EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Neema International Association
Québec City, Québec – International Scope

ABOUT NEEMA INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Neema International Association (NIA) is a community-focused nonprofit organization committed to advancing social inclusion, education, youth and family empowerment, humanitarian support, community development, and international cooperation. The organization works to develop sustainable initiatives that improve the dignity, opportunity, and well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities in Canada and internationally.

POSITION SUMMARY

Neema International Association is seeking a visionary, experienced, and highly responsible Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership to the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will guide the implementation of NIA’s mission, strengthen its programs and partnerships, support responsible organizational growth, and ensure high standards of governance, accountability, transparency, and community service.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with strong nonprofit management, communication, fundraising, partnership-development, and organizational skills. The individual must be able to work effectively with diverse communities, public institutions, nonprofit organizations, donors, volunteers, staff, and international partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership and translate the organization’s vision and mission into practical programs and measurable results.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and implement organizational policies, priorities, annual plans, and budgets.
• Oversee the daily administration, programs, personnel, volunteers, finances, and operations of the organization.
• Develop strong governance, financial-control, reporting, safeguarding, privacy, and risk-management systems.
• Identify appropriate grants, donors, sponsors, and partnership opportunities and coordinate high-quality funding proposals.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with governments, community organizations, educational institutions, foundations, businesses, and international partners.
• Supervise the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of programs and projects.
• Recruit, support, and supervise qualified staff, independent contractors, volunteers, and regional representatives as required.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, safe, and non-discriminatory organizational culture.
• Represent NIA professionally at meetings, conferences, public events, and stakeholder consultations.
• Ensure that the organization complies with applicable Canadian and Québec laws, nonprofit requirements, contractual obligations, and ethical standards.
• Prepare clear operational, financial, and impact reports for the Board and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development of NIA’s activities in Québec while responsibly coordinating approved international initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, international development, social sciences, community development, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least five years of progressively responsible leadership or management experience, preferably in a nonprofit, charitable, community-development, humanitarian, or public-service environment.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program management, budgeting, fundraising, grant development, partnerships, and organizational administration.
• Strong understanding of governance, accountability, safeguarding, confidentiality, and responsible financial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong digital, administrative, and report-writing abilities.
• Fluency in English or French, with the ability to work professionally in both languages considered a strong asset. Additional languages relevant to NIA’s international activities are also an asset.
• Authorization to work in Canada is required for candidates employed in Canada.
• Availability for occasional travel, evening meetings, or weekend activities may be required.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, humility, sound judgment, accountability, cultural sensitivity, discretion, creativity, resilience, and a genuine commitment to serving communities. The Executive Director must be able to unite people around a shared mission while maintaining professional boundaries and high ethical standards.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

The position is based in the Québec City area and may include a combination of office-based, remote, and approved international responsibilities. The final work schedule, compensation, benefits, and start date will be discussed with the selected candidate and confirmed in a written employment agreement.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Neema International Association is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity. Applications are welcomed from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodation may be provided during the recruitment process upon request.