Program Officer, Africa

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10d • Remote

About The Position

The Program Officer oversees a portfolio of FH Canada–funded international program partnerships in the Africa region. The role supports effective program delivery in alignment with FH Canada’s 2030 strategic focus on Partnering for Impact, strengthening community-led initiatives and centering local voices in program design, monitoring and learning.

The position supports partner relationships through regular communication and in-person visits, and oversees program quality and compliance, including financial planning, performance monitoring and reporting in line with FH Canada and donor requirements. It also contributes to grants and donor relations by providing data and impact stories, supporting funding opportunities—especially with Global Affairs Canada—and fostering inter-partner knowledge exchange and learning.

This is a full-time, fully remote position open to candidates with a valid work permit based anywhere in Canada. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility within core collaboration hours. Travel of up to six weeks per year nationally and internationally is required, and a valid passport is required. Annual compensation is $70,000–$75,000, based on education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, humanitarian response or a related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in international development or humanitarian relief, managing or supporting program implementation.
• High attention to detail and data skills, with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information.
• Knowledge and experience with results-based management, MEAL systems, and one or more technical areas such as gender equality or food security.
• Fluency in English and ability to work across cultures and contexts with grace and integrity.
• Commitment to FH Canada’s mission and values.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada and travel internationally.
• Valid passport required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• In-country experience supporting local projects in Africa or similar international settings.
• Fluency in French or another language used in FH’s Africa regional portfolio.
• Experience with Canadian charitable regulations and Global Affairs Canada-funded programming.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 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 by providing relevant data and impact stories to engage institutional and private donors.
• Support new funding opportunities, especially with Global Affairs Canada.
• Contribute to inter-partner knowledge exchange and thought leadership advancing faith-driven, community-centered approaches to development.

Benefits

• Full employer-paid medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• RRSP matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule within core collaboration hours.
• Flexible, supportive work arrangements that enable wellbeing and effectiveness.
• Purposeful in-person collaboration, team gatherings and shared learning moments.
• Growth and learning opportunities in an organization that values innovation, adaptability and learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level