Project Director

Cuso International

Project Director leading program development and funding growth at Cuso International. Overseeing project delivery and ensuring excellence in implementation for impactful programs.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$115,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and be accountable for contributing to Cuso’s portfolio growth and diversification
Provide strategic oversight and direction for project delivery
Oversee high quality proposal development and project implementation
Manage staff and consultants, oversee planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial oversight, and external relationship management
Participate fully in team activities, with periodic travel to support project delivery and development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years of progressively senior leadership experience in international cooperation, development, or humanitarian programming
Experience designing or delivering large programs and securing institutional funding ($5M+)
Proven experience in partnership development, donor relations, and external engagement
Strong track record building and leading diverse and high-performing teams
Expertise in program delivery, quality assurance, MEAL, or operational excellence
Demonstrated experience building and overseeing program budgets in compliance with donor requirements
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong strategic thinking and program design skills
Commitment to gender equality, social justice, and inclusive development
Fluency in English required; plus fluency in at least one of French or Spanish.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Work-Life Balance: hybrid work model, remote options, 4–5 weeks of paid vacation, and No-Meeting Fridays
Inclusive Culture
Wellness Programs: comprehensive mental health coverage and in-office wellness offerings like Yoga Thursdays

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Hard Skills & Tools

program deliveryquality assurancemonitoring and evaluationfinancial oversightbudget managementinstitutional fundingprogram designMEALoperational excellence

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkingteam buildingrelationship managementcommitment to gender equalitysocial justiceinclusive development