Careers – Uzima Women Relief Group International

Careers at Uzima

At Uzima Women Relief Group International, we are committed to empowering communities and creating meaningful impact through our programs and services. Our work is driven by compassion, collaboration, and a strong dedication to supporting individuals and families.

We are looking for passionate, reliable, and motivated individuals who want to make a difference. Whether you are starting your career or looking to grow your experience, Uzima offers a supportive and purpose-driven environment where your contributions truly matter.

Explore our current opportunities below and become part of a team that is changing lives every day.

Project Coordinator Part-time position

Renumeration
$25 per hour

The Project Coordinator is the primary point-person responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects that relate to black and racialized communities within Toronto and the GTA. The person should be creative with ideas on how to work effectively on projects.

Requirements

Post-Secondary Education in Project Coordination/Management, Business Management or related field. Degree an asset
Minimum 2 years of direct work experience in project coordination/management in a Canadian nonprofit organization.
Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods.
Intuitive grasp of organizational structure to manage cross-departmental and cross-disciplinary resource allocation.
Superb creation and facilitation of meetings, feedback sessions, and briefings to create consensus among stakeholders.
Able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including technical, professional, and senior management.
Strong knowledge of financial management, technology management, and internal controls.
Strong knowledge of Internet technologies, including MS office suites and social media handles
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
Ability to create and edit project documents, materials, and presentations.
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
Persuasive and motivating
Bilingual (English and French) an asset
G driving license and owning a car an asset

Core Competencies

Develop work plans for project activities, outputs, and outcomes
Participate in creating reports and grant writing
Outreach and recruitment of project participants
Develop and implement strategies to support clients
Conduct virtual and in-person workshops to educate participants
Purchase and distribute supplies to participants in need
Conduct basic accounting for the projects
Maintain and grow active WhatsApp support groups for participants
Collaborate with community groups and agencies for ongoing information sharing and expanded systems-level advocacy
Process surveys and analyze survey results
Support the creation of partnership agreements with community agencies
Research, compile, and provide information to Uzima staff to assist in planning programs
Other tasks as assigned depending on needs of the organization

Job Duties:

Develop work plans for project activities, outputs, and outcomes
Participate in creating reports and grant writing
Outreach and recruitment of project participants
Develop and implement strategies to support clients
Conduct virtual workshops to educate participants as needed
Conduct basic accounting for projects
Maintain and grow active WhatsApp support groups for project participants
Collaborate with community groups and agencies for ongoing information sharing and expanded systems-level advocacy
Process surveys e.g. into survey monkey, analyzing survey results and creating reports
Support the creation of partnership agreements with community agencies
Research, compile, and provide information to Uzima staff to assist in planning activities including grant writing
Prepare content for website and other social media platforms
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor depending on needs of the organization

Working Conditions

21 hours part time Work from Office.
12 Months fixed term with possibility of renewal
Able to attend and conduct presentations.

Please submit your resume to the Executive Director at jacobet@uzimawomeninternational.org
by August 20, 2026. NO PHONE CALLS

FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

12 months contract, part time (21 hours per week, 3 days)

Renumeration
$25 per hour

Summary
Uzima Women Relief Group International is a Charitable organization incorporated in Ontario with a mandate to support families and communities affected by poverty, war and disease domestically and internationally thus contributing to the global efforts to relieve poverty. Uzima conducts many projects for women, seniors, and youth within marginalized communities in Toronto in partnership with other agencies. Fundraising is the main source of income for the organization to finance its projects and reach its mission and objectives. Uzima is therefore looking for an experienced fundraising coordinator to strengthen its fundraising activities and
raise more funds

POSITION SUMMARY:

The fundraising coordinator will be supervised by the Finance Manager and Executive Director This is a part-time, one-year contract position. The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraising coordinator, able to effectively multi-task on multiple assignments, and will manage a wide variety of fundraising options.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Work with Finance Manager in planning and administering the annual fundraising budget.
Planning, developing and executing direct online and mail campaigns.
Identifying and soliciting major gift prospects.
Developing and managing efforts to identify, solicit, communicate, track and renew annual donors.
Identifying sources and preparing proposals to government, corporations, foundations and private granting agencies.
Planning, management and execution of all fundraising events including development and solicitation of corporate sponsorship and coordination of logistics
Implementation of staff fundraising initiatives within Uzima with support from partners
Development and distribution of collateral material such as Annual Report and E-Newsletters
Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

University degree in Commerce, Business administration, or related degree with excellent accounting knowledge
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the non-profit sector or in a similar role in any other establishment
Demonstrated success and ability to plan and execute a fundraising campaigns or marketing events
Excellent grant writing and prospect research skills, evidence of success
Excellent knowledge of fundraising tools
Ability to create and manage fundraising or marketing budgets
Knowledge of online and direct mail campaigns
Strong organizational communication, and time management skills
Highly organized, computer, digital and social media proficiency
Results oriented
Bilingual in English and French an asset
G Driver’s License and ownership of a vehicle an asset
Willingness to learn new skills

Please send your cover letter and resume by August 20, 2026 to: Executive Director, Uzima Women Relief Group International
Email: jacobet@uzimawomeninternational.org

NO PHONE CALLS