Based in Canada (preferably Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto)
Job Type:
Part-time, 4 days a week
Language:
French required, English an asset
Status:
12 months (maternity leave replacement)
Job Requirement :
Must be able to work in Canada
Hiring Range (prorated) :
$75,000 to $80,000 (to be pro-rated based on a 4-day work week)
Travel:
Possibility of occasional travel abroad and/or within Canada
Closing Date :
October 9, 2026
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Project Officer is a member of Carrefour’s Programs department and reports to the Senior Manager, Project Quality and Impact. Working part-time, their responsibilities are dedicated primarily to supporting the implementation of the IMAJE project — Multisectoral Initiative for the Future of Youth in the Green Economy in Senegal — funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). This responsibility includes planning, mentoring, and providing technical support to the project team based in Senegal, compliance, and project monitoring and evaluation. The incumbent will also support the implementation of certain actions under the organization’s Project Quality and Impact strategic plan. Should additional projects be added to Carrefour’s programming, this role could be reviewed and potentially converted into a full-time position.
For the IMAJE project, the incumbent will work closely with the Senior Manager, Project Quality and Impact (based in Canada), the IMAJE project team, and in coordination with the Regional Representative for West Africa (based in Senegal). In this capacity, the Senior Project Officer is responsible for supporting the monitoring and compliance with all contractual terms — on one hand, of the Contribution Agreement signed by the consortium (Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie, Carrefour International, and Développement International Desjardins) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC); and on the other hand, of the consortium agreement signed between the aforementioned partners, of which Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie is the lead. The Senior Project Officer’s functions will focus on technical support and guidance for the project’s operational implementation in Senegal, through support provided to the project team, and will assist the Senior Manager, Project Quality and Impact in the strategic and partnership management of the consortium, in a complementary capacity. The incumbent ensures that cross-cutting gender- and human-rights-based approaches, along with results-based management (RBM) best practices, are integrated into project implementation.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
IMAJE Project Management
Ensures monitoring and mentoring of the project team based in Senegal:
In the operational implementation of Carrefour International’s (Carrefour) components under the IMAJE project;
In close collaboration with the Senior Manager, Project Quality and Impact, in developing the components — to be submitted to the consortium — related to annual work plans and other overall project planning documents, as well as developing internal work plans for implementing Carrefour’s components under the project;
With support from the Senior Manager, Project Quality and Impact, for monitoring activities, progress on results, and achievement of project objectives in the field (possibility of traveling to Senegal for monitoring missions if context requires it);
Collaboratively supports the development, review, and monitoring of the project’s key deliverables, notably annual work plans and narrative, operational, and results reports, in collaboration with the field team, technical specialists, and consortium members, and contributes to their technical quality prior to internal validation and submission.
Coordinates the technical support needed for project implementation, particularly regarding Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI), Monitoring, Evaluation, Results and Learning (MERL), and advocacy, and serves as liaison between the field team and Carrefour International’s technical resources.
Ensures sound financial management of the project, in collaboration with the project’s Administrative and Financial Assistant in Senegal, the Senior Manager, Project Quality and Impact, and with support from the finance team in Canada; in this regard, ensures compliance with GAC requirements and Carrefour’s financial and accounting standards and procedures, contributes to budget forecasts and revisions, as well as specific requirements related to the consortium agreement;
Ensures operational coordination with the consortium and key project stakeholders, participates in relevant meetings and working groups, and contributes — together with the Senior Manager, Programmatic Quality and Impact — to managing relations with the consortium and GAC.
Guides, when necessary, the project staff recruitment process, in coordination with Human Resources, Carrefour International specialists, and relevant consortium members; contributes to defining positions, the selection process, and onboarding of new employees.
Contributes to monitoring results, learning, and evaluation of the project, notably through analysis of activity and results progress, identification of required adjustments, field monitoring missions, and coordination of the final evaluation process with the relevant teams and specialists;
Represents the project and supports management of partnership relations with GAC and the consortium, jointly with the Senior Manager, Project Quality and Impact;
Ensures monitoring of the project’s communication plan, the quality of the project’s communication materials, and compliance with Carrefour’s standards and procedures agreed upon within the consortium, as well as GAC’s visibility requirements;
Coordinates planning and recruitment of volunteers associated with the IMAJE project, in collaboration with the Volunteer Mobilization team and the project team in Senegal, and contributes to defining mandates, selection, pre-mandate preparation, and volunteer monitoring;
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CROSSROADS
Graduate-level university education in a relevant field (women’s/feminist studies, youth studies, environmental studies, social sciences, project management, international development) or equivalent experience
PMP certification an asset;
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in international development, including 5 years in development project management (per RBM standards) — field experience in one or more sub-Saharan African countries an asset;
Recent experience managing development projects funded by Global Affairs Canada;
Demonstrated skills in managing development projects in one or more of the following thematic areas are an asset: gender equality and inclusion, youth socio-economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, green economy, advocacy, and citizen participation in government bodies;
Knowledge of issues related to gender-based violence, inclusive approaches, social cohesion, inequalities between women and men, and the rights and leadership of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English;
Analytical mindset, attention to quality work, and ability to manage time and priorities.
WHAT WE OFFER
An equitable, inclusive, collaborative work environment where you have the opportunity to make an impact every day.
Enthusiastic encouragement to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of a range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff.
A flexible hybrid working model to allow you both to enjoy the benefits of office based and remote working.
3 weeks of paid vacation (starting), 3 weeks of wellness leave and 3 days of professional growth leave.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse populations and stakeholders and to contribute to an inclusive organizational culture.
Commitment to promoting gender equality and advancing the rights of women and girls in unique organizational roles and through organizational initiatives.
THE ORGANIZATION
Crossroads International is a leading Canadian volunteer cooperation agency which has been advancing equality for women and girls and eradicating poverty in some of the world’s poorest countries in Africa for over 60 years. Crossroads invests in local partner organizations in 9 countries who are best positioned to meet the needs of their communities. With them, we pilot innovative approaches and empower women and girls to become leaders and live free from violence. Every year Crossroads engages hundreds of experienced volunteers and staff North and South who apply their expertise locally to address poverty and inequality. The organization’s 50+ employees are based in Canada, Senegal, Ghana and Tanzania, and Crossroads’ volunteers fulfil over 100 mandates per year.
Crossroads is committed to principles and values of access and equity. Candidates from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.
ONE WORLD where poverty is eliminated, equality prevails, and the rights of women and girls are fulfilled.
APPLICATION
If you are interested in joining a dynamic international development organization, please submit your resume and cover letter in one document (Word or PDF) before 5 pm EST on October 9, 2026, by e-mail to rh_hr@cintl.org. Applications must include “Senior Project Officer – Your Name” in the subject line of the email. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.
Crossroads is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment. Crossroads is committed to diversity in the workforce and individuals from all minority groups are encouraged to apply.
We thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Crossroads please visit our website (https://cintl.org/).
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Heather Shapter, Secretary
Heather brings more than 20 years of non-profit leadership experience to Crossroads with extensive program and business development experience. Heather started her career in the development sector as a Project Manager for CARE Canada, and later served as the Women’s Economic Empowerment Advisor for BRAC in Bangladesh. She also spent two years in Haiti as Save the Children USA’s Women’s Economic Opportunity Specialist. Since then, Heather has worked in senior-level roles for Prosper Canada, Global Impact and has managed large scale volunteer team initiatives.
Humeyra A. Karsli, DIRECTOR
Humeyra is a senior professional in international business and philanthropic development, with 15 years of experience building global networks, developing strategic partnerships, and managing stakeholder relations. She currently serves as Senior Advisor, Philanthropy and International Alumni Relations at HEC Montréal, working at the intersection of education, major funding, and program management. Passionate about creating lasting social and economic impact, she brings a strong commitment to cross-cultural collaboration, with a focus on initiatives that empower women and girls around the world, and Indigenous communities in Canada.
Tatenda Mhaka, Director
Tatenda brings a decade of experience in the non-profit sector, with a dynamic blend of experience in international development, community engagement, and philanthropy. She specializes in program management, storytelling, donor stewardship, and cross-cultural communication, all grounded in a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Tatenda holds a Master’s degree in Intercultural and International Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in International Development and Sociology. Guided by the African philosophy of Ubuntu— “I am because you are”—she is deeply passionate about service and committed to making a meaningful impact in both her local and global communities.
Chelsey Smith
Chelsey Smith (M.A.) is a communications and culture consultant committed to creating positive social change. She works as an independent contractor and specializes in social and digital strategy, campaign creation, and community building.
As a former Crossroader, Chelsey volunteered to combat gender-based violence in Eswatini (2013), and to rebrand a movement toward a transformative feminist society in Tanzania (2016).
ROLAND HUNG, Chair of Risk Committee
Tara, a seasoned Solution Engineer at Salesforce with 15 years of client-facing expertise, specializes in information management, digital transformation, and strategic business execution.
Roland Hung is a partner at the law firm, Torkin Manes LLP. His practice encompasses all aspects of business law, with emphasis on technology, privacy compliance, cybersecurity and data management. His diverse career path includes roles as former Senior Legal Counsel and Global Privacy Officer at a large multinational, as well as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of a technology company. Roland has extensive board experience having served on various boards.
Tara Scanlan, Vice Char & Chair of Nominating Committee
Tara, a seasoned Solution Engineer at Salesforce with 15 years of client-facing expertise, specializes in information management, digital transformation, and strategic business execution.
She has served as a strategic advisor to major North American nonprofits, offering invaluable insights into leveraging technology to maximize stakeholder impact. Her global commitment is evident through her success as a former Crossroader, completing mandates in Bolivia and Senegal, as well as in Nepal with the Center for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI). Tara’s diverse experiences provide a global perspective at the intersection of technology, social impact, and international collaboration.
Betty Plewes (Ethiopia 1964, Liberia 1968)
Betty works as a consultant on issues related to the non-profit sector both nationally and internationally. For nearly a decade in the 1990s, she was CEO of the Canadian Council for International Co-operation.
She has also filled various senior management roles at Cuso. She joined Crossroads as a volunteer in 1964 (Ethiopia) and 1968 (Liberia) and then served as Executive Secretary in 1968. From 2004-2010, she served on our Board of Directors.
J. Robert S. Prichard (Zambia 1969)
Robert is a Canadian lawyer, economist and academic. He’s the Chairman of the Bank of Montreal and Chair of Torys, one of Canada’s top law firms.
He is the past President Emeritus of the University of Toronto where he previously served as Professor and then Dean of Law. He volunteered with Crossroads International in Zambia in 1969 while completing his honours economics Bachelor at Swarthmore College.
Dr. Peter J. Paris (Nigeria 1958)
Dr. Paris was the first Canadian to go overseas with Operation Crossroads Africa, volunteering in Nigeria in 1958. Dr. Paris is Professor of Christian Social Ethics Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary.
He is the senior editor of the New York University series “Religion, Race, and Ethnicity” and continues to teach throughout the United States, Canada, Jamaica, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa.
The Honourable Donald H. Oliver, Q.C. (Ethiopia 1962)
As a barrister, teacher, entrepreneur, lawyer and Senator, Mr. Oliver has served the people of Canada with distinction for more than 50 years. He volunteered overseas with Crossroads in 1962 on a placement in Ethiopia.
He has since built a successful practice as a civil litigator and educator of law. He is Canada’s first African-Canadian senator.
LAURA DA RE
Laura Da Re is Vice President, Finance at Numeris, an audience measurement company. She is an experienced executive with over twenty-five years in the field of Finance. Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of industries, providing her with a vast range of knowledge and expertise. Laura is a board member of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and mentors accounting students obtaining their CPA designation.
Vanita is a senior non-profit executive with over 20 years of experience in organizational leadership, strategic and operational planning, change management and board governance. Having lived and worked in over 3 countries in Asia and the Middle East, Vanita is passionate about engaging diverse community members and leading multi-sectoral partnerships. Currently, she is the Director of the Centre for Innovation in Health and Wellness (CIHW) at Humber Polytechnic. In addition to her role with Crossroads, she currently serves on the Board of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (ASO). Previously, she was Board Chair and Director at the William Osler Health System. Her community leadership includes being a member of the Community Impact Committee, United Way Greater Toronto, member of the EDI & Community Committee at TMU School of Medicine, Social Entrepreneur Coach at TMU, and a Mentor at the Quadrangle Society, Massey College, University of Toronto. Vanita is passionate about contributing to organizations that are human-centric, impact-oriented, and are continuously learning to make this world inclusive for all.
JEAN OLEMOU
Jean is Co-Founder and Principal of GreenDev Inc., an impact investing firm dedicated to advancing the circular economy in Africa, the Americas, and Europe. He has extensive experience working on financing mandates in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure sectors globally. Jean is a community-minded leader with a track record of serving on boards and advisory committees to advance sustainable development goals in Canada and globally.
FABIEN-LANTERI
Fabien is an attorney specialized in Bank Financing and Project Financing at the law firm Blake, Cassels and Graydon, LLP. He has been involved in numerous financings in Canada, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Other areas of expertise include renewable energy and infrastructure projects, as well as public-private partnerships (P3). Fabien has extensive international development experience with points of focus on Africa, gender equality and sustainable development.
LISA R. LIFSHITZ, CHAIR OF RISK COMMITTEE
Lisa R. Lifshitz is a partner at Torkin Manes LLP and is currently the Chair of its Technology, Privacy and Data Management Group. Lisa is nationally and globally recognized and ranked for..
Janet Riehm, Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee
Janet is Owner and Principal Consultant of Janet Riehm Consulting, advising charities and non-profit organizations internationally. A CPA and CGA, she has provided strategic and financial services to a variety of clients in communities extending from First Nations in Canada to rural development in communities in Africa. She is also a former Crossroader having volunteered in Botswana in addition to having served as a member of the Finance Committee at Crossroads. She joins Crossroads, providing over 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector.
PATRICIA ERB, VICE CHAIR
Board Chair & Chair of Executive Committee & Nominating committee
Patricia Erb was the Interim Executive Director of Crossroads International from December 2018 to May 2019. She has worked with Save the Children throughout countries of Latin America for 23 years before taking up the role of President and CEO for Save the Children Canada in 2011 until the end of 2017. In the mid-1970s, Patricia, was kidnapped and tortured by the Argentine Junta. Patricia has been recognized by both government and human rights organizations for her contribution to the process of truth, memory and reparation in Argentina.
She has also done extensive work on issues of decolonization, cultural preservation and communal well-being with Indigenous Peoples in Latin America, particularly in Bolivia and Canada. She is also known for her work with women’s grassroots organizations and gender transformation.
MARIAMA DRAMÉ, BOARD CHAIR & CHAIR OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
With over 15 years of experience, Mariama Dramé is a seasoned Human Resources Executive and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) advocate.
The Honourable Audrey McLaughlin (Barbados 1986)
Audrey was the leader of the NDP from 1989-1995, making her the first female leader of a political party in the House of Commons. She volunteered in Barbados with Crossroads International in 1986. A committed advocate for women, Audrey has served as President of the Socialist International Women and as member of the National Democratic Institute with which she helped women in Kosovo run the country’s first democratic election.
LAWRENCE-HILL (Niger 1979, Cameroon 1981, Mali 1989, Swaziland 2014)
Lawrence is the award-winning author of ten books, including The Book of Negroes, which his years of work with Crossroads partly inspired. He has volunteered with Crossroads in Niger, Cameroon, Mali and Swaziland. He won the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best Book, and both CBC Radio’s Canada Reads and Radio-Canada’s Combat des livres. Lawrence is also professor of creative writing at the University of Guelph, in Ontario.
ANN MCCAIN EVANS (ETHIOPIA 1976)
Ann volunteered with Crossroads in Ethiopia in 1976. Currently she serves as Chairperson of the Harrison McCain Foundation and as a Director of the Marion McCain Foundation, The McCain Foundation and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. She has served on a number of boards and committees, including the Montreal Board of Trade, the Steering Committee of the Westmount Environment Action Committee and served on the Board of Governors of Acadia University among others. Ann is a native of Florenceville, New Brunswick.
A 1974 graduate of Florenceville High School, Ms. Evans studied at the Canadian Junior College in Lausanne, Switzerland and L’Université de Grenoble, France (Certificate, Languages, Literature and Civilization, 1978) and Trent University (B.A., Politics and History, 1979).
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BURKINA FASO
Poverty, gender-based violence, early marriage and limited participation in political and public life are some of the hardships women and girls face in Burkina Faso. The country has a child marriage prevalence rate of 52% and 76% of women and girls aged 15 to 49 have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Despite positive actions taken by the Burkinabe government, the influence of traditions and culture is still important and continues to weigh on women and girls. Women representation in the Burkinabe parliament is only 11%.
COALITION BURKINABÉ POUR LES DROITS DE LA FEMME (CBDF)
CBDF is a network of 15 NGOs and associations with a diversity of skills and the common goal of improving women’s rights. CBDF works on promoting equality between men and women, defending women’s effective participation in politics and fighting against gender-based violence. Crossroads International and the CBDF main area of collaboration is preventing girls’ forced and early marriages.
ASMADE (ASSOCIATION SONGUI MANÉGRÉ /AIDE AU DÉVELOPPEMENT ENDOGÈNE)
Since 1994, this organization has been committed to the well-being of the populations in Burkina Faso and works directly with 105 grassroots community organizations and 4 networks in catering and processing, agriculture, mutualists in rural and urban areas, with in and out-of-school youth and populations between 14 and 65 years old, especially women and children. Crossroads works with ASMADE since 2020 to improve access to justice and rights in matters of sexual and reproductive health, and reduce gender-based violence, to strengthen the leadership and political representation of women and girls, to increase women’s economic power and increasing women’s resilience to climate change and environmental sustainability.
GIP-PNVB (GROUPEMENT D’INTERÊT PUBLIC – PROGRAMME NATIONAL DE VOLONTARIAT)
The Group was created in 2006 with the mission of enhancing, promoting and developing voluntary engagement in Burkina Faso, structuring and managing the development of national volunteering in order to effectively contribute to national development. Crossorads works with GIP-PNVB since 2020 to strengthen the leadership and political representation of women and girls, to increase the economic power of women and youth, and to increase women’s resilience to climate change and environmental sustainability.
I was sitting with a group of African women pounding yams. Day in day out, they pounded yams. Then, one day, I finally asked: “Wouldn’t you like to do something different?” They stole a glance at each other, and at me, and laughed and laughed. “What kind of question is that? We can’t do anything else. So why would we ask?”
It was one of my first lessons as an aspiring journalist in trying to understand a society on its own terms. It shouldn’t be my questions, never mind the answers. It was their questions that matter.
My Crossroads experience in 1982 changed the direction of my life. It was the catalyst that propelled me into the international work I do to this day.
My placement was in the town of Adzope, at a small private school set in lush tropical forests a short drive from the Ivorian capital, Abidjan. It was my first trip abroad. I am grateful to this day that I started my journey at village level. It gave me a window on a world so different from my own.
Whenever I do journalism training, I recall my own beginnings in an African village which taught me that to truly understand a society, you must try to feel its “heat and dust,” the rhythms of its days. Life at an Adzope school with two fellow Crossroaders was endlessly interesting, absorbing and an occasional challenge!
When my placement ended, I travelled across West Africa to Senegal where I started freelancing as a journalist where I got my first article published in 1983 in “West Africa” magazine. I ended up spending five years in Africa, and my Crossroads experience in those first months shaped my understanding of the continent. It’s a badge of honour when I return to Africa for my work, or meet Africans abroad.
Two years ago, I returned to Adzope. It was bittersweet to walk the paths I had taken so long ago and to see the sad turn Ivory Coast had taken from a beacon of stability to a divided land. Even our much-loved representative there, Tete Kpakote, had to flee the violence.
Each time I visit Canada, I am reminded of how these cultures we discover in our Crossroads placements are now part of our own national mosaic. They present a richness and a responsibility within our own neighbourhoods. More than ever, it seems critical for us to try to understand differences in cultures and attitudes. This is where Crossroads also plays a role.
I will remain forever grateful for my Crossroads experience, a defining moment that opened my eyes to the world, starting with my first meetings with Crossroaders in Toronto. They had such optimism and curiosity. I’ve stayed in touch with my fellow travellers. And in the world I live in now, interviewing everyone from peasants to presidents, I appreciate my connection to the Crossroads community and its commitment to a better world.
Lyse Doucet is a presenter and correspondent for both BBC World Service radio and BBC World News television. She began her journalism career following her Crossroads placement and was based in Abidjan for five years as a foreign correspondent for the BBC. She often anchors special news coverage around the globe and has frequently interviewed world leaders. Her reporting has earned her numerous broadcasting awards. Lyse is an honorary patron for Canadian Crossroads International.
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