Associate Director, Programs at Mennonite Central Committee
Victoria, BC, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 25

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Employment Equity, Discipleship

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

QUALIFICATIONS

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

  • Support the implementation of MCC BC’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan by advancing the reach, relevance, and impact of community-based programs across the province.
  • Identify communities for program growth in collaboration with Advancement, Hyland Properties, Thrift, and other MCC stakeholders; assess needs and build partnerships aligned with MCC’s vision.
  • Foster innovative, data-informed approaches to program design that address systemic causes of poverty, marginalization, and displacement.
  • Apply an asset-based lens to relationship-building with local service providers, churches, and community stakeholders. Provide strategic input to the Leadership Team on trends, risks, and opportunities emerging from program work across the province.

Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (PMER)

  • Lead MCC BC’s PMER framework by strengthening tools, systems, and organizational capacity for evidence-based decision-making.
  • Oversee the customization and rollout of PMER software (Apricot/Insight) with support from MCC partners.
  • Provide coaching and support to Program Managers in order to develop logic models, evaluation tools, and annual operating plans aligned with MCC’s strategic priorities.
  • Consolidate outcomes data, KPIs, and trends for funders, internallearning, and reporting to the MCC BC Board and Leadership Team.
  • Champion a learning culture across the organization by embedding PMER practices in Programs Team meetings and cross-department discussions.

Organizational Development & Team Support

  • Assist with the creation of standard operating procedures, onboarding guides, and staff development resources to support consistency across program areas.
  • Help coordinate team meetings, retreats, and professional development sessions grounded in trauma-informed care, racial justice, and peacebuilding principles.
  • Contribute to HR planning, including succession planning and onboarding of new program staff and contractors.
  • Serve as a culture leader by modeling values-based leadership and encouraging staff wellness, resilience, and growth.

Partnerships, Communications & Resource Development

  • Collaborate with the Advancement team to articulate program impact through compelling stories, reports, and digital media.
  • Identify and secure external funding opportunities from government agencies and foundations; lead or support grant writing and reporting.
  • Represent MCC BC’s program values and work to churches, public audiences, and external stakeholders, articulating the faith-based and justice-driven foundation of our mission.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with funders, networks, and civic leaders to strengthen MCC BC’s reputation and reach.
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