Canada NGO Liaison & Donor Relations Lead

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair compensation

Well-being & safety focus

Modern & agile work environment

Growth & development opportunities

Diverse, passionate team

Job summary

Welthungerhilfe, based in Ottawa, seeks a Representative for WHH Canada to lead the new entity and represent WHH in Canada, while serving as Donor Relations Manager for Global Affairs Canada. You will strengthen WHH Canada's visibility, build strategic relationships, and pursue funding opportunities with GAC.

The role reports to WHH leadership and collaborates with country offices and HQ. The position offers a 2-year contract in Ottawa with strong extension prospects.

Qualifications

• University degree in social sciences, development studies, international relations, or a comparable field.

Responsibilities

• Represent and manage WHH Canada in compliance with all applicable Canadian legal and regulatory requirements.
• Position WHH Canada as a trusted and competent partner within the Canadian humanitarian and development sector.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Canadian NGOs, NGO networks, research institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Actively represent WHH Canada in relevant Canadian NGO networks and working groups, fostering partnerships and collaboration.
• Support WHH country offices and regional teams in donor engagement, positioning, and funding applications with GAC.
• Represent WHH Canada at conferences, forums, and other external events to strengthen the organization's visibility and partnerships.

Skills

Negotiation

Networking

Communication

Relationship building

Education

University degree

Job description

Welthungerhilfe, based in Ottawa, seeks a Representative for WHH Canada to lead the new entity and represent WHH in Canada, while serving as Donor Relations Manager for Global Affairs Canada. You will strengthen WHH Canada's visibility, build strategic relationships, and pursue funding opportunities with GAC.

The role reports to WHH leadership and collaborates with country offices and HQ. The position offers a 2-year contract in Ottawa with strong extension prospects.