Term Duration: 1 year parental leave replacement, full-time starting immediately
Location: Possibility for remote work, based in Canada
Application Deadline: June 28, 2021
Salary Range (Yearly): $75,000-$85,000
About the Centre
The Global Centre for Pluralism is an independent, charitable organization founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada.
By joining the Global Centre for Pluralism, you will become a member of a committed staff that values collaboration and creativity, and deeply cares about the work we do. At the Centre, we believe that societies thrive when differences are valued. Our mission is to influence perspectives, inform policies and inspire pathways to advance pluralism.
Our work supports societies looking to address injustice, inequality and exclusion, while remaining grounded in the contexts and lived experiences of each place. We work with policy leaders, educators and community builders around the world to amplify and implement the transformative power of pluralism.
We are fortunate to work in a beautifully restored, spacious heritage building in downtown Ottawa at 330 Sussex Drive. Currently, our teams are working remotely due to COVID-19.
Our principles
Here are the core principles that inform our work:
We aim to embody pluralism in who we are and everything we do.
We are creative and courageous, highly professional with a commitment to quality.
We remain accountable by keeping our work grounded in learning and collaboration.
We choose to own the discomfort and tensions inherent to our work.
We focus on achieving transformational results.
Our programs
The Centre’s programs include:
Global Analysis: Developing research and tools to measure societies’ treatment of diversity and track trends to support the implementation of more inclusive policies and practices around the world
Educating for Pluralism: Supporting educators to advance pluralism within the classroom as well as throughout educational systems and institutions
Global Pluralism Award: Celebrating and supporting the work of worldwide champions working to build more peaceful societies that respect differences
Peace and Conflict: Applying a pluralism lens to support peace processes around the world
About the position
The Manager, Communications and Public Affairs reports to the Secretary General of the Global Centre for Pluralism. The Secretary General has overall responsibility for the leadership, operational excellence and financial sustainability of the Centre, which is governed by an international Board of Directors, chaired by His Highness the Aga Khan.
The Manager, Communications and Public Affairs works closely with program staff to deliver professional, high-calibre events, such as the Annual Pluralism Lecture and Global Pluralism Award ceremony; to produce the Centre’s corporate communications including the Annual Report and Corporate Plan; and to reach global audiences with the Centre’s products and resources using a wide range of tools including social media, the website, newsletters and the media.
This position may require international and domestic travel (under safe conditions with respect to COVID-19), as well as work on occasional weekends and evenings.
There are several additional benefits offered to staff, including:
Professional development opportunities
Health insurance coverage
Paid sick and personal days
Paid vacation leave
Role and responsibilities
The Manager of Communications and Public Affairs, reporting to the Secretary General, will:
Manage the Centre’s communications strategies and brand identity;
Lead the public events programs, including public engagement activities at the Centre’s headquarters at 330 Sussex Drive, once permitted to reopen to the public;
Produce the Annual Report and Corporate Plan;
Manage the Centre’s virtual presence on its website and social media channels;
Report to the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders about the communications and public affairs portfolio;
Develop and monitor the communications budget;
Support the development of communications products and campaigns in collaboration with the program teams;
Supervise the work of the Communications and Public Affairs Coordinator, in addition to short-term interns and consultants;
Other duties, as required.
Skills and experience
The ideal candidate will be a skilled, digital-savvy communicator, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills, a positive attitude and who is at ease balancing competing priorities and multiple ongoing projects. The candidate will be committed to the values of pluralism as a positive response to diversity.
Specifically, this individual will possess:
A minimum of 5 years of experience delivering and implementing communications/public affairs programs
Experience in developing and deploying social media to expand organisational reach, including targeting and growing audiences
Experience in developing a variety of communications products and campaigns for different audiences
Experience in media relations
Experience in managing staff, consultants and service providers
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills in English
A post-secondary degree, or a combination of training and experience, in communications, journalism, international relations, international development, history, political science, and/or public policy.
Assets:
Ability to read, write and communicate orally in French
Additional languages: Spanish, Arabic
International work experience
Application process
Applications may be submitted via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Manager, Communications and Public Affairs”. Each applicant should include a cover letter and a resume highlighting relevant experience.
In the spirit of equity and fairness to all applicants, it is our policy to refrain from pre-interview queries.
Closing date for applications has been extended to June 28, 2021. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and able to work remotely. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At the Global Centre for Pluralism, we aim to embody respect for diversity in who we are and everything we do. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply, because we believe this diversity makes the Centre and our work richer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, indigeneity, religion, sex or gender identification or expression, age, disabilities, or citizenship. We also welcome applicants to self-identify in their cover letter, if they wish to do so.
The Centre is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Information related to accommodation will be treated as confidential.
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