Policy Analyst, Social Economic Development

Overview

Position Description

Role:
Policy Analyst SED

Reports to:

Manager of VAP &J

Location:

Hybrid/Remote

Job Purpose

The Policy Analyst will utilize a gender-based lens to support the development and review of public policy that advances Pauktuutit’s mandates and initiatives for Inuit women. The Policy Analyst will be an excellent communicator with a critical mind and will support advocacy priorities and activities that ensure all policy and knowledge mobilization initiatives consider, model, and promote cultural and gender equity at the core.

Note:

Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet the mandate and evolving needs of the organization.

• In collaboration with the departmental manager, recommend and implement relevant and current strategic direction and initiatives.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend policy and legislative opportunities; support submissions, briefing notes and position papers to government; develop action plans on policy issues.
• Gather and research information and statistics related to Inuit participation in the social, cultural and economic context; provide interpretations and recommendations in consultation with internal and external Inuit organizations.
• Establish and maintain policy and research records as required.
• Monitor and bring forward information to support recommendations about new and emerging policy and research issues and opportunities.
• Develop drafts to support submissions to a range of governments and other partners.
• Identify relevant funding sources and assist with the development of project proposals and budgets.
• Assist with planning and/or facilitating workshops, meetings; manage work plan logistics and travel as needed.
• Support the quarterly report process to the Board of Directors, Advisory Committee(s) and others as required.
• Represent the organization on external working groups, committees, etc., at the request of the leadership team.
• Support budget and other financial commitments to funders.

Core Competencies

Guided by Inuit Values and principles:
The future for Inuit women inspires the work and all Inuit Women have opportunity to participate and see themselves reflected in our vision and priorities.

Collaboration

We recognize that each of us has strengths that contribute to the whole. We respect the views of others, interact with diplomacy and sensitivity, and build trusting relationships to deliver integrated results and a shared vision.

Inclusion

Everyone is respected, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential. Decisions consider opinions, needs, and strengths of the Inuit community and relevant stakeholders while upholding Pauktuutit’s vision and values.

Innovation

We continuously seek to move forward to improve Inuit life experiences, using evidence-based decisions and reliable change management.

Ethics and integrity

We demonstrate honesty, reliability, accountability, and high professional standards; our Code of Conduct informs decision making.

Functional Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: ability to understand the organization’s position relative to the market; plan from big picture to details and leverage resources for effective communications strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships quickly across perspectives and find common ground.
• Project Management: understand interdependencies and critical paths; assess and communicate progress toward objectives.
• Strong business acumen and analytical decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform environmental scans of policies and assess impact on Pauktuutit’s mandate.
• Ability to manage deliverables in accordance with Results Based Management principles with a gender equality focus.
• Collaborator focused on mobilizing capacities toward project outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to support policy analyses, decision-making, policy reports, speeches, and briefing notes; translate complex ideas into plain language.
• Adaptable to dynamic, fast-paced environments, taking action in ambiguity to deliver impact.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based software.
• Ability to travel across Canada.

• A college or…