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Title:                                                     Program Officer, Policy & Advocacy                              

Department:                                   Policy, Campaigns & Communication

Status:                                                  Full-time, 1 year term, unionized

Location:                                             Ottawa, ON Canada                  

Immediate Supervisor:            Manager, Policy & Advocacy    

Salary:                                                  $67,966 - $89,439

Level:                                                     Band 2  

Application Deadline:                December 9, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found         

Join Our Team & Discover Rewarding Opportunities 

Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in over 85 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. We work directly with communities, partners and women's rights organizations to challenge the systems that perpetuate inequality and keep people poor. Together we seek to influence those in power to ensure that women trapped in poverty have a say in the critical decisions that affect them, their families and entire communities. That’s why we believe that ending global poverty begins with women’s rights.

Oxfam Canada offers a generous compensation and benefits program, but more than that, we offer the opportunity to be a part of our global movement for change. If you advocate for gender equality, are passionate about women’s rights, and share our values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage – we want you on our team!

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Manager, Policy & Advocacy, the Program Officer, Policy and Advocacy will support the implementation of advocacy and outreach programs to advance women’s rights and gender equality. The Program Officer, Policy and Advocacy works with civil society partners to advance feminist priorities with the government of Canada. Working closely with the Manager, Policy & Advocacy, the Program Officer, Policy and Advocacy will maintain effective operational and reporting relationships with funders and project stakeholders, and deliver quality program activities on time and on budget. Tasks will include coordination of the W7 and the Feminist Influencing Group supporting with workshops, seminars, coordinating stakeholders, supporting research, and public outreach with a strong focus on accessible communications materials.

The Program Officer, Policy and Advocacy is a people person who enjoys making connections and building support for women’s rights and gender justice issues. They will play a lead role in organizing logistics and events across various programs and work in partnership with stakeholders and communities to achieve program goals. They must also be familiar with current trends in gender justice issues, and have strong networking, advocacy and coordination skills.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed)

Coordination and Support

• Support the development, execution, and coordination of the W7 Canada and Feminist Influencing Group activities, in collaboration with project teams and partners to drive initiatives forward.
• Act as a liaison and ensure seamless coordination of committee functions and support the alignment of activities with project goals and timelines; organize and manage all project-related meetings.
• Organize and oversee logistics for at least two major annual events, including ad hoc high-profile events.
• Coordinate and facilitate various working groups to ensure timely development of policy recommendations and smooth inter-group communication.
• Oversee and coordinate vendors and contracts, including supporting the selection process and overseeing delivery of responsibilities.
• Facilitate effective communication between project stakeholders, including government, ensuring clarity and timely updates on project progress.
• Maintain a current understanding of domestic and international development issues, in relation to gender justice and women’s rights, and including Canadian government policies and programs related to project portfolios.

Program Administration

• Ensure timely submission of narrative and financial reports in accordance with contractual requirements with donors including coordinating with Canadian partners for inputs, report analysis, synthesizing of information and editing, and make use of appropriate project management documents and tools.
• Ensure accurate project budgeting, and close monitoring of spending and progress, including reforecasting of budgets as needed and with inputs from project stakeholders and partners.
• Administer contractual agreements with stakeholders, ultimate beneficiaries, partners and consultants (including reporting, liaison and accountability functions).
• Monitor, both remotely and in-person, partner agreements, work plans, reports and performance for compliance with program contracts.

Other related duties as required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

• University degree in a directly related area such as international development, political science, gender studies, environmental studies, adult education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in a community or non-profit organization.
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy programming, and specifically on women’s rights and gender equality.
• Demonstrated commitment to global justice, women’s rights, gender equality and social change, as well as feminist ways of working.
• Proven track record managing programs funded by Canadian Government agencies, including knowledge of policies, practices and requirements of a range of institutional funders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in coordination and facilitation, effectively managing complex multi-stakeholder projects and consistently meeting milestones within set timelines. Demonstrated skills in budget preparation, monitoring and reforecasting.   
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and passion for connecting with people.
• Excellent written and spoken English, including strong analytical and report-writing abilities; working knowledge of French is an asset.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both in a self-directed manner and collaboratively with other staff and stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail and database systems, use of social media. 
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a wide range of cultural and political settings;
• Willingness to sign and abide the Oxfam Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Demonstrated commitment to feminism, anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to travel in Canada.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are considered significant assets: 

• Professional training in gender analysis and/or project management.
• Experience in women’s economic justice programming.
• Experience in innovative approaches to monitoring and evaluation of public engagement projects.
• Experience in the documentation and dissemination of project and program learning.
• Working knowledge of French.

In addition to competitive pay, Oxfam Canada Offers:

• 21-hour work week and the ability to work flexible hours.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation per year, prorated based on FTE equivalence, plus paid office closure from December 27 to 31.
• Extensive health, dental and wellness coverage for staff and their dependents.
• Paid sick days, and additional time off for personal and care responsibilities.
• Pension plan contributions.
• Caring, compassionate and supportive work environment that recognizes that work is one of the many responsibilities we have to prioritize in our lives.
• Regular opportunities for all staff across Canada to meet – in person and virtually – to learn, connect and grow as a team!

** MUST be eligible to work in Canada ** 

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications. If you don’t see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to apply!

As an organization and as individuals, we stand against all systems of oppression, violence, and hate. We stand for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion (JEDI) and decolonization within our organization and society at large, guided by our Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Principles (ARAO), our Feminist Principles, and our six core values: Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage. Our Strategic Framework 2021-2025 has a commitment to grow as a feminist, diverse and inclusive organization. To that end, we have created an Anti-Racism, JEDI and Decolonization Strategy 2023-2025 with a vision to become a more just, inclusive and equitable organization, unbound by the oppressive systems of racism, white supremacy, patriarchy and the legacy of colonialism that have fueled global poverty and inequality.

We prioritize creating a compassionate, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and connected. We are especially eager to hear from women and gender non-conforming individuals, Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, persons with disabilities, immigrants to Canada, and others from underrepresented groups.

If you require adaptive measures during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us at CAN-TEAM-HR@oxfam.org  or (613) 237-5236. We are committed to providing accommodations to meet your needs. Oxfam Canada has an accommodation policy for persons with disabilities. The job posting is available in alternate formats.

Important Note: Offers of employment are conditional upon signing our code of conduct, satisfactory references, and any required screening checks. At Oxfam Canada, we place a high priority on ensuring that only individuals who share and demonstrate our values join our team.

For additional career opportunities, visit https://www.oxfam.ca/who-we-are/our-people/careers/. Please note that we do not offer internships or overseas volunteer placements.

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We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.