Policy Advisor

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Equality Fund - Fonds Égalité

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: $65,000 CAD-$80,000 CAD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Deadline: 10/07/2023
  • Location: Canada 
Movement building
SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES    
  • Analysis: Conduct rigorous analysis of global feminist funding patterns, trends in official development spending (including blended and innovative finance), foreign policy issues, and other related themes - all with a feminist lens.
  • Writing: Draft and contribute to a wide range of documents and products including op-eds, internal background notes, policy briefs, and talking points.
  • Event planning/logistics: Organize and coordinate events, support other staff, coordinate travel, and ensure the smooth running of the policy/partnerships team.
  • Convening/facilitating: Support in bringing together diverse stakeholders and allies to develop common strategies and positions.
  • Communicate: Support with the communication of policy and advocacy messages to diverse audiences via multiple platforms. 
  • Collaborate: Participate in a dynamic team that works in a challenging and ever changing environment.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES 
  • 3-5 years of experience in feminist policy work or related;
  • Masters Degree in Development Studies, Women’s Studies, Global Politics, International Relations or related area;
  • Strong understanding of global development policies, institutions, and trends, with strong gender analysis across these;
  • Understanding of global feminist movements, networks and organizations (Ideally, experience working in these movements);
  • Familiarity and experience working with feminist analysis, principles, and organizations; 
  • Understanding of Canadian and/or other government approaches to feminist development/international assistance policies and programmes;  
  • Commitment to anti-racist practice and to realizing intersectional feminist approaches; 
  • Experience working within feminist funding organizations an asset;
  • Experience working in the global South required (minimum of two years);
  • Training /facilitation skills OR social media experience;
  • Experience organizing meetings, webinars, events;
  • Strong research skills;
  • Strong conceptual skills and intellectual curiosity;
  • Excellent written and communications skills, including research reports, briefing notes;
  • Fluently bilingual in French/ English (required);
  • Fluent in language other than French and English an asset;
  • The ability to thrive in a fast paced and complex environment is essential. You are able juggle multiple priorities, navigate changing realities and work effectively with a range of styles and approaches;
  • We are radical in our optimism and ambition. Your ability to think creatively, bust silos, inspire others, and forge connections will enable your success.

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