Public Engagement Officer

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Public Engagement Officer – Remote
About CARE: CARE helps women and girls in developing countries lift themselves and their families out of poverty and out of crisis.

We bring people together to end inequality. Not just for one person, but a whole community. Not just for now, but for a lifetime and across generations. We develop solutions with women and girls and their communities to tackle the big issues facing them like climate change, economic empowerment, food security and emergency relief in times of crisis or disaster.

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About the role: *

CARE Canada is currently seeking a Public Engagement Officer to join our Marketing & Communications Team

ABOUT THE PROJECT

SHE SOARS (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Economic Empowerment Supporting Out-of-school Adolescent girls’ Rights and Skills) is a multi-country project implemented by CARE and its partners. The project aims to improve access to quality, evidence-based sexual and reproductive health services for adolescent girls, in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia. This seven-year project engages with and funds local women’s rights and youth-led groups, and will train health providers, and work with government ministries to create sustainable change in the social, economic, and legal environments that impact out-of-school adolescent girls.

The project includes a significant Public Engagement (PE) component, aimed at awareness raising, knowledge sharing, and network strengthening in Canada to promote global citizenship. It’s aimed to encourage Canadians to develop a deeper understanding of international development issues and to become more actively involved in addressing these issues. The project intends specifically to engage young Canadians by offering development education opportunities that help them more fully understand the challenges that adolescent girls around the world face in accessing their sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR).

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JOB SUMMARY*

CARE Canada is currently seeking a Public Engagement Officer for our SHE SOARS project. The candidate will raise awareness, share knowledge, and strengthen networks by helping Canadians meaningfully engage on global issues.

As a key member of the Public Engagement team, the Public Engagement Officer will report to the Manager, Communications and Outreach. The candidate will work closely with the SHE SOARS Project Manager, key colleagues across CARE Canada, and the Youth Public Engagement Champions (Selected youth raising awareness for SHE SOARS with the Canadian public). The Public Engagement Officer will support the development and implementation of all public engagement and communications activities for this major, multi-year project, including content creation and sharing results with donors and other stakeholders. A key part of this role will be supporting the Youth Public Engagement Champions (YPEC) in Canada, an assembled youth group of social justice minded and motivated Canadians who will help ensure that all aspects of our outreach and communications are for youth, by youth and who will be key partners with similar groups in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia.
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WHAT YOU OFFER / ABOUT YOU*

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A minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in communications, public engagement or related field (journalism, public relations, international relations)

  • Knowledge and/or interest in development issues around the world
  • Familiarity with development and/or health, nutrition or gender programming
  • English fluency required including superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Capacity to revise, and correct texts with a strong attention to detail
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Considerable expertise with social media channels, and writing for a web audience using content management systems
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and creativity
  • Capacity to work collaboratively and independently
  • Ability to travel in Canada and abroad

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY

  • French language skills (written, oral)
  • Volunteer and/or project management
  • Podcasting production/editing skills
  • Photography skills / ability to work with visuals to create compelling communications materials
  • Ability to create presentations
  • Previous experience working in an international NGO including work in development contexts

WHAT WE OFFER / ABOUT CARE

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Starting Salary Range between $58,000 – $63,000

  • Comprehensive benefits package and confidential Employee Assistance Program services available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment
  • 3 weeks of annual leave (increases to 4 weeks from 2nd year of employment)
  • Inclusive Holiday Policy
  • In addition to annual leave, we offer a December 24-January 1 office closure so we can all recharge simultaneously
  • Paid sick leave
  • Parental leave top-up
  • Employer contributions to group pension plan
  • Optional participation in group RRSP
  • International and domestic travel opportunities
  • Annual all staff retreat in Ottawa
  • Learning and development opportunities and specialized training
  • Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity
  • A focus on wellness and work-life balance
  • Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Don’t think you check all the boxes? Reach out anyway – We would love to hear how your experience translates to this role! Please apply directly by July 25, 2022. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada.

CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code.

CARE Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.

As part of CARE Canada’s commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,000.00 – $63,000.00 per year

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