Manager, Policy and Advocacy

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$81,000.00/yr - $81,000.00/yr

Men are dying too young - and it doesn’t have to be that way.

Around the world, men are facing a health crisis: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and suicide. At Movember we’re on a mission to change the face of men’s health by making it easier for men to talk, act and live longer healthier lives.

Every project, every campaign, every idea adds up to real change. You’ll be part of a moustache-powered crew who believe making an impact and having fun should go hand in hand. Your mission is calling.

DO GOOD. Work for Movember.

Your Mo-Mission (should you choose to accept it)

Reporting to the Director, Policy & Advocacy, you will lead the implementation of our Canada advocacy and policy strategies – helping to build political will, build strong alliances with civil society, shape public attitudes and create the necessary pressure to influence health systems.

You’ll be helping Movember build our skills, expertise and capabilities in advocacy & policy in Canada. You will also work alongside senior leaders skilled in media, mobilisation, supporter engagement, partnerships and alliances to draw on your political nous and strategic instincts to fuel our engagement with key audiences and stakeholders that build political will for our advocacy focus areas.

• Ope rationalising and managing Movember’s advocacy and policy strategy in Canada
• Leading the development of a local advocacy partnership strategy and support management of key relationships eg. health systems, governments, MPs, research and clinical partners, industry associations, corporates and marketing partners in Canada
• Leading and coordinating events and engagement of health professionals and health organisations to socialise and promote Movember policy agenda
• Producing submissions and policy briefs on topics relevant to health to local governements
• Partnering with the Marketing and Communications team to develop public engagement and media strategies that drive and support policy change inline with our advocacy priorities.
• Partnering with the Research and Evaluation team to develop and commission research to support policy positions and evaluate the impact of our advocacy programs in Canada.

• Relevant qualifications in public policy, politics, political science or related disciplines or equivalent relatable experience.
• 5+ years' experience in the development of policies, position statements and briefing papers.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent social research skills and ability to apply analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply contemporary research principles and practices.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and take personal responsibility for prioritising and managing workload.

• Comprehensive understanding of health legislation and policy.
• Experience in the community or charity sector, policy or advocacy, preferably within health.
• Experience engaging the public and developing media strategies that drive and support policy change.

Working for Movember, you’ll help turn ideas (and moustaches) into millions for men’s health. Every bit we raise changes the face of men’s health by funding research, improving treatments, and supporting programs that help save lives.

We’re even shaping government policies on men’s health worldwide. By meeting directly with lawmakers, and helping them understand how more investment on men’s health benefits not just men, but all the communities they serve.

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