Are you looking for more than a job? At World Vision Canada we offer challenging careers that change the lives of children all over the world and it will change yours too. Come and be part of a team of 400 Canadians with a vision for the world: Life in all its fullness for every child.
You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good:
For Children. For Change. For Life.
Position: Lead, Government Engagement
Reports to: Head of Advocacy & Government Engagement
Position Term: Full Time Temporary (14-month Contract)
Primary Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Workplace Type:Remote (Must be in Ottawa Area)
Job Purpose:
World Vision Canada’s (WVC) primary objective for engaging with the Government of Canada is to promote the rights and well-being of the most marginalized girls and boys around the world. This is expressed through our resource acquisition, policy influence and positioning efforts.
Within this objective, the purpose of the Lead, Government Engagement is to provide overall leadership to ensure WVC’s continued reputation with the Government of Canada as a go-to programming partner.
The Lead is a subject matter expert in government relations and strategic partnering, Canada’s international development priorities, and the ways in which Global Affairs Canada operates and interacts with partner organizations both at headquarters and abroad.
The Lead works with and supports multiple World Vision teams – both in Canada and in our offices abroad - who engage with Global Affairs Canada to ensure that our government engagement is professional, timely, and consistent in its approach and messaging. The Lead is also responsible for identifying and leading business development opportunities with the Government of Canada.
This position works in close collaboration with the Lead, Policy and Government Relations (who focuses on political engagement with federal Members of Parliament, Senators, Prime Minister’s office and government Ministers), and with the Head of Global Partnerships and Business Development (to deliver on the objectives set out in WVC’s Public Sector Revenue Strategy.)
Gender equality is a priority focus of WVC. As such, all duties and responsibilities will be undertaken through a gender equality lens.
Responsibilities:
Proactively drive effective and strategic Canadian government engagement and positioning to continuously improve World Vision’s reputation as a go-to programming partner and thought leader
Drive business development with the Government of Canada
Qualifications:
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Why Consider Us?
We bring life-saving support in times of disaster. We help poor communities to take charge of their futures. We provide small loans and training that boost family livelihoods. We work with policy makers to change the way the world is run. Our Christian faith teaches us that every child, regardless of gender, faith or race, is a precious gift to the entire world - and that their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.
Our Core Values: We are committed to the Poor. We are Christian. We are Stewards. We value People. We are Partners. We are Responsive.
Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.
World Vision Canada takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. We have strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries.
World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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