Policy and Advocacy Manager

**ABOUT ONE**

ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.

We believe the fight against poverty isn't about charity, but about justice and equality. Whether lobbying political leaders in world capitals or running cutting-edge grassroots campaigns, ONE pressures governments to do more to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empowers citizens to hold their governments to account.

ONE's members are crucial to this work. They come from every walk of life and from across the political spectrum. They're artists and activists, faith and business leaders, students and scientists. They take action day in, day out — organizing, mobilizing, educating, and advocating so that people will have the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.

ONE teams in Abuja, Berlin, Brussels, Dakar, Johannesburg, London, New York, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC, educate and lobby governments to shape policy solutions that save and improve millions of lives — and which every year are under threat from cuts and other priorities.

Employees of ONE work in a collaborative and creative environment. When you work for ONE, you will receive excellent benefits along with the opportunity to be part of an international organization and contribute to our mission to end extreme poverty and preventable disease.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Policy and Advocacy Manager, Canada is responsible for developing and executing ONE Canada's advocacy and government relations strategy on issues such as global health, education economic development and other key development policy issues; representing these positions directly with federal policymakers, elected officials, and public servants; working closely with senior leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating ONE's advocacy campaigns with our ONE membership and the public. The Policy and Advocacy Manager is also responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all facts, figures, and policy recommendations from ONE to the government, and synthesizing complex policy issues into simple language. This role reports directly to the Canada Director.

**IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL**:

- Develop and execute ONE's government relations and advocacy strategy, establishing and implementing short and long range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures with other teams within the organization, advising the Director on advocacy priorities and overall strategy
- Perform general research and policy analysis on ONE's policy work relating to a broad range of development issues, including, but not limited to ODA, the Canadian budget, global health, economic development, education and food security
- Represent ONE in meetings with critical policymakers and elected officials, and cultivate and maintain effective relationships with them to advance ONE's policy priorities
- Prepare documents on specific development issues for a range of audiences including articles for ONE's website, blog posts and talking points and prepare briefing documents for ONE staff and/or Principals
- Represent ONE externally with nonprofits, public interest groups and other organizations
- Liaise with other teams within the organization to advise and service ONE membership on grassroots and field strategies and actions to advance government relations priorities
- Prepare ONE's positions on key areas of Canadian development policy and contribute to development of new/ emerging policy areas within the Global Policy Team
- Contribute to ONE's Canadian and international reports, by providing Canadian-specific analysis, writing parts of the report and coordinating the production process
- Possibility of line management of staff and interns, as needed
- Other duties as assigned

**WHAT YOU BRING TO ONE**:

- Bachelor's degree preferred, in Political Science, International Development, Economics, or related field
- A minimum of six years' policy, legislative or issue-advocacy experience with experience on Parliament Hill
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, particularly with broad, diverse audiences
- Experience working on Parliament Hill, having existing relationships with federal government and elected officials is a strong asset
- Genuine interest and passion for ONE's issues and priorities
- Ability to synthesize policy documents, identifying relevant key points and facts, and statistics that help explain complicated policy topics to broad audiences in a concise way
- Ability to understand and work with data and statistics. Advanced skills in Excel or data software, an additional asset
- A demonstrable understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning, and media work; and of how policy change can be achieved through effective advocacy
- Strong understanding of Canadian government and policy-making process
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