Policy and Research Director

5 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada UNICEF Canada Full time

UNICEF Canada Overview

We are a leading charity in Canada, working to create a better world for children. Our mission is to mobilize Canadians to invest in the positive transformation of every child's future.

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is approximately $95,000 - $116,000 per annum, depending on experience. This includes benefits and 3 weeks of paid vacation.

Job Description

This role involves designing and delivering advocacy strategies to influence legislation, policies, investments, and knowledge of children's universal human rights across all orders of government and sectors in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

  • Policy Research & Analysis (30%): Develop effective advocacy strategies for policy change priorities, maintain expert knowledge of child policy and data in Canada and globally, and develop high-quality policy analysis products.
  • Stakeholder Engagement (25%): Identify, manage, and maintain strategic relationships with civil society leaders and allies, effectively communicate with stakeholders to inform and influence initiatives, and organize events and initiatives to advance policy work.
  • Government Relations (20%): Oversee the design and development of strategies for government relations to influence decision-makers, represent UNICEF Canada at meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and execute lobbying registry requirements.
  • Child & Youth Engagement (15%): Create opportunities for child and youth participation in advocacy and decision-making, provide expertise to the Youth Advocacy team, and contribute to safeguarding in all instances.
  • Organizational Development & People Leadership (10%): Lead and support the Policy Specialist, Government Relations, guide the development and implementation of best-in-class strategies, and contribute to organizational planning and impact reporting.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum seven to nine years of relevant work experience in parliamentary affairs, government relations, policy development, and/or advocacy.
  • Good understanding of issues affecting children and youth in Canada.
  • Competency in working toward reconciliation, diversity, inclusion, and equity.
  • Knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the international human rights system.
  • Exceptional skills in building productive working relationships and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employer contributions to a group pension plan, employee assistance program, 10 paid sick days, 2 personal days, maternity and parental leave top-up, 3 weeks of annual vacation leave, and additional vacation days with time served.

Why Join Us?

At UNICEF Canada, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

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