Public Engagement Lead - Youth & Global SRHR Advocate

Care Canada Enterprise; Canada; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid annual and wellness leave

Extended holidays

December office closure

Flexible work hours

Travel opportunities

RRSP

Annual all-staff retreat

Job summary

CARE Canada is seeking a Public Engagement Specialist on a 12-month contract to lead the Canadian Public Engagement pillar of the SHE SOARS project. You will design and deliver multi-channel campaigns, oversee the YPEC model, and collaborate with Youth Advisory Board members in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia to strengthen ties with Canadian youth and project participants.

The role requires a strong background in communications, public engagement, and international development, with a focus on SRHR

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in communications or public engagement.
• Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience designing youth engagement programs and leading teams.
• Project management and donor reporting.
• Experience managing diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of international development issues and SRHR programming.
• Superior written and verbal communication in English.
• Experience with digital communications and social media.
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel in Canada and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Canadian Public Engagement pillar of the SHE SOARS project, including strategic planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting.
• Develop strategies, work plans, and processes to increase Canadian youth awareness and engagement in SRHR issues.
• Oversee development and delivery of public engagement and communications activities, including multi-channel content and in-person events.
• Lead the Youth Public Engagement Champions (YPEC) cohort model and manage YPEC members.
• Collaborate with Youth Advisory Board members in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia to support knowledge exchange and strengthen connections between Canadian youth and project participants.

Skills

Public engagement

Communications

Journalism

Public relations

International relations

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

Social media platforms

Web content management

Digital communications

Job description

CARE Canada is seeking a Public Engagement Specialist on a 12-month contract to lead the Canadian Public Engagement pillar of the SHE SOARS project. You will design and deliver multi-channel campaigns, oversee the YPEC model, and collaborate with Youth Advisory Board members in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia to strengthen ties with Canadian youth and project participants.

The role requires a strong background in communications, public engagement, and international development, with a focus on SRHR