Global Policy & Partnerships Leader

Canadian Network for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

CanWaCH is seeking a Director of Policy and Partnerships to lead policy and government relations, and to shape advocacy and partnership strategies. The role partners with the CEO and senior leadership to advance health priorities for women and children in Canada and globally.

Based in Ottawa or willing to travel, you will steer strategic coalitions, manage senior relationships with funders and governments, and guide a virtual team across a dynamic, remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in international development, public policy or administration, political science, public, global health, gender studies, or a related field, or combination of education and experience; a graduate degree is an asset.
• Experience in government relations, public policy, or global health is highly preferred.
• Ability to develop policy briefs, submissions, and public positions for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-partisan policy, advocacy and government relations strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Advise CEO and senior leadership on global health, gender equality, human rights and foreign policy issues.
• Oversee development of political, policy and advocacy materials and briefs.
• Monitor political and policy developments and provide timely insights to leadership.
• Lead advocacy initiatives and engagement with government, Parliament, and funders.

Skills

Relationship building

Written communication

Verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Self-directed

Diplomacy

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Public policy understanding

Policy advocacy

Education

Post-secondary education in international development or public policy

Job description

CanWaCH is seeking a Director of Policy and Partnerships to lead policy and government relations, and to shape advocacy and partnership strategies. The role partners with the CEO and senior leadership to advance health priorities for women and children in Canada and globally.

Based in Ottawa or willing to travel, you will steer strategic coalitions, manage senior relationships with funders and governments, and guide a virtual team across a dynamic, remote work environment.