Program Officer

Job Postings

1d•Remote

About The Position

As part of our International Programs team, you’ll help bring this vision to life by strengthening community-led initiatives that create tangible, lasting impact as our Program Officer, assigned to the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. You are passionate about community-led development and believe lasting change happens when local voices lead the way. You’re energized by cross-cultural collaboration and thrive on building strong, trust-based partnerships that deliver measurable results. You bring curiosity, humility, and a deep respect for the knowledge and leadership of local partners. You’re skilled in turning data and insights into action, using results-based management and MEAL systems to strengthen program impact. You have in-country experience supporting local projects and you are fluent in the Spanish language (written and oral). Whether you’re connecting with partners, collaborating with global colleagues, or writing donor reports, you bring clarity, consistency, and compassion to every interaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in international development, humanitarian response, or a related field (Master’s degree an asset).
Minimum 3 years of experience i n international development or humanitarian relief, managing or supporting program implementation.
Proven knowledge and experience with results-based management, MEAL systems, and one or more technical areas such as gender equality or food security.
Experience with Canadian charitable regulations and GAC-funded programming is considered an asset.
Fluency in both English and Spanish with proven ability to navigate the nuances of working across cultures and contexts with grace and integrity is considered a significant asset.
Detail-oriented and data-savvy, with the ability to synthesize both quantitative and qualitative information.
Alignment with and commitment to FH Canada’s mission and values.
Must be legally able to work in Canada and travel internationally.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience with Canadian charitable regulations and GAC-funded programming

Responsibilities

Strengthen community-led impact by facilitating participatory program design, monitoring, and learning processes that center local voices.
Support partnerships through regular communication and in-person visits —ensuring clarity, accountability, and shared learning.
Oversee program quality and compliance , including financial planning, performance monitoring, and reporting, in alignment with FH Canada and donor requirements.
Support grants and donor relations , providing relevant data and impact stories to engage institutional and private donors, and supporting new funding opportunities (especially with Global Affairs Canada).
Foster collaboration and learning , contributing to inter-partner knowledge exchange and thought leadership that advances faith-driven, community-centered approaches to development.