Education and Youth Engagement Officer

3 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Canadian Partnership for Women and Children Full time
Job Title: Officer, Education and Youth Engagement

Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is a leading international development organization dedicated to finding innovative solutions to global challenges. We partner with communities, businesses, and governments to drive lasting progress in Africa and Asia, while mobilizing funding and expertise in Canada.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Officer, Education and Youth Engagement to join our Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization department. The successful candidate will play a key role in facilitating community outreach efforts aimed at engaging educators and youth in international development initiatives, primarily through digital channels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement digital outreach strategies to leverage social media, websites, and online communities to reach and inspire target audiences.
  • Create engaging digital content, including social media posts, videos, graphics, newsletters, and articles, to raise awareness and promote AKFC's initiatives among educators and youth.
  • Establish and manage AKFC's social media outreach to educators and youth, including content scheduling, audience engagement, and performance tracking.
  • Foster online communities of educators and youth interested in international development, facilitating discussions, sharing resources, and amplifying stories.
  • Identify and cultivate partnerships with relevant organizations and stakeholders to amplify AKFC's community engagement efforts.
  • Monitor the performance of digital outreach initiatives, track key metrics, and analyze data to inform future strategies and optimize results.
  • Provide training and support to educators and youth on how to effectively utilize digital tools and platforms for action and engagement in international development issues.
  • Support participant recruitment efforts by leveraging social media to recruit diverse youth from across Canada to participate in AKFC's youth-facing initiatives and diverse educators from across Canada to participate in AKFC's professional development opportunities.
  • Support reporting on activities related to community outreach and digital engagement, and feed lessons learned and audience feedback into future programming to ensure continued relevance and improvement of programming.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant discipline such as communications, marketing, international development, education.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in youth engagement, digital marketing, or related fields, preferably within the non-profit sector.
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing digital outreach strategies and campaigns targeted at educators and youth.
  • Demonstrated success in managing social media platforms, creating engaging content, and driving audience engagement.
  • Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms, including social media, website platforms, email marketing software, and analytics tools.
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, create compelling digital content, and effectively convey AKFC's mission and objectives.
  • Experience in building and managing online communities, fostering meaningful interactions, and facilitating discussions on relevant topics.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and cultivate partnerships with organizations, content creators, and stakeholders to amplify outreach efforts and expand reach.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional referees via email to indicating "Officer, Education and Youth Engagement" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to complete a written assignment.



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