Position Title
Advocacy & Impact Advisor
Department/Unit
Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Employee Group
Grant-Paid (PSAC Local 86001)
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
1 year
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$56,952 - $72,113 per annum based on 35 hours per week
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative (Dallaire Initiative) was established in 2007 by retired Lieutenant-General the Honourable Roméo Dallaire, former Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Our mission is to develop new strategies and tactics to progressively end the recruitment and use of children as soldiers worldwide. As of April 2020, the Dallaire Initiative has now become the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security. Reporting to the Director, Advocacy and Impact Advisor will develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, external partners, and security-sector stakeholders to support the Institute’s programs, initiatives, and outreach activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research, gather information, and assist with the preparation of reports, briefing materials, presentations, and speaking notes.
- Support the coordination of advisory group meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items.
- Assist with stakeholder outreach and maintain effective communication with security sector partners, veterans, and other external contacts.
- Collect, organize, and summarize program data, impact stories, and lessons learned to support reporting and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Contribute to the development of communications, resource materials, and knowledge mobilization products that support organizational priorities.
- Provide administrative and project support for research, advocacy, training, and engagement initiatives, ensuring activities and information are well coordinated.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in social sciences, international relations peacebuilding or security studies or in a related field, plus three years’ relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience)
- Demonstrated experience conducting research, publishing scholarly or professional articles.
- Experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders in the public sector.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in diverse, multicultural environments.
- Excellent communication, presentation, research, and writing skills, with experience delivering presentations at senior-level events and producing high-quality written materials.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Assets
- Fluency in French, Spanish or Portuguese.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s
core and
leadership competencies, in particular:
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Integrity
- Respect & Inclusion
- Service
- Relationship Building
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
Full-time students currently enrolled at an educational institution are not eligible for regular Grant-Paid positions.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
