Poverty Reduction Strategy Advisor

1 month ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 18 months

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Director, Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities, this role is accountable for the development and execution of the implementation plan for the Niagara Region Poverty Reduction Strategy. The role will establish and manage relationships with community agencies, local planning bodies, other orders of government, consumer and other stakeholders to establish local priorities, support implementation of actions, and monitor outcomes. The role will develop systems of engagement that will support community ownership and participation in the strategy.

**Education**:

- Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, or a related field (i.e. Sociology, Evaluation, Business/Public Administration, etc.), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Courses or certification in community engagement principles preferred

**Knowledge**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Human / Social Services environment, working with issues of poverty and/or homelessness
- Experience working collaboratively with multiple community partners to improve service to clients
- Knowledge of community services, social assistance delivery systems and social policy issues
- Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills required
- Knowledge of project management techniques/software, facilitation tools, and stakeholder engagement, media relations, and consultation principles and techniques
- Strong research, analytical and computer skills

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Project Management and Regular Reporting (30% of time):_**:

- Aid in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Niagara Region Five Year Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Work with existing stakeholders to develop awareness of poverty reduction and elimination strategies, resources, and capacity
- Assist with the development and implementation of Calls for Proposals
- Coordinate the establishment of a single, common monitoring report to track key poverty indicators
- Identify measures to assess the effectiveness and success of the implementation of the poverty reduction implemented initiatives
- Prepare reports for the province, regional council and standing committees
- Lead all project management functions which includes; internal and external communication, work plans and stakeholder engagement
- Work with relevant agencies to measure performance and impact on poverty reduction and elimination
- Ensure internal coordination of departments and resources

**_ Establish and maintain governance structures that will support the implementation of a Five Year Niagara Region Poverty Reduction Strategy (20% of time):_**:

- Establish a regional planning working group and local planning groups as appropriate to coordinate planning efforts in support of the Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Develop a formal terms of reference for the core advisory group
- Establish accountabilities of roles and reporting linkages for the Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Establish and define a coordinated, community-based engagement model and its recommended actions and clarify governance structure that will support the implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy

**_ Develop Internal and External Stakeholder Relationships (20% of time):

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