• 0.6 Parental Leave position
• Box Hill Location

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Coordinator to join the International Programs team in a values-driven International Development Organisation. 

About us

CBM Australia is Australia’s only International Development organisation focussed on improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest countries. As a global leader in inclusive development, CBM partners with local organisations to build and promote an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.  It does this because it is a Christian organisation committed to ending the cycle of poverty and disability. It does this through field programs, inclusive development advisory, social justice advocacy and fundraising. CBM Australia is a key member of the CBM Global network.

Key focus of our International Programs Department:

• To promote and support effective and disability inclusive programs to alleviate poverty, raise awareness of the rights of people with disabilities and include them in local change so that they have access to services and opportunities
• To add value to CBMA’s local partner organisation and national country office by strengthening program implementation, contributing to partner capacity and promoting learning in our programs
• To liaise with our fundraising, communications, advocacy and advisory teams to tell effective stories of change and support organisational outcomes

About the role

As a member of the International Programs (IP) Department, you will work to a high standard to:

• Communicate our program effectively through storytelling, using video and relevant documentation
• Collaboratively manage grants and fund allocation, and support partner capacity building with country offices
• Contribute to high quality program delivery and effectiveness of systems and reporting processes
• Work with others within CBM to share and communicate stories of change externally and support funding opportunities
• Represent CBM in the sector, to DFAT and other donors and the public

About you

The successful candidate will bring the following:

• Current knowledge of international development, at least 3 years experience in and understanding of the Australian aid sector
• Skills and experience in project design, monitoring, learning and evaluation
• Experience in oversight, management and accountability of program funds: including DFAT grants such as ANCP and other large donors
• Experience in collaborative capacity building approaches either domestically or overseas with the ability to engage effectively in different field contexts

• Ability to communicate effective and creatively about programs internally and externally to varied audiences

• Ability to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations
• Ability to manage and organise complex workload cooperatively within a team
• High level written communication skills with the ability to assist in the development of major donor proposals and blogs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain strong cross cultural professional relationships
• Advanced skills in computer use of Excel, Word, email and database management 

Along with your commitment to CBM Australia’s mission and values, this is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the ongoing growth and development of CBM Australia and its work. 

What we offer 

• Attractive salary packaging
• Flexible working conditions
• Frequent travel dependent on the portfolio
• Professional development, including lots of peer learning
• Free coffee!