priority on ensuring that only individuals who share and demonstrate our values join our team.

For additional career opportunities, visit oxfam.ca/employment-opportunities. Please note that we do not offer internships or overseas volunteer placements.

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We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.