Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service Officer (Advocacy and Communications)

Summary of Duties:

Under the direction of the Senior FPDS Officer within the Political Section, and in accordance with the international priorities of the Government of Canada at the United Nations, the incumbent is responsible for the Permanent Mission’s social media presence, media engagement and monitoring, and public engagement and outreach, as well as other advocacy–related activities, including the creation and design of advocacy material.


Duties generally include: creating and publishing accurate and appropriate content on the Permanent Mission’s social media accounts, which includes content development and photo and video editing; monitoring the efficacy of social media efforts by generating statistical data and reports; advising on the expansion of the social media presence by keeping abreast of social media trends; overseeing the creation and design of material used in advocacy campaigns online and in print; advising and training employees on proper use of social media platforms to further advocacy objectives; managing media requests and media opportunities; supporting the development of Mission’s public outreach activities; and carrying out other advocacy related duties in support of whole of Mission priorities as required.


The candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to think innovatively around program delivery, plan effectively in a highly demanding environment, develop and engage a network of external partners, work independently in a proactive, accountable manner, and communicate effectively.

Area of Selection:

This selection process is open to all applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States and residing in the New York metropolitan area at the time of appointment, who meet all of the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Please note that the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

All essential qualifications will be assessed. Methods of assessments and screening of candidates may include but are not limited to: verification of credentials, resumés and letters of presentation; interviews, exams and practical tests; presentations or other types of assessments.

Education

This position requires:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in a field related to the duties required by the position (such as Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Information Studies, Marketing, or International Relations)

OR

• An acceptable combination of education and experience, equivalent to a post-secondary degree or technical certification and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.

• Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education

Language

The following languages and proficiency level are required for this job.

• An advanced proficiency level in English (reading, writing, comprehension and speaking).
• An advanced proficiency level in French (reading, writing, comprehension and speaking).

Experience

In order to perform the duties relevant to this job, the following experience is required:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience* working in social media, website, digital communication and engagement, media relations, public relations or directly related field.
• Experience in developing, planning and executing advocacy campaigns using a range of tools.
• Recent experience* conceptualizing, designing, and producing infographics, videos, photographs, invitations, and other promotional material used in advocacy campaigns.
• Recent experience* in designing and implementing social media strategies (including planning, execution, tracking/reporting results and budget management)

• Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

Competencies

All competencies will be assessed. All competencies must be met prior to appointment.

• Knowledge of social media trends, particularly on priority issues for Canada at the United Nations, of the work of news media and news organizations, as well as on broader Canadian cultural and diplomatic priorities
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Organization and coordination
• Working with others and horizontal leadership
• Client Orientation
• Innovation and change management
• Judgement and discretion
• Initiative and action orientation
• Intercultural Proficiency
• Written communication
• Oral interaction

• For more information on competencies: Competency Dictionary

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Experience working for a diplomatic mission or government.
• Experience with photography and editing software.
• Experience in events management (including planning, execution, tracking/reporting results and budget management).

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

• Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

• Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

Special Request from Mission / Additional Comments:

We offer a competitive salary, generous leave, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, long term disability and a retirement savings plan. Please find a summary of our benefits package and information on employment eligibility at: Jobs at our offices in the United States (international.gc.ca)

Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies. Canada’s strength is diversity and it has played a key role in Canada’s history and development. Because of this, the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in New York values diversity, equity and inclusion in our workforce.

How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to [email protected] prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English and French.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at [email protected] to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.