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POSITION: SENIOR POLICY ADVISORSTATUS: 1.0 FTEREPORTING TO: DIRECTOR, POLICY AND PARTNERSHIPSSALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION: $75,240 - $89,000WHO WE ARE:The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is a proud membership of more than 100 non-governmental and civil society organizations, academic institutions, health professional associations and private sector entities working to improve health outcomes for women and children in more than 1,000 communities worldwide. CanWaCH brings together the expertise and commitment of Canadian organizations and individuals to advance the health and rights of women, children and adolescents globally. We envision a world where women, children and adolescents, in all their diversity, realize their right to thrive in full health.PURPOSE:The Senior Policy Advisor is a key member of the team, responsible for advancing and supporting CanWaCH’s policy and government relations work. The role develops policy materials, manages issues, prepares strategic recommendations, and carries out engagement activities with government and sector partners. The Advisor works closely with the Director to implement a coordinated and impactful approach to government and partner engagement.WORK LOCATION:This position is home based and operates within CanWaCH’s virtual office model, with regular set hours from a home office setting. The successful candidate must be based in the Ottawa area and able to travel as required.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Working within a collaborative and fast paced environment, the Senior Policy Advisor supports the advancement of CanWaCH’s policy, government relations and stakeholder engagement priorities. The role contributes to the development of key initiatives, prepares policy materials and recommendations, manages emerging issues and carries out engagement activities that support CanWaCH’s strategic direction. The Advisor ensures effective knowledge translation across the organization and the sector and helps maintain a coordinated and integrated approach to stakeholder engagement.The Senior Policy Advisor works closely with the Director, Policy and Partnerships, members of the Senior Management Team and the Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Working Group, demonstrating strong professionalism and superior communication skills across all interactions.Specific responsibilities include:Advancing CanWaCH’s Stakeholder Engagement Priorities<ul><li>Leads coordination of the Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Working Group, including work plan development, preparation of agendas and materials, tracking action items and advancing deliverables.</li><li>Contributes to the design and implementation of a stakeholder engagement strategy, ensuring CanWaCH is positioned as a credible, solutions focused partner.</li><li>Identifies, monitors and tracks key opportunities for engagement with government, partners and sector allies.</li><li>Represents CanWaCH on relevant coalitions, technical and thematic working groups, and collaborative sector initiatives as required.</li><li>Builds and maintains strong, respectful relationships with member organizations and sector partners to support collective action and alignment.</li></ul>Supporting Policy and Government Relations Work<ul><li>Develops policy briefs, letters, statements, submissions and other materials that advance CanWaCH’s leadership on global health and gender equality.</li><li>Monitors and analyzes political developments, government priorities, parliamentary activities and emerging issues relevant to CanWaCH’s mandate, and provides timely updates and advice.</li><li>Supports engagement with parliamentarians, ministerial offices, government officials and political staff by preparing backgrounders, meeting notes, speaking points and follow up materials.</li><li>Participates in meetings with parliamentarians and government officials, providing clear and credible representation of CanWaCH’s positions.</li><li>Ensures alignment between CanWaCH’s priorities and key thematic areas, policies, government commitments and global moments.</li><li>Prepares content for events, workshops, roundtables, briefings and webinars led or co-led by CanWaCH.</li><li>Supports planning and coordination of institutional government and partner meetings and events, ensuring clear objectives, quality materials and consistent follow through.</li><li>Contributes to sector wide coordination efforts, including joint policy statements, budget submissions, advocacy campaigns and coordinated responses to emerging issues.</li></ul>SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:As the successful candidate, you will have:<ul><li>Post-secondary education in a related discipline.</li><li>A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, public policy, international cooperation, global health or related fields.</li><li>Direct experience engaging with government, including preparing materials for and participating in meetings with parliamentarians, ministerial offices and senior officials.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Canada’s international assistance, global health and gender equality policy landscape, including key institutions, commitments and decision making processes.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop clear, credible and actionable policy briefs, statements, submissions and recommendations.</li><li>Proven ability to manage complex issues, prioritize competing demands and deliver high quality work in fast moving environments.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to political, governmental and sector audiences.</li><li>Strong relationship building skills, with experience working collaboratively across coalitions, networks or multi stakeholder initiatives.</li><li>High degree of discretion, sound judgment, tact and professionalism.</li><li>Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks while contributing effectively to a small, high performing team.</li><li>A commitment to human rights, gender equality, diversity and social justice.</li><li>Eligibility to engage in government relations activities without restrictions, including compliance with federal and provincial lobbying regulations.</li></ul>DESIRED SKILLS<ul><li>Fluency in both English and French</li></ul>We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Should you require an accommodation or adjustment, please indicate this in your application.CanWaCH is an equal opportunity employer. We believe deeply in equality and diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code. CanWaCH particularly welcomes submissions from qualified applicants from diverse communities, including but not limited to: youth, Indigenous communities, newcomer Canadians, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2I communities.CanWaCH does not tolerate harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation or abuse of any form. All offers of employment are conditional upon signing Human Resource Policies.WHAT WE OFFER<ul><li>Opportunity to work remotely</li><li>A knowledgeable, high-achieving, and fun team</li><li>A competitive base salary</li><li>Employee medical, dental, vision, benefits plan</li><li>Contribution to retirement plan</li><li>Wellness allowance</li><li>Competitive vacation allowance</li></ul>All staff must be eligible to work in Canada and able to travel for work.RECRUITMENT TIMELINEWe invite candidates to submit a cover letter that clearly explains their qualifications for this role, along with a current resume no later than 11:59 PM (EASTERN) on December 4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in interviews on December 11 or 12. We kindly ask applicants to hold these dates as much as possible for scheduling. Candidates selected for an interview will receive advance notice.<ul></ul>

Canadian Network for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Senior Policy Advisor

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery within The Department of Surgery is looking for a part-time, temporary (6-month, possibility of extension) Communications and Engagement Coordinator. Please see below for the details.Under the general direction of the Division Head, the Communications and Engagement Coordinator supports the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital in promoting its excellence in clinical care, research, education, and community leadership. This position requires regular interaction with faculty members, staff, alumni, and external partners. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:Website Management:<ul><li>Update and improve the division’s website layout, content, and design</li><li>Ensure information is current, engaging, and reflective of divisional achievements and programs</li></ul>Branding &amp; Communications:<ul><li>Develop and implement consistent branding and messaging across all platforms</li><li>Create and manage promotional materials, newsletters, and internal communications</li></ul>Social Media &amp; Public Presence:<ul><li>Develop a content calendar and post regularly on social media (e.g., X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)</li><li>Highlight divisional news, achievements, research, and events</li></ul>Fundraising &amp; Alumni Engagement:<ul><li>Support divisional fundraising initiatives and partnerships</li><li>Coordinate outreach to alumni, donors, and community partners</li></ul>Event Coordination:<ul><li>Assist/ Organize divisional social and academic events (e.g., retreats, award ceremonies, fundraising events)</li><li>Assist with logistics, promotion, and coordination</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Graduating student or completion of a post-secondary degree/diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field</li><li>Strong writing, editing, and digital media skills</li><li>Experience with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal)</li><li>Familiarity with social media management and content creation</li><li>Event planning or fundraising experience is considered an asset</li><li>Strong organizational skills, creativity, and ability to work independently</li><li>Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset</li></ul>WORK CONDITIONS<ul><li>Part-time: approximately 20 hours per week (flexible schedule)</li><li>Hybrid work possible; some in-person attendance at events or meetings required</li></ul>Compensation: $32.00 – $40.00/hr, commensurate with experience.COMMENTS TO APPLICANTWe thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.The Department of Surgery is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

The Ottawa Hospital 

Communications and Engagement Coordinator

***Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only***&nbsp;Assignment Type: Canadian International Volunteer&nbsp;Assignment ID: VA-106922Assignment Title: Communications and Visibility AdvisorPartner: Tea Association of Malawi LimitedCountry: MalawiDuration: 4 to 5 monthsTime Commitment: Full-time<h2>Assignment Context</h2>Are you passionate about improving economic opportunities for young women globally? Do you have communications strategies and tools development skills to share?As the Communications and Visibility Advisor with the Tea Association of Malawi in Blantyre, Malawi, you will assist to increase the visibility of the tea sector gender mainstreaming program.Apply today to make an impact in the empowerment of women in the Malawi tea sector!<h2>Roles and Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Review and enhance the current social media strategy to improve reach and engagement, and support the development and scheduling of high-quality, consistent content</li><li>Guide the monitoring of communication reach and impact through data collection and analysis, providing actionable recommendations for adapting strategies and work plans</li><li>Conduct a comprehensive review of the organization's website in collaboration with the team and develop a work plan to improve its content, usability, and relevance</li><li>Work with the team to highlight the association's success stories, showcasing the impactful work and achievements of both individual member estates and smallholder farmers</li><li>Emphasize efforts in gender equality and women’s empowerment, celebrating key milestones and transformative initiatives</li><li>Support to promote the Malawi Tea, capturing its role in driving sustainable development and uplifting the tea sector in Malawi</li><li>Consistently apply a gender equality lens in all communication activities, ensuring women’s stories and perspectives are highlighted prominently</li><li>Incorporate an environmental sustainability and climate action lens in developing success stories and updating website content</li><li>Participate in pre-assignment training</li><li>Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or within 6 months after the end of the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers must also report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and during the 6 months following its completion to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities.</li><li>Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and resources to achieve the fundraising goal.</li><li>Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.</li></ul><h2>Experience and Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Degree in communications, public relations, digital marketing, or other related field</li><li>Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communications strategies and work plans</li><li>Knowledge of digital communications marketing, social media tools, trends, and best practices</li><li>Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise</li><li>A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering</li><li>Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity</li><li>Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development</li><li>Experience living and working internationally considered an asset</li><li>Written and oral fluency in English.</li></ul><h2>Project Description</h2>Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.<h2>Partner Description</h2>The Tea Association of Malawi (Ltd) is the representative body of all tea estates, tea companies, producers and processors, and it represents the interests of tea growers and producers in Malawi. Responsible for promoting all aspects of the tea industry and addressing all matters of potential concern by coordinating and communicating the interests of the Tea Industry in Malawi’s economy and maintains linkages with national and international associations.The Tea Association also disseminates information and assists members in answering questions about the industry and in working out any problems that they may encounter. Membership affords the opportunity to keep abreast of the latest tea trends and keep up-to-date on important governmental matters. To enable sustainable growth of the Malawian tea market as a whole, while guiding our membership through an ever changing external environment; it has created practices and mechanisms for issues relating to hired labor and smallholders that have significantly improved the terms and conditions on which the estate sector engages with both groups<h2>Support Package</h2><ul><li>Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment</li><li>Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers</li><li>In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment</li><li>Language training in country of assignment, where required</li><li>Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance</li><li>Airfare to and from the assignment country</li><li>Visa/work permit</li><li>Pre-departure medical exam</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vaccinations and antimalarial medication</li><li>Criminal record verification</li><li>Vacation leave entitlement</li><li>Debriefing after completion of assignment</li><li>An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!</li></ul>

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