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Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.Associate Director of Canada Government RelationsABOUT THE ONE CAMPAIGNONE is a global, nonpartisan organization fighting for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. We do this by deploying trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data, credible grassroots activism, creative political engagement, and strategic partnerships. We use all this to influence decision-makers to take action and tackle the worlds biggest challenges. Read more at THE OPPORTUNITYThe Associate Director of Canada Government Relations will lead ONEs government relations work in Canada and will be responsible for designing and delivering strategies to ensure ONE achieves impact through its policy analysis and engagement on our key policy issues. S/he will work closely with North America team to design and lead integrated change strategies and help identify trends and issues regarding international development, and global health to develop innovative actions and leverage Canadian government efforts to maximise our impact.S/he will be responsible for ensuring ONE builds and maintains effective relationships with key targets in Canadas parliament, government and the policy community, to advance ONEs objectives.The ideal candidate will be an accomplished and hands-on leader and self-starter with excellent people management and communications skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment, be flexible and to represent ONE to senior external stakeholders with credibility and impact. Demonstrable knowledge of international development issues in a Canadian context is essential. The Associate Director of Canada Government Relations will be based remotely in the Ottawa area and expected to spend time in the halls of Parliament, making connection and working our causes.The selected candidate is required to register under the Federal Canadian Lobbying Act.IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILLDevelop strategies to identify and engage with parliamentary and government targets and lead on building and maintaining those relationshipsLead on government relations & advocacy work for Canada campaigns, including managing relationships with elected officials and policy-makers, preparing documents on specific development issues for a range of stakeholders, lobbying targets and audiences and crafting articles for blog posts, briefing documents and talking pointsWorking closely with the Associate Director for Media and Communications, the Campaigns Manager and other relevant staff across the North America team and broader organization, identify trends and issues within the development sector and wider Canada public and political context, and develop strategies, projects and interventions around these as appropriateSupport the Campaigns Manager with training on the Canadian political and parliamentary system, how to interact with elected officials and ONEs policy issues for ONEs Global Activists and volunteersEnsure the provision of policy and political analysis on Canada development policy issues, and Canadian perspectives to ONEs global policy discussions, ensuring global and Canadian positions are compatibleEnsure access for ONE at relevant high-level meetings, lead the setting of strategies for these meetings, represent ONE at these meetings as required, and/or ensure that other ONE representatives in North America are properly briefed.Lead the conceptualisation and organisation of events as required to advance ONEs Canada policy and advocacy objectives, including at Canadian events on Parliament Hilland other high-profile momentsRepresent ONE at local, regional and global eventsLine manage the Policy and Government Relations Coordinator and other roles as requiredAny other duties as required by the roleWHAT YOU BRING TO ONEBachelors degree in development, government relations, politics, economics, international relations or a related field, or relevant work experienceMinimum 10+ years of relevant work experience plus 5+ years in a management or lead capacity within international development, civil society, media or government, with experience working in or around Parliament HillExperience of managing people and budgets, and directing team performance for maximum successSignificant experience of working on development policy in an NGO, think tank, legislature or government, including at least three years in a management or leadership capacityStrong political judgement and understanding of the Canada political environment and relevant parliamentary and policy processes.A demonstrable understanding of the links between advocacy, policy-making, legislation, and the role of external factors such as public opinion, grassroots activism, media coverage and high profile influencersExcellent research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex policy documents and translate these for a wider audienceSuperb professionalism and diplomacy; ability to interact with high-level individuals internally and externallyEntrepreneurial spirit; does not mind unstructured and sometimes unpredictable environmentsQuick turnaround research skills-must have the ability to seek out key facts and statistics that help explain complicated policy topics to broad audienceAbility to manage and mentor a small teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, with shifting prioritiesAbility to make a strong positive contribution to a diverse global teamPrevious work or life experience in Africa or on African issues desirableOTHER ATTRIBUTESAn understanding of the complexities surrounding a global organizationHighly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and collaborativeAbility to remain positive and constructive engaged in high pressure and stressful situationsSolid critical and analytical thinkingStrong written and oral communication skillsAble to handle difficult conversations with diplomacy and exercise confidentialityAction oriented and results focusedFlexible and resourceful in approachOutstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills, sound judgementLANGUAGE SKILLS:Fluency in English required. Proficiency in French is a plus.TRAVEL:Travel up to 30%.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:The ONE Canada team works primarily remotely, but the AssociateDirector of Canada Government Relations must be based in Ottawa or the immediate surrounding area to be able to attend in-person meetings on or near Parliament Hill 4-6 times a month, sometimes at short notice and/or in the evening, and at their own expense.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:ONE offers competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package along with the opportunity to contribute to worldwide causes impacting those most in need.$ 100,000 $115,000 (CAD) per yearHow to Apply:If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, please submit a resume and cover letter to this opening at ONE jobs (are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing (please email ). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.We understand that a diversity of strengths, experiences, and backgrounds makes our team stronger. If this position interests you, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you are a great candidate for the role. ONE does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. To learn more about our diversity and inclusion work and priorities, visitto the number of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr