Program Officer

2 months ago

Ottawa, Canada ParlAmericas Full time

**Position**:Program Officer - Policy Analysis, M&E and Technical Writing

**Location**:Ottawa, Canada (this position requires some in-office attendance)

**Language Profile**:English (primary) and Spanish (intermediate) required

French and/or Portuguese fluency = strong asset

**Key Qualifications**:Exceptional English writing and analytical thinking abilities

**Estimated Start Date**:As soon as possible

**Application Deadline**: Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis as they are received

**ABOUT PARLAMERICAS**

ParlAmericas is the inter-parliamentary institution that promotes parliamentary diplomacy in the Inter
- American system. Convening the national legislatures from North, Central and South America and the

Caribbean, ParlAmericas works to strengthen democratic governance in the hemisphere by enhancing

the ability of legislators to fulfill their roles and responsibilities through exchanges of good practices, the

production of tailored resources, and by promoting cooperative political dialogue between parliaments

and with governments, multilateral institutions and civil society organizations at a regional and national

level.

***

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Program Officer to join our team. The ideal

policy research and analysis. **This position requires a very strong writer in English, with the ability to**

**communicate complex information clearly and effectively.**

An understanding of international development project management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E),

and reporting in compliance with requirements of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is considered an asset,

but the primary skill being sought is excellence in public policy research, analysis and technical writing;

to undertake donor reporting-related tasks.

**PRIMARY DUTIES**

**Public Policy Research and Technical Writing to Support Parliamentary Programming**
- Support the drafting of publications and technical briefings tailored for parliamentarians in the

to collect, analyze, and synthesize information into clear, concise, engaging, and practical content
that responds to requests from parliamentarians.
- Draft other written products, including speeches, declarations, press releases, political

statements, activity summaries, and website and social media content, with attention to clarity,
political neutrality, and consistent use of the organization’s voice.
- Support programmatic content development (agendas, methodologies, summaries) for virtual

and in-person activities.
- Conduct gender equality research and analysis to inform the development of activities in

collaboration with implementing teams, including in areas that are not traditionally associated
with women’s rights.
- Review, edit, and validate outsourced translations; translate short texts in-house when required.
- Format or design documents (e.g., reports, toolkits, fact sheets, questionnaires, forms, and
- templates).
- Support team members and take on other tasks and duties as required for the delivery of
- ParlAmericas programming.
- Travel as required to support the implementation of project activities.

**Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Donor Reporting**
Support the management of M&E systems, ensuring completeness, verification, proper
- formatting, and cross-entry of data into corresponding spreadsheets and databases.
- Coordinate with relevant ParlAmericas staff and partner organizations to ensure the timely

collection and consolidation of activity evaluation and participant data. Ensure quality control

and maintenance of related tracking systems and spreadsheets.
- Monitor project performance against indicators involving external datasets and/or surveys,

interviews and other periodic data collection efforts.
- Ensure that gender responsive approaches are applied across the planning, implementation and

evaluation of projects and their activities in line with their respective Gender Equality Strategies.
- Contribute to the preparation of project implementation plans, baseline and end line reports,

project annual work plans, annual and semi-annual donor narrative and financial narrative
reports, and other donor reporting deliverables, as required.
** QUALIFICATIONS**
- 2 to 3 years of professional experience working in a position that required public policy research,

analysis and writing.
- An understanding of the legislative process. **Prior experience working in or with parliament**

**and/or in the office of a parliamentarian, is considered a strong asset.**
- Exemplary research skills: Understanding what information is needed, identifying how to locate

and collect data from the appropriate sources, and analyzing and synthesizing information to
make recommendations and prepare meaningful written resources for evidence-based
decision-making.
- Ability to write on complex and highly specialized issues (e.g., policy, law, science, economics,

international affairs, parliamentary procedure) within differe

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