The opportunity
The Partnerships and Communications Advisor is responsible for informing and engaging Canadians on international development issues related to women's leadership in the climate-resilient economy. She or he advises the CECI teams and works closely with the project manager, women's economic empowerment, strategy and development, and partners on public engagement activities and various communications activities.
Main responsibilities
Public engagement
- Contributes to the development and updating of CECI's public engagement strategy, driven by the Volunteer Cooperation Program (PCV).
- Develops and implements the annual public engagement activity plan in line with the strategy, and ensures collaboration with CECI's stakeholders in its implementation.
- Coordinates and organizes events, and produces communication tools and content for various platforms designed to raise awareness and engage the Canadian public on international cooperation issues related to women's leadership in the climate-resilient economy.
- Contributes to the organization's positioning through idea leadership specifically on the theme of women's leadership in the climate-resilient economy
Partnership development
- Develops and nurtures partnerships, including technical content, with organizations specializing in women's economic empowerment and women's entrepreneurship in Canada and the Global South, with a view to reaching new audiences representative of Canada's diversity.
- Facilitates and oversees technical exchanges between partners in the field of women's economic empowerment and/or women's entrepreneurship.
- Designs and facilitates collaborative projects and exchange platforms (e.g. webinars) between organizations in the North and South to ensure mutually beneficial knowledge sharing.
Monitoring, evaluation, learning and administration
- Ensures the coordination of adequate data and reporting quality for communication and public engagement activities, in collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Project Manager and the different teams, for the annual report and the PCV.
- Participates in PCV coordination meetings
- Participates in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget for the PCV public engagement component.
This position is for you if you are :
- Able to work under pressure, to manage several files at once and to deliver quality work quickly
- Respectful for deadlines, meticulousness and attention to detail
- Attracted to an environment made up of people committed to making a difference in the world
And if you have :
- Experience and advanced level of knowledge in women's economic empowerment, women's entrepreneurship, women's leadership and/or the green economy
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or a related and relevant discipline, or experience deemed equivalent
- Ten (10) years' experience in communications and/or public engagement, including at least seven (7) years in partnership development
- Very good knowledge of French, both oral and written, with intermediate English and knowledge of Spanish an asset
- Good knowledge of new information technologies and social media
Why work with us?
- Impactful work: Join a team passionate about creating positive change and making a difference in the lives of women, girls and people in communities around the world.
- Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and value inclusiveness in our workplace. Your unique talents, perspectives and experiences are embraced and respected here.
- Competitive and fair salary: We offer a competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and contributions.
- Excellent benefits: Enjoy benefits that prioritize your well-being and work-life balance, including comprehensive insurance coverage and a group RRSP with employer contributions.
- Flexibility: We offer telecommuting in hybrid mode, currently one day a week at our Montreal office.
Imagine working for an organization whose mission corresponds to your personal values, and participating every day, in your own way, in the creation of positive social change in the world. Alongside 300 employees worldwide and 200 volunteers, who share our values of solidarity, integrity and respect for diversity, you could help empower women and support communities with CECI.
CECI values diversity and inclusion, respecting employment equity. We encourage applications from people from Aboriginal, racialized, immigrant and disabled communities, and of all sexual orientations and gender identities. If you wish, we invite you to identify yourself as belonging to one of these groups when you submit your application, as we believe that diversity of experience contributes to an understanding of the context and work of CECI and is therefore considered an asset.
We are committed to providing an environment free from harassment and discrimination. Accommodation is available at every stage of the application or interview process, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.