Position: Program Director, CLIC-LEARNING
Reports to: President and CEO
Starting Date: February 2016
Salary Range: Combination of a base salary of $70,000 and results-based bonus package
Canadian Leaders in International Consulting Inc. (CLIC) has established a LEARNING Division, which is dedicated to offering high quality training courses certified by our own qualified specialists, in partnership with Canadian colleges and universities and international institutes. CLIC-LEARNING will build on CLIC’s excellent reputation in providing specialized training to public institutions and not-for-profit clients.
CLIC-LEARNING will implement current contracts for students and professionals to study in Canada. Through this endeavor, we will target governments, international organizations, not-for-profit organizations, private sector companies, and individuals. We will offer a suite of services to be provided at our international offices and in Canada at our partner institutes. CLIC-Learning will offer regular certificate-based skills development, including English as a Second Language and other technical courses in a mixed delivery method (instructor and E-Learning).
CLIC-LEARNING will provide services to those wishing to study in Canadian universities, public and private colleges. This service will be provided as a fee for service in a brokerage service approach that will target individuals and institutions. CLIC-LEARNING will have agreements with Canadian education institutions and service providers. It will also facilitate Scholarship Funds in partnership with World University Services of Canada (WUSC) and other partners.
This initiative is a key strategic objective to grow the company’s LEARNING brand of services globally starting with the MENA Region where we have a comparative advantage. CLIC will initially begin programming in Iraq, Libya, Tunisia and Mauritania in 2016-2017. We have conducted the research and identified the demands in these specific areas:
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Provide short-term training in-country; training courses to government, public and the private sector in management.
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Provide summer training and some specialized training in Canada. There are many opportunities for professionals to come to Canada to be trained at Canadian institutions.
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Provide certified education from Canadian institutions: English as a Second Language (ESL), management, health sector services, management and IT for college certification.
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Provide brokerage services; there are many people seeking to come to Canada to study at colleges and universities. This service is in high demand in particular because Canada is perceived as an excellent destination for education
Therefore, CLIC is seeking a professional with the demonstrable experience to lead the implementation of the strategic objectives of CLIC-LEARNING. He/she will have extensive knowledge and understanding of the Canadian education sector as well as having applicable experience in an international context. CLIC is expecting the Director to work closely with the CEO to further refine the development strategy and establish the partnerships required in Canada and abroad to ensure this initiative’s success.
Major Responsibilities:
- Implement and successfully execute the defined strategic deliverables
- Based on a needs analysis, determine the priority and sequencing of the strategic deliverables
- Establish program structure and process
- Build partnerships with Canadian and international partners in the fields of education and training
- Hire a team of staff and instructors and oversee the results
- Mobilize and manage the team and ensure that all activities are being implemented efficiently and according to plan
- Prepare budgets and establish financial objectives with the CFO and CEO
- Establish a marketing strategy, establish a sales force and oversee the achievement of targets
- Assist in the achievement of financial target
- Work actively on business development with a team of staff at HQ and in our office overseas
1) Skills & abilities
- Project Management and international experience
- Efficient and well-organized
- Excellent project planning skills
- Self-sufficient/can set own priorities and follow through
- People management skills, i.e. builds and maintains strong interpersonal relations
- Ability to delegate to project officers and monitor their work
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to identify opportunities for projects
- Excellent computer/software utilization skills
- Ability to follow through
- Leadership skills, i.e. lead by example
- Be a team player
2) Personal suitability
- Mature and demonstrate honesty and integrity
- Ability to disagree respectfully while speaking truth to power
- Looking to learn and grow
- Cultural awareness and willingness to work with a very diverse team from different cultures and in different time zones
- Willing to travel
- Excellent work ethics
3) Knowledge
- Understands well political and cultural environment CLIC is working in
- Knowledge of Canadian Education system, universities and colleges
- Knowledge of Government of Canada rules and regulations for the education and training system
- Education: Master’s in Education or equivalent (BA and Higher Diploma)
4) Experience
- Has education/training experience in Canada and/or abroad
- Experience in establishing partnerships with education institutions
- Has worked with universities and colleges
- Experience working in growing organizations
5) Languages
- Excellent English language skills
- Excellent French language skills
- Arabic language is highly desired
6) Other Attributes
- Willing to train others and help them grow
- Positive Personality
- A go-getter
- Promotes positive attitude in office & outside
- Passionate about the development of countries in the MENA region
Please note: Permanent residency in Canada is required for this position.
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to info@clic-consultants.com no later than Friday, January 22nd, 2016 at 5pm (EST).
More information at http://clic-consultants.com/about/opportunities