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APPLY BY: October 17th 2008 |
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Animator (Solidarity Education Facilitator) |
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Temporary Full time position until May 1st 2009 |
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| Location |
Edmonton, Alberta |
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| Beginning |
Beginning of November |
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| Reference |
ANIM-EDM-08 |
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| To apply |
Send your application and a letter of introduction to
ress-hum@devp.org |
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| Web site |
www.devp.org |
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| We are an equal opportunity employer and minorities are encouraged to apply |
| Development and Peace is one of Canada's foremost nongovernmental international development organizations and the official international solidarity organization of the Catholic Church in Canada. With an annual operating budget of approximately $20 million and 13,000 members, the organization supports more than 200 partners in 33 different countries in the South. Engaging Canadians in action for change, Development and Peace educates the public to the causes of poverty and injustice in the world.
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| Reporting to the Director of the Department, and working in close collaboration with the Assistant Director, the Coordinators and the Animators of the other territories, the animator is responsible for implementing the education and fundraising programs, particularly the Share Lent campaign with both the members and the broader public (Dioceses : Calgary, Edmonton, St-Paul, Grouard-McLennan, Mackenzie). The animator represents the organization in a given region and is the basic link between the organization and its network of members. The animator's mandate includes recruitment, animation, training, and accompanying the members in his or her region. |
- University degree in social animation, education or the equivalent;
- Four years of relevant experience (animation);
- Experience in fundraising (asset);
- Work experience with volunteers;
- Command of written and oral French and English;
- Excellent knowledge of social justice issues in Canada;
- Excellent knowledge of the Church and its involvement with social justice and international development;
- Ability to drive a car (valid driving licence);
- Mastery of Microsoft Office XP (Outlook, Word, Excel);
- Excellent public relations skills;
- Ability to organize an office and to administer a budget;
- Leadership and ability to work in team;
- Excellent judgment and good sense of analysis;
- Available to travel in Canada and abroad;
- Available for evening and weekend work.
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| • Competitive salary and benefits (collective agreement) (Annual salary range $49,000 - $54,000) |
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. |
