Senior Project Coordinator

Raising The Village; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to international development is looking for a Senior Project Coordinator to manage a significant Global Affairs Canada grant. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross-departmental projects, ensuring compliance with timelines and financial requirements while supporting strategic initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project coordination, grant management, or strategic operations.
• Proven success managing complex projects and delivering high-quality reports for funders.
• Experience or interest in data-driven projects and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and reporting for a restricted grant from Global Affairs Canada.
• Coordinate activities across partner teams and stakeholders to track progress.
• Develop project plans, track milestones, flag risks, and facilitate solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Grant Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Project Management, Communications, or a related field

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Project Coordinator

Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years

Location: Toronto (hybrid) Travel Required Up to 20%

Terms: Full-time continuing with 6-month probation

About The Role

We are seeking a highly proactive, organized, and agile Senior Project Coordinator to support the Managing Director across a dynamic portfolio of initiatives and lead project management and reporting for a major Global Affairs Canada (GAC) grant.

You will coordinate cross-departmental projects, support operational priorities, and ensure the timely delivery of grant requirements. This role is ideal for a versatile generalist passionate about international development, project management, and collaborative, impact-driven work environments.

You will thrive if you are a strong communicator, skilled at managing multiple priorities, detail-oriented, and excited to play a critical role at the intersection of strategy, programs, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Management and Reporting (GAC restricted grant)

• Lead project management and reporting for a restricted grant from Global Affairs Canada, ensuring compliance with deliverables, timelines, and financial requirements. The project to conclude in December 2025 with final project reporting due in February 2026
• Coordinate activities across partner teams and stakeholders to track progress, address risks, and maintain
  
  

alignment with grant commitments.

• Prepare and submit high-quality narrative and financial reports in collaboration with finance + program teams
• Monitor grant budgets and support expenditure tracking and reporting
• Serve as the primary point of contact internally for all matters related to the GAC grant
• Support the development of concept notes and proposals for potential project partnerships with GAC
  
  

Cross-Portfolio Project Coordination

• Provide hands-on project coordination support across initiatives spanning Programs, Applied Learning, Communications, and Venn, our data analytics ecosystem
• Develop project plans, track milestones, flag risks, and facilitate solutions to maintain project momentum
• Assist in strategic initiatives and special projects
  
  

Executive Support

• Act as a critical support partner to the Managing Director in advancing organizational priorities
• Coordinate multi-departmental projects, streamline workflows, and facilitate decision-making processes
• Support prospecting and proposal development for research- and Venn-related grant opportunities by coordinating inputs, conducting funder scans, and contributing to proposal narratives
• Prepare briefs, project updates, and strategic communications for internal and external stakeholders
• Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this role
  
  

Required Skills And Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Project Management, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project coordination, grant management, or strategic operations within international development or nonprofit settings
• Proven success managing complex projects and delivering high-quality reports for funders (experience with GAC-funded projects is a strong asset)
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated growth mindset, initiative, and collaborative working style
• Experience working with field teams in international settings
• Willing and able to travel to countries of operations. Field travel to last-mile communities may be required
• Experience or interest in grant prospecting and proposal development, particularly for research, data, or innovation projects will be an asset
• Experience or interest in data-driven projects, technology solutions, and the development of learning tools and resources
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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