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International Policy Officer Summer InternHabitat for Humanity Canada • Toronto, ON, CA
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International Policy Officer Summer Intern

International Policy Officer Summer Intern

Habitat for Humanity Canada • Toronto, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$17.60 hourly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Purpose

The International Policy Officer will complete a research project to help Habitat for Humanity Canada better understand opportunities to engage in advocacy related to housing and shelter in a global context. The project will help us identify which multilateral organizations that focus on housing issues, and what role Canada plays in those institutions. It will also allow Habitat Canada to develop a plan to engage more strategically in those forums. This project will contribute to Habitat for Humanity Canada’s 2026 public policy research and advocacy agenda. This role will sit in the public policy team, with regular engagement with Habitat Canada’s Global Programs team and leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a member of Habitat for Humanity Canada’s Public Policy team, your major functions will be to:

  • Identifywhich global multilateral organizationsthat Canada is involved with andare working on housing, shelter, informal settlements, and related policies.
  • Monitor media, think tankandCanadiangovernment dialogue onmultilateral organizations related to housing/shelter,etc…
  • Produce a reportidentifyingmain organizations, topics, policy priorities, areas of investment, role of Canada, assessment of opportunities for Habitat for Humanity Canada to engage.
  • Review Habitat for Humanity International advocacy researchon climate,health and equity in housing solutions to identify areas of alignment between the report above and HFHI’s messaging.
  • Supportthe Public Policy team and the Global Programs teamwith any other ad hoc requests.
  • Attend Habitat Canada staff meetings and events asrequired.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academici nstitution, preferably ininternational development, international affairs,public administration, political science,political economics, other another social science.
  • Demonstratedability to use common research methods to gather information fromdifferent sources.
  • Demonstrated record of problem-solving and priority-setting in a fast paced, complex, and evolving environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and MS Office.
  • Knowledge of the multilateral institutions, summits,forums and partnerships that Canada is involved in and a basic understanding of these structures.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English. Knowledge of French an asset.
  • Highly organized,independent,able to prioritize and detail oriented.
  • Effective at developing positive working relationships evidenced by a track record of teamwork and collegiality.
  • Shares Habitat’s values for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

The Policy Officers works during Habitat Canada’s normal office hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If located in the GTA or Ottawa, may on occasion be required to attend the office (GTA) or meetings with working level government officials (Ottawa).

Compensation: $17.60/Hour

Contract Duration: 8 Weeks

About Habitat for Humanity Canada

Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national charity comprised of local Habitat organizations working in every province and the North. Through innovative home construction, repair, and financing, skills training and advocacy, we bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat for Humanity Canada is a member of Habitat for Humanity International, a leading global non-profit working in more than 60 countries. To learn more, visit and follow @HabitatCanada.

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