The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of local governments, representing their interests with the federal government. 

With over 2,000 members, including Canada’s largest cities, small urban areas, rural and remote communities, as well as 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations, FCM represents more than 90% of the country’s population. Through its advocacy, funding offers and diverse programs, FCM’s work has a direct impact on Canadians’ quality of life.

At FCM, we are committed to making the communities Canadians live in more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable. We aspire to be deeply respectful, collaborative, empowering and inclusive. All leaders in the organization embrace these values, the corporate culture and the passion for FCM’s mission.

The Manager provides cross-project leadership and technical guidance across international projects to (1) translate Global Affairs Canada (GAC) economic priorities into actionable project-level interventions, and (2) ensure the meaningful involvement of Canadian municipalities in project objectives, work plans, and results frameworks related to disaster risk and preparedness. The role integrates economic programming, stakeholder engagement, and results-based management (RBM) to ensure that trade-related opportunities—such as private-sector collaboration, clean and low-carbon technologies, and knowledge exchange—are effectively embedded within project strategies, implementation plans, and performance reporting.

In addition, the Manager is responsible for the orientation, training, and logistical coordination required for the deployment of municipal expertise across FCM’s international projects related to climate adaptation, asset management, and disaster risk and preparedness for the South Africa project. The same level of orientation may be required for Canadian private sector entities and personnel if/when they are engaged on Global Affairs Canada projects. The Manager works in close collaboration with the Project Manager and the Project Operations Manager to ensure municipal volunteers are fully prepared and effectively supported to contribute to FCM’s international programming.

The Manager is accountable for providing specialized technical leadership and advisory support across FCM's international projects. Acting as a senior in-house subject matter expert, the Manager ensures the consistent integration of relevant thematic content—particularly related to economic development, private sector engagement, and partnerships—across project design, implementation, reporting, and knowledge products, in alignment with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) requirements and FCM standards. The Manager also facilitates strategic and high level linkages with private sector actors and networks to support project objectives, contributes to the development of knowledge products and content-driven outputs, and oversees the effective engagement of municipalities and municipal experts, including mobilization, coordination, and knowledge exchange, with a particular focus on the SARM project.

Project Management & Operational Integration

• Lead the integration of economic and private-sector considerations into project delivery, and ensuring consistent application of this thematic content across projects. Lead cross-project planning and implementation by working closely with project managers and technical teams to ensure economic considerations are reflected in annual work plans, budgets, risk management approaches, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Lead the strategic deployment and alignment of Canadian municipal expertise, particularly for South Africa, by overseeing the identification, preparation, and coordination  of Canadian municipal partners and technical experts, ensuring their engagement is aligned with project needs such as disaster risk and preparedness and implementation timelines.
• Strengthen project oversight, reporting, and learning by preparing internal guidance, implementation notes, and briefing materials that support decision-making, performance reporting, and continuous improvement across projects.

Alignment with Project Strategies, Work Plans & RBM

• Lead the alignment of economic and private-sector considerations with project strategies by integrating them into Project Implementation Plans (PIPs), Annual Work Plans (AWPs), and Performance Measurement Frameworks (PMFs), including indicator development, data disaggregation, and target setting in collaboration with MEL/RBM resources across projects.
  Coordinate inputs and contribute to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) reporting requirements, including semi-annual and annual results and operations reports, ensuring outputs and outcomes are clearly documented, evidence-based, and audit-ready.
• Lead the development of project reports in accordance with GAC formats and requirements, working closely with project managers and MEL/RBM resources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Guide adaptive project management by identifying implementation risks or changes in operating conditions that may affect delivery timelines, partnerships, or expected results, and by proposing practical adjustments to work plans and activities.

Municipal Engagement 

• Lead the engagement of Canadian municipalities within the SARM project, ensuring participating partners are well prepared and positioned to contribute to clearly defined project results.
• Oversee the coordination of municipal expert deployments, including travel, accommodation, and expense processes, ensuring efficiency and alignment with project needs.
• Lead the collection and analysis of feedback from municipal experts to support continuous improvement of engagement approaches, operational processes, and the application of best practices across FCM International programming.

Partner & Stakeholder Engagement (Canada and Overseas)

• Work in close collaboration with the FCM policy and public affairs team.
• Serve as the FCM International lead with Canadian and overseas stakeholders to connect GAC economic and trade-related programming priorities to project pipelines (e.g., municipal exchanges, technical missions, applied knowledge products), in collaboration with decentralized teams.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with municipal associations, government partners, and private-sector stakeholders to strengthen coordination mechanisms and resource mobilization relevant to inclusive, climate-resilient, and disaster-prepared investments, particularly within the SARM project.
• Manage the mobilization and coordination of municipal expertise by facilitating collaboration among Canadian, South African, Vietnamese, and Tunisian municipal experts and technical resource persons, ensuring timely and effective technical inputs aligned with project needs.

Private Sector Linkages, Financing Pathways & Clean Technology Opportunities 

• Lead the process to identify private-sector engagement opportunities and financing pathways that complement project objectives, including municipal small-scale initiatives, nature-based and low-carbon solutions, quality-assured proposals, and structured collaboration mechanisms aligned with project needs.
• Provide expertise and practical guidance on environmental sustainability and clean technology options relevant to specific project contexts and partner demand, including resilience, disaster risk reduction, and clean/low-carbon considerations integrated during Project Implementation Plan (PIP) development.
• Review and support the design of pilot initiatives to ensure alignment with donor requirements and project risk-management standards, including procurement processes, milestone tracking, and compliance with approval and vendor-management procedures.

Knowledge Products, Communications & Learning 

• Lead or co-lead the development of applied knowledge products, including briefs, case studies, webinars, and guidance notes, and integrate them into project communication strategies and learning agendas across ACICT, VnCRM, and SARM.
• Translate technical and implementation-related insights into clear, accessible materials for municipal leaders, local government associations, Canadian municipal experts, and civil society stakeholders, supporting effective uptake and use at the project level.
• Document lessons learned and good practices from project implementation to inform cross-project learning, continuous improvement, and the design of future programming.

Core Deliverables / KPIs

• Quarterly project context and implementation notes tailored to ACICT, VNCRM, and SARM, highlighting key delivery considerations, risks and opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Integrated economic and private-sector–related sections within PIPs, AWPs, PMFs, and donor reports, including disaggregated indicators and contribution analysis.
• A defined pipeline of partnerships and initiatives supporting project objectives (e.g., exchanges, pilot initiatives, private-sector collaborations), with clear milestones and risk-mitigation measures.
• Two to four applied knowledge products per year (e.g., briefs, webinars, toolkits) that support municipal resilience, climate action, disaster preparedness, and governance outcomes.

• Degree in public administration, international development, economics, international trade, or a related field; an advanced degree is an asset.
• Significant professional experience (7+ years) in project or program management roles within international development, economic development, or trade-related programming, including translating trade-related priorities into practical activities, partnerships, and implementation plans.
• Demonstrated experience working within results-based management (RBM) frameworks in donor-funded programs, including planning, monitoring, reporting, and compliance requirements, preferably with Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
• Proven experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including government institutions, municipal associations, private-sector actors, and civil society organizations, across diverse geographic and institutional contexts.
• Experience preparing clear, concise implementation notes, briefing materials, and reports for senior management and donor audiences, including content related to economic or trade-adjacent programming.
• Proven experience working on programs in, or in partnership with, countries in Africa and the Indo-Pacific region is required.
• Languages: English is required, French is considered a strong asset