Stewarding Native Lands Program Officer

Overview

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
• Complete the job application form at:
First Nations Employment Application Form. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and three references in the job application.
• Requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to First Nations’ Human Resources department.

The Senior Program Officer is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of multi-year, complex projects. This position will often direct the efforts of program officers and program associates on various aspects of projects. This position is also responsible for the management and supervision of direct reports (e.g., consultants, grantees, and fellows), providing direction, setting goals, giving feedback, employee coaching, and ensuring professional development and training.

The Senior Program Officer will collaborate closely with First Nations staff, to ensure timely, high-quality program delivery, alignment with organizational priorities, and integration of Stewarding Native Lands’ work within the broader mission of First Nations Development Institute.

Job Description

The Senior Program Officer is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of multi-year, complex projects. This position will often direct the efforts of program officers and program associates on various aspects of projects. This position is also responsible for the management and supervision of direct reports (e.g., consultants, grantees, and fellows), providing direction, setting goals, giving feedback, employee coaching, and ensuring professional development and training.

The Senior Program Officer will collaborate closely with First Nations staff, to ensure timely, high-quality program delivery, alignment with organizational priorities, and integration of Stewarding Native Lands’ work within the broader mission of First Nations Development Institute.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Requirements:
  
  Master’s degree
• Demonstrated mastery of Senior Program Officer functions and competencies
• Extensive professional network
• Availability to travel frequently as needed (up to 2 to 3 times monthly)
• Preferred Requirements: 7 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Minimum five years of experience working in a nonprofit organization
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of nonprofit capacity building, program administration and project management, basic budgeting, and cost accounting processes
• Recognized as a thought leader in philanthropy and specific program areas
• Experience in training and/or adult education
• Supervisory/management experience

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite including, but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams
• Knowledge and experience with virtual presentation platforms including Zoom
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures/audiences, and specific experience with American Indian, Alaska Native and/or Native Hawaiian communities and cultures
• Strong program and project management expertise
• Strong customer service focus
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Competent self-starter who takes initiative and works independently
• Strong administrative ability with keen attention to detail
• Ability to organize and meet deadlines for a wide variety of job assignments simultaneously, with minimum supervision
• Ability to present to and facilitate small and large audiences in trainings or conference settings
• Positive attitude, good teamwork skills, and the ability to work closely with people at all levels of experience and proficiency

Measures of Success

• Program timelines and expectations are met
• Budget parameters are met
• Evaluations represent expected project outcomes, value, and program impact
• Effective program resource allocation (as measured by supervisor)
• Teamwork and collaboration with colleagues
• Adheres to First Nations’ Core Values & Guiding Principles
• Direct reports receive frequent feedback and appropriate coaching, annual performance evaluations, training, and development

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a…