Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Coordinators

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Coordinators

The High Commission of Canada in Mozambique is seeking to recruit three country coordinators for Mozambique, Eswatini and Malawi. Successful bidders will oversee the CFLI for the 2019-2020 funding cycle.

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

The High Commission of Canada in Mozambique administers the CFLI in Mozambique, Malawi, and Eswatini. The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant embassy or high commission of Canada. The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral relations between Canada and recipient countries and their civil societies, by deepening contacts and supporting local endeavours.

Thematic priorities for the CFLI 2019-20 funding cycle are:

• Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls;
• Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights and the rule of law;
• Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace;
• Human dignity, covering health, education and nutrition;
• Growth that works for everyone, including women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable, and safeguarding economic gains;
• Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management.

The CFLI Coordinator is responsible for:

• Identifying and liaising with local organizations that may be applicants for CFLI funding and supporting the High Commission in promoting the CFLI program;
• In coordination with High Commission staff, evaluating incoming proposals, according to criteria developed by the High Commission’s CFLI committee, and recommending projects for funding selection;
• Providing support to CFLI organizations to prepare budgets and proposals for CFLI projects, in line with CFLI Guidelines and financial reporting requirements;
• Preparing Contribution Agreements for CFLI projects, which serve as the primary tool to guide project implementation; preparing Contribution Agreement amendments as required;
• Maintaining files and correspondence related to the implementation of CFLI projects;
• Monitoring individual CFLI projects and providing interim reports to High Commission staff on project implementation and financial issues. The Coordinator will be required to travel to conduct monitoring visits;
• Reviewing interim project and financial reports submitted by CFLI partner organizations to ensure effective project implementation;
• Supporting social media and other advocacy activities related to CFLI projects;
• Supporting the drafting of required CFLI reports, including the Mission End of Program Report.

The coordinator operates under the direction of the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service (FPDS) program manager (Political Counsellor) at the High Commission of Canada.

More information about the CFLI program is available at: https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/cfli-fcil/index.aspx?lang=eng.

Essential qualifications

• Experience (at least one year) in project and budget management skills and one or more of the following areas: program or project management, grants administration, accounting and financial management, development cooperation, community development. Experience in more than one area will be considered an asset qualification;
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders, preferably including civil society and community organizations;
• Experience in working on the development priorities of the recipient countries;
• Experience in assessing organizations and projects;
• Demonstrated ability to proactively plan and organize work;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English (and in Portuguese for the coordinator for Mozambique).

Operational requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel to the implementation sites.

Asset qualifications

These are qualifications that are not essential to perform the work associated with the contract but that would benefit the organization or enhance the work to be performed currently or in the future.

• Experience working in the areas of human rights and democracy;
• Experience conducting gender analysis, working on gender equality issues;
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation;
• Knowledge and experience related to the CFLI program;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in French;
• Understanding of Government of Canada regulations and policies around transfer payment programs.

Other desirable personal qualities

• Impartiality, tact, courtesy, discretion, initiative and good judgement

Contract value

The value of the contracts for each of the country coordinator shall not exceed the following amounts:

• Mozambique: 4,000 Canadian dollars;
• Malawi: 6,000 Canadian dollars;
• Eswatini: 5,000 Canadian dollars.

This remuneration includes costs associated with bank transfer fees and/or currency conversion, office space, telephone, internet costs, etc. but excludes travel costs incurred by the Coordinator to visit projects in the countries eligible for CFLI funding under their mandates. The costs of pre-approved local and regional travel for the purpose of visiting and monitoring projects will be covered by the High Commission of Canada in Mozambique.

Contract period

From August 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020, with a possibility to extend to further year ending May 31, 2021. Work is not expected to be full-time for the duration of the contract.

To apply

Candidates must provide a two-page-maximum condensed CV and one-page-maximum covering letter outlining how they meet the qualifications and other criteria above. Candidates should demonstrate with clear examples how they meet all the essential (and asset, if applicable) qualifications for this position.

References will be sought for short-listed candidates.

Applications may be sent in English or French by 5 p.m. on Friday July 26, 2019 to [email protected]. Please use subject line “CFLI Coordinator”. Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Only applications received at the above email address before the deadline will be considered.

Important Message

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that you provide up-to-date contact information so that you can be easily reached (e-mail, mobile phone).