Policy and Government Relations Officer

Summary

Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills, time management, and writing skills, the Policy and Government Relations Officer effectively coordinates the implementation of a variety of projects to galvanize continued engagement of stakeholders.

Description

POSITION: POLICY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICER

STATUS: 1.0 FTE

REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND GENDER EQUALITY

LOCATION: VIRTUAL, BASED IN CANADA. 

WHO WE ARE:

The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is a proud membership of more than 100 non-governmental organizations (NGOS), academic institutions and health professional associations partnering to improve health outcomes for women and children in more than 1,000 communities worldwide. CanWaCH unites the expertise and commitment of Canadian organizations and individuals to advance the health and rights of women, children and adolescents globally, envisioning a world where women, children and adolescents, in all their diversity, realize their right to thrive in full health. 

CanWaCH is a completely virtual organization, with all staff operating from home offices across Canada. Human resources, financial management and all functions of the organization take place in a fast -paced virtual office space. We have been intentional in building our virtual organization and know that skills such as: adaptability, problem solving, and thinking outside the box are critical attributes needed to thrive as part of our team. We strive to create an environment of radical candor, matched with a ‘can-do’ attitude and ambition. You would be an excellent fit if you see yourself as a ‘builder’ and inspire community and connections. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills, time management, and writing skills, the Policy and Government Relations Officer effectively coordinates the implementation of a variety of projects to galvanize continued engagement of stakeholders. This work is primarily done through the following areas of activity: 

• Deliver policy and government relations activities 
  • Support internal reporting including data collection, activity monitoring and tracking and analysis, ensuring that outputs and deliverables are met;
  • Support the coordination and delivery of in-person and online CanWaCH activities including meeting logistics, coordination of schedules, sourcing meeting locations and supporting travel plans;
  • Support the successful coordination of meetings including outreach to stakeholders, preparation of agendas, meeting minutes and briefing notes;
• Coordinating sector working groups 
  • Lead on coordinating sector working group meetings, including work planning, scheduling, setting up Zoom calls, developing agendas in consultation with the Director, Strategic Partnerships and Gender Equality, circulating meeting materials in advance, recording meeting minutes, advancing working group deliverables etc.; 
  • Support on advancing CanWaCH priorities, including monitoring deliverables, timelines, action items, and preparing communications for sector partners; 
  • Contribute to key sector initiatives and outputs, such as supporting event project cycles, written materials, webinars, knowledge exchange activities, key government relations moments, etc. 
• Strategic support 
  • Conduct research and prepare briefings, as requested, on a broad scope of global health and gender equality topics;
  • Provide strategic assistance to the Director, Strategic Partnerships and Gender Equality  in developing effective and efficient processes;
  • Support coordination of special projects, as assigned. 

Required Skills:

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience. We welcome applications from new and recent graduates.
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline such as, but not limited to, public administration, political science, international development, global studies, or other relevant fields;
• Demonstrated passion for global health and gender equality
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to handle and organize varied workloads
• Proven ability to communicate with a high degree of effectiveness both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated aptitudes in discretion, tact and negotiation
• Demonstrated sense of humour
• Excellent computer software knowledge (Google Drive, online office and project management software, ZOOM, Microsoft Office) and demonstrated aptitude at learning new software
• Highly self-motivated, with an ability to work independently in a virtual office setting
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of coordination project lifecycle for meetings and events 

Desired Skills:

• Bilingual in English and French
• Demonstrated experience of successfully working in a coalition or membership-based environment or in an environment which required engagement of diverse stakeholders. 

The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health | Partenariat canadien pour la santé des femmes et des enfants practices employment equity and is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, including members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Accessible formats of this posting are available upon request.

Deadline for applications is January 15, 2023 by 11:59 PM EST.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

NOTE: While we appreciate the interest of all those who apply, we will only communicate with those who are selected to proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process.

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