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Position: International Relief Manager

Employer: World Renew

Location: International, Various

Deadline: October 25, 2019

Employment Type: Volunteer

Position Level: Mid Level

Closing Date: October 25, 2019

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World Renew is seeking trained, highly experienced volunteers (management professionals) to serve as International Relief Managers with our International Disaster Response team. IRMs provide critical support to staff and partners on the ground in crisis situations, managing and implementing projects in response to natural disasters and conflict. Project Management, International Development or Disaster Response experience an asset. Assignments are typically 3 months in length. Individuals and couples are welcome to apply. Contact us at globalvolunteer@worldrenew.net!

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Position: Communications Advisor

Employer: Cuso International

Location: Jamaica

Deadline: November 4, 2019

Employment Type: Volunteer

Position Level: Mid Level

Closing Date: November 4, 2019

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Location Kingston, Jamaica

Start Date Sep - Nov 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 5 Months

Language Requirements English

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Are you passionate about supporting local institutions/organizations make lasting change in their communities through communications, including social media?

Primarily, as a Communications Advisor you will provide support by sourcing content from the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division (YAPD) staff of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, writing and publishing engaging content to youth and other youth development stakeholders via the Youth Jamaica website and associated social media platforms. The website provides a wealth of information for young Jamaicans, including information on programs and activities, job opportunities, scholarships, & project grants. You will make daily updates to the website. The overall goal is to increase usage and engagement on the Youth Jamaica website and on the Youth Jamaica social media platforms.

Apply now and support the Youth Ministry make lasting change and improve the livelihoods of Jamaican youth.

As a volunteer, you will:

- Support the updating of content on the Youth Information Centre website (www.youthjamaica.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.youthjamaica.com). This will include:

--Preparation of feature stories from YIC activities/events islandwide

--Updating of YouthJamaica events listing

--Review and approval of new user sign-ups on website

--Updating of YAPD staff profiles

--Online search and collation of scholarship listing for posting on www.youthjamaica.com. The listing will include secondary and tertiary level scholarships (locally and overseas) for which Jamaicans are eligible

--Monitoring of website traffic and making content recommendations based on analytics reports.

- Assist with the Management of Youth Jamaica social media platforms inclusive of:

--Daily updates to Youth Jamaica Facebook, twitter and Instagram pages

--Review of social media analytics and provision of recommendations based on analytics reports

-Support with the creation of PR materials for youth Jamaica website, posters, infographics and other promotional tools to support YAPD/YIC activities

-Staff training in public relation techniques

Essential Academic Qualifications:

- Pending degree in communications, marketing or advertising

Essential Professional Background:

-Experience in working with community clubs & community youth groups

-Experience in social media use and management

-Experience in website content

-Strong oral & written skills

-Strong communication skills

-Strong teamwork skills

-Good networking ability

Support Package
- Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)
- Accommodation while in placement
- Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Pre-departure training and in-country orientation
- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
- Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
- Travel and accommodation for the pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation
 
Fundraising
We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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Position: Criminal Justice Program Coordinator

Employer: Canadian Friends Service Committee

Location: Toronto, ON

Deadline: October 29, 2019

Employment Type: Employment

Position Level: Mid Level

Closing Date: October 29, 2019

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Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC) is the peace and social justice agency of The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Canada. CFSC works to alleviate suffering and develop transformative and sustainable approaches to human rights, justice, and peace. CFSC has a staff position available at the national office in Toronto. The Criminal Justice Program Coordinator is a half-time position (17.5 work hours/week). The Coordinator administers and performs the work of the program, led by a committee of Quakers who set directions for the program. This position has some flexibility to be expanded up to 4 days/week (28 hrs) by adding additional criminal justice work and administrative tasks for CFSC as a whole. This option will be discussed with all potential candidates. Work includes: • Research, education, and writing on criminal justice-related issues • Policy dialogue on criminal justice-related issues • Administering community-based grants, workshops, and training • Relationship building in the justice community • Administrative support to the program and program activities • Administrative support to CFSC as a whole, if the job is expanded. The Criminal Justice Program currently works on two key areas: the impact of incarceration on children of incarcerated parents, and issues relating to penal abolition and alternatives to prison. The ideal candidate would have a background in two or more of the following: restorative justice, prisoner rights, children and child rights, and the Canadian Criminal Justice system.

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Position: Accountant

Employer: Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC)

Location: Toronto, ON

Deadline: October 31, 2019

Employment Type: Employment

Position Level: Mid Level

Closing Date: October 31, 2019

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Reporting to the Executive Director, the Accountant will work closely with OCIC staff and volunteers, members, key stakeholders and funders in achieving the Councils’ collective goals outlined in our 2018-2023 “Agenda for Change” Strategic Plan and 2019-2023 “Inspiring Action for Global Citizenship” Global Affairs Canada (GAC) contribution agreement, and furthering our long-term vision. In conjunction with the Executive Director and the Director of Operations, this position will be responsible for OCIC’s financial activities, including supporting budgeting and forecasting, and leading on account reconciliation and reporting statements of financial position, overseeing accounting activities related to income auditing, accounts payable processing, accounts receivable collection, tax compliance and payroll for OCIC staff, and providing relevant administrative support and services, as requested. The Accountant will work at OCIC during regular office hours, an average of two to three days per week. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure compliance with OCIC’s Finance, Financial Controls and Procurement policy and financial management procedures in order to ensure adherence to Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit organizations as well as Global Affairs Canada and other funders’ financial management requirements • Support the Executive Director and Director of Operations to prepare and manage a comprehensive budget for OCIC including preparing accurate monthly financial statements and reports, and maintain OCIC accounts in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit organizations • Prepare financial reports for OCIC, Global Affairs Canada and other funders • Prepare a draft budget for review by the Executive Director, the Finance Committee and the OCIC Board of Directors • Maintain the general ledger and oversee financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable and receivable, deposits and petty cash; prepare month end transactions; post to and reconcile G/L • Reconcile bank and investment accounts • Prepare cheque requisitions and cheques, and ensure invoices and expense reports are supported by necessary documentation • Oversee the management of all payroll functions including preparing and/or liaising with payroll company on monthly staff payroll • Ensure accuracy of payroll related filings (T4s, source deduction remittances), and prepare Records of Employment (ROE) as required • Oversee the management of employee insurance and benefits plans • Ensure OCIC’s statutory requirements are met including withholding payments (CPP, EI), income tax, HST and employee benefits; prepare and submit HST returns • Ensure OCIC’s Board contact information is updated and submitted in a timely manner to the Canada Revenue Agency • Prepare supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors as necessary, including liaising with auditor on preparation of annual tax return • Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions, and advise on compliance • In conjunction with the Executive Director and Director of Operations, assist with the preparation of funder-requested financial reports, and help to ensure lease, contract and financial commitments are met in a timely manner • Prepare annual charitable return for the Ontario Foundation for Global Citizenship (OFGC), and ensure OCIC’s statutory requirements are met for OFGC, including charitable status • Evaluate software needs to meet OCIC’s financial data processing, control and reporting requirements • Provide financial management guidance for OCIC staff including support the preparation of budgets for funding applications, and assist with training staff on OCIC’s financial policies and procedures, as requested • Respond to requests for accounting information in a timely, professional manner • Uphold the mission statement and values of OCIC, and comply with all OCIC policies and procedures • Provide relevant administrative support and services, as requested • Respond to telephone and email inquiries, as necessary REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: • University degree in Accounting or related field, and/or a minimum of five years’ relevant professional experience including working in accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll and payroll reports • Strong knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit organizations • Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping, budgeting and forecasting • PC proficiency with MS Office, Excel, Sage 50 and QuickBooks • Demonstrated experience in services related to payroll such as writing cheques and submitting payroll taxes • Strong understanding of non-profit business and income tax worksheets and computations • Capacity to work in close proximity to others • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision to meet multiple and concurrent deadlines • Detail oriented, with demonstrated leadership experience in finance and financial management • Clear and effective written and oral communication skills, and numeracy skills • Proven ability to solve problems and provide an innovative approach to recommending financial policies and procedures • Demonstrated good judgement, discretion and diplomacy skills • Strongly preferred: Experience working with funders, such as Global Affairs Canada (GAC) OCIC’s Values in Practice OCIC's work, both internally and as a collective of members, is grounded in our shared vision of global social justice, human dignity and participation for all. Our work is guided by ideals about anti-oppression, human rights, international cooperation, and the appropriate meeting of human needs articulated in a multitude of places by multilateral bodies, states, and civil society groups. APPLICATION DETAILS: Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, CV, and complete contact information for 3 professional references to info@ocic.on.ca by no later than 10:00 am EST, Thursday, October 31, 2019. In your cover letter, please also indicate your available start date. First interviews with short-listed candidates will be conducted in early November, and the position will begin ASAP. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will only communicate with those shortlisted for an interview. As an equity seeking organization, OCIC encourages applications from individuals that represent the full diversity of communities in Canada, including complexities of intersecting identities such as ability, age, class, gender, race and sexual orientation.

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