Policy and Research Manager

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada NAFC Full time

**Job Overview**

An integral member of the NAFC’s management team, under the direction of the CEO, the Policy and Research Manager is responsible for overseeing the NAFC’s urban Indigenous policy development, managing and carrying out community-driven research engagements as well as evaluating and interpreting data and literature to produce insights for decision-making. As a policy and research manager, you will oversee a team that currently consists of six employees.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide advice and recommendations to the CEO on policy and research-related matters.
- Oversee day-to-day activities associated with the Policy and Research Department including the supervision of policy and research staff and ensure Policy and Research activities operate within the established policies and procedures of the NAFC.
- Oversee, develop, and implement NAFC’s strategic goals and objectives related to policy and research.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of policy files with the policy team in areas such as (but not limited to): urban Indigenous policy, housing, homelessness, MMIWG2S+, children’s rights, childcare and early learning, climate change, UNDRIP, legislative review, international advocacy, anti-violence, access to justice, sports and recreation, and health care.
- Responsible for the ongoing liaison with the Federal Government to ensure clear and transparent lines of communication and oversee the government relations strategy.
- Coordinate the development of reports, policy papers, advisory committees, and other documents to appropriately document Program activities.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent reporting related to the implementation of multiple agreements.
- Oversee the development of manuals, templates, forms and record-keeping processes required to appropriately document Policy and Research activities.
- Coordinate the preparation of reports to the NAFC Board of Directors and membership.
- Coordinate the development of the Policy and Research Department’s annual work plan and budget.
- Recommend new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization; and develop funding proposals as needed.
- Ensure Policy and Research activities comply with all relevant legislation and with contribution agreement and grant terms and conditions.
- Work with other managers to identify and implement opportunities for research and policy development to support FC programs.
- Collaborate on the development of the annual State of the Friendship Centre Movement report.
- Provide technical support to the NAFC Board of Directors and relevant committee structures; and
- Support the development of strategic partnerships.

**_ Note:_**_ This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or tasks. Instead, responsibilities may change, or new ones be assigned, as required, that contribute to the overall success of NAFC._

**Qualifications**
- Master’s degree in public policy, political science, public administration, or in a related field, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in policy development, research, and analysis.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in managing teams or projects, including supervising staff.
- Experience working in a not-for-profit environment.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, preferably in an urban setting.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of databases and other software.
- Knowledge and understanding of NAFC’s priorities, mandate, organizational structure and the Friendship Centre Movement’s program and service delivery infrastructure.
- Able to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Being able to work in French or Indigenous languages is an asset.

**_ Thank you for your interest in this position at NAFC_**

**Closing Date - June 10, 2024 at 9 am.**

**Aperçu du poste**

Membre à part entière de l’équipe de direction de l’ANCA, sous la direction de la directrice générale, la ou le gestionnaire, politiques et recherche supervise la mise au point de la politique autochtone urbaine de l’ANCA, gère et mène à bien des missions de recherche axées sur la communauté, évalue et interprète les données et la littérature afin de produire des informations utiles à la prise de décision. En tant que responsable des politiques et de la recherche, la ou le titulaire du poste supervisera une équipe composée actuellement de six employés.

**Principales responsabilités**
- Fournir des conseils et des recommandations à la directrice générale sur des questions liées aux politiques et à la recherche.
- Superviser les activités quotidiennes du service « Politiques et recherche » y compris son personnel, et veiller à ce que les activités dudit service s’inscrivent dans le cadre des politiques et procédures établies par l’ANCA.
- Superviser, développer et mettre

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