Head of Policy & Global Partnerships

Canadian Partnership for Women and Children; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) invites applications for a Director, Policy and Partnerships. This senior leadership role shapes policy, advocacy, government relations and strategic partnerships in Canada and globally, reporting to the CEO and guiding a virtual, fast-paced team.

Based in Ottawa or able to travel regularly, the ideal candidate will drive stakeholder engagement, coalition work and funding strategies while advancing CanWaCH’s commitment to human

Qualifications

• Graduate degree is an asset.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in government relations, public policy or global health.
• Fluency in English; French is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy, advocacy and government relations strategy.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement and coalition leadership.
• Manage grants, funding relationships and partnerships.
• Provide senior leadership and guidance to the Policy and Partnerships portfolio.
• Represent CanWaCH in external forums and events.

Skills

Policy leadership

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Coalition building

Education

Post-secondary education in international development / public policy / administration / political science / global health / gender studies

Job description

The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) invites applications for a Director, Policy and Partnerships. This senior leadership role shapes policy, advocacy, government relations and strategic partnerships in Canada and globally, reporting to the CEO and guiding a virtual, fast-paced team.

Based in Ottawa or able to travel regularly, the ideal candidate will drive stakeholder engagement, coalition work and funding strategies while advancing CanWaCH’s commitment to human