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Now, having concluded the first ten years of the partnership, both institutions are working with the Mastercard Foundation to extend their work, through the creation of a Network of Excellence in Disability Inclusion. This position provides project and partnership expertise to support the Director and the other project team in the Network expansion activities.

Reporting to the Director of this partnership at Queen’s, the incumbent will provide a high-level of expertise and strategic direction to the operations of the project. The Project Manager, based at Queen’s University, will work in collaboration with colleagues both based at Queen’s and at 6-7 other universities on the continent of Africa. Duties include planning, coordinating, prioritizing and implementing project activities; monitoring of financial expenses and allocations; assisting the Director in preparation of plans, reports and performance measurement frameworks; analyzing and adopting policies and procedures; Contributes to the strategic direction, budget, operational planning and leadership of projectstaff.

- In collaboration with the management team, determines operational objectives by providingleadership and direction for successful execution of all aspects of the project. Responsiblefor overseeing the project schedule, timelines and milestones, carefully monitoring allaspects of the operation, and coordinating the work of project staff, committees, and others.
- Establishes policies and procedures; coordinates project activities.Compiles and analyses evaluative data to monitor program effectiveness. Supports the Network Coordinator to organize meetings; establish project committees andworking groups; and coordinate travel and visits of Queen’s University, University of Gondar

and other partner university personnel, following travel policies established at Queen’s University.

•In collaboration with the Director, plans, implements and oversees all project activities,



ensuring these align with the Project Work Plan and in collaboration with other partner university managers.

- Responsible for the management of day-to-day operations of the project including assisting the Director with Canadian-based human resources aspects of the Project, such as providing leadership and expertise to Canadian-based staff as well as coordinating teams’ projects.
- Provides work direction, and technical/functional guidance to staff. Schedules and approves, or recommends the approval of, employees’ hours of work, overtime and absences. Provides orientation and on-the-job training to employees in the unit. Provides coaching and feedback on work quality issues, providing related day-to-day supervision. Escalates unresolved performance and/or disciplinary matters to the Director.

- Analyzes political, social, safety, economic and regulatory developments in implementing countries that could affect project implementation. Monitors and manages operational and security risks to project personnel in the field and ensures policies and procedures are followed.
- Implements effective communication strategies between Canadian, Ethiopian, and other African personnel, by compiling, processing and synthetizing data, ensuring information is accessible to all parties.
- Represents ICACBR, Queen’s University and the Network positively within the university community and outside agencies in Ethiopia, Canada and internationally.
- Plans, prioritizes and manages the work of employees, providing strategic and tactical advice, guidance and coaching. Manages performance by establishing performance standards, reviewing and evaluating performance and conducting formal performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
- Assesses staff training and development needs, and ensures that employees receive training required to improve and sustain successful performance.
- Master’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g., international development, education, rehabilitation therapy, organizational management).
- A minimum of five years of finance, operations, and human resource management experience in either clinical, community, academic or international development contexts.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and project management experience.
- Ability to travel to various countries in Africa for short and/or medium-term (approx.



Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, eligible for professional registration in Ontario, with previous practice as an occupational therapist considered an asset.
- Respects diversity and promotes inclusion in the workplace.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are critical as the individual will interact with various individuals in the broader university community and internationally.
- Ability to plan and implement initiatives to ensure sustainability of the Project.
- Extensive knowledge of university structure, policies and programs.
- The individual must be objective, fair, impartial and adaptable without compromising standards and established policies.
- Independent decision-making related to office and project activities, responsibility, and personal initiative are required.

Plan, implement, and evaluate project objectives and determine action plans to meet goals and priorities and make recommendations regarding the overall functioning of the Project in conjunction with the Director.

- Make recommendations to modify the master project schedule to enhance effectiveness towards the business result or strategic intent.
- Make financial decisions such as approval of project/office expenditures, ensuring compliance with Queen’s policies.
- Monitor financial accounts and budget, and determine when to raise issues to the Director’s attention.
- Determine content for reports for internal and external documents, proposals, grants, promotional material, publicity, communication, curriculum design.
- Determine relevant content of policies and procedures, and decide how modifications should be proposed and implemented based on project evaluation and reflection.
- Determine appropriate actions in emergencies in accordance with unit and university procedures as health and safety representative.
- Evaluates employee performance and decides on appropriate training or coaching to address lack of proficiency in carrying out responsibilities, or remedial action for staff disciplinary situations.
- Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities.

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