Senior Program Officer, Student Refugee Program (SRP) Atlantic Region

POSITION TITLE : Senior Program Officer Student Refugee Program (SRP) - Atlantic Region

POSITION LOCATION : Halifax (Remote) based in Atlantic Region

REPORTS TO : Manager SRP Network

CONTRACT TERM : Indeterminate

SALARY LEVEL : PRO 2( $61000 - $70000)

LANGUAGES REQUIRED : Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset

APPLICATION DEADLINE : January 7th 2026

EXPECTED START DATE : As soon as possible

BACKGROUND

WUSC is a Canadian global development organization working to catalyze positive education and economic outcomes for young people. We bring together and collaborate with a diverse network of partners (including students volunteers schools governments not-for-profits and businesses) who share this mission. Together we influence systems change and foster inclusive youth-centered solutions that enable young people to thrive and belong. We work with all young people with a focus on women and displaced populations. WUSC currently operates in 28 countries across Africa Asia the Middle East and Latin America and the Caribbean as well as in Canada with an annual budget of approximately CAD $65 million. Our global team includes over 100 staff in Canada and more than 250 staff internationally implementing a diverse portfolio of development projects in collaboration with numerous multilateral and bilateral donors and philanthropic foundations.

Amongst other global programs WUSC manages the worlds-longest standing refugee education pathway known as the Student Refugee Program . Over 40 years nearly 3000 students have been resettled to Canada to begin their studies. Each year WUSC works with a network of 100 sponsoring post-secondary institutions and 1200 volunteers to provide peer-to-peer support to arriving refugee students fund the costs of sponsorship and to advocate for institutional and policy changes that support refugee inclusion both on and off campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Manager SRP Network the Senior Program Officer will be responsible for coordinating and advancing the growth of the Student Refugee Program for the Atlantic Region including sponsorship development and monitoring training and tailored support and engagement with Local Committees SRP Students and program Alumni.

Refugee Sponsorship and Compliance

• Lead the implementation of the SRP engagement and growth strategy in the Region.
• Oversee for the annual SRP sponsorship commitments process within the Atlantic Region (incl. coordinating the cycle launch managing the collection and review of all applications before submitting final recommendation for approval)
• Support sponsorship groups in the Atlantic Region

to develop and finalize their settlement plans assessing and reviewing them prior to proceeding with immigration.

Technical assistance and support

Stakeholder engagement

Monitoring Evaluation Reflection and Learning (MERL) and Reporting

Other

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

Experience & Competencies

Refugee resettlement or settlement sector

Travel

WHY WORK WITH WUSC

Join Us. Our work is important cutting-edge and rewarding. We encourage curiosity innovation and flexibility.

WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce. We offer employees exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference in the lives of youth around the world. Employees at WUSC work hard to create lasting change in education economic opportunities and empowerment.

Heres some of what you can expect working with us in Canada :

APPLICATIONS

WUSCs activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff volunteers representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility respect honesty and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment coercion sexual exploitation or abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates must be legally allowed to work in Canada. Please note that only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to facilitate the initial screening of applications based on criteria outlined in the job description. The ultimate decision to interview and hire is determined by our dedicated hiring team.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Public Health,Program Management,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,Security,Economic Development,Counterintelligence,Program Design,Program Development,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1