Organizational Advisor – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

support WUSC’s commitment to anti-discrimination, diversity and inclusion

POSITION TITLE	Organizational Advisor – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion support WUSC’s commitment to anti-discrimination, diversity and inclusion
POSITION LOCATION	Option 1: Hybrid – work from home and our Ottawa Office Option 2: Remote – work from anywhere in Canada Option 3: From one of WUSC’s countries of operation The person selected will be offered an employment contract  from one of our global offices depending on their resident status (you must hold a valid work authorization – WUSC will not facilitate any work authorization process)
REPORTS TO	Director, Strategic Initiatives
CONTRACT TERM	Indeterminate, full-time permanent
SALARY LEVEL	A local salary and compensation package based on WUSC’s salary grid Level PRO3 will be discussed during the selection process
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS	April 30, 2024, 09:00 ET

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BACKGROUND

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian international development organization focusing on three programmatic areas: Economic Opportunities, Education, and Empowerment. Our vision is a better world for all young people. It is a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world in which all young people, especially women and refugees, are empowered to secure a good quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

WUSC currently works in over 15 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with an annual budget of approximately CAD $50 million. Globally, we partner with a network of higher education institutions, civil society organizations, private sector partners, professionals, students, volunteers, faculty and community leaders that work with us to achieve our mission.

WUSC has a strong commitment to anti-discrimination, diversity, equity and inclusion in its organization’s operations, policies, practices, programming, and public facing work. Additionally, WUSC’s Gender, Age, and Diversity (GAD) Policy takes an intersectional approach to our understanding of diversity and inclusion. WUSC opposes all forms of discrimination, prejudices, and racism and is dedicated to ensuring racial equality across all aspects of the organization’s policies, practices, and programming. Beyond these commitments, we recognize that we still have a lot of work to do on the path to becoming a truly anti-racist, diverse, and inclusive organization. 

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Organizational Advisor will play a coordination role to support WUSC’s commitment to anti-discrimination, diversity and inclusion (ADDI), as well as gender equality. In collaboration with departmental leads, and WUSC’s ADDI Committee, the Organizational Advisor will facilitate, provide analysis, and support WUSC to advance, strengthen, and foster an organizational culture of inclusion and belonging. The Organizational Advisor will also develop resources and conduct training for WUSC staff, partners and volunteers to enable them to meet its organizational anti-discrimination, diversity, equity and inclusion commitments, including safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) measures. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advance relevant policies, process and procedures  

• Facilitate a review of WUSC’s organizational policies, strategies and actions plans related to its ADDI commitments
• Support WUSC’s Human Resources team to review personnel policies and practices, including its safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) measures
• Advise WUSC’s partnerships taskforce to implement its partnerships strategy with a strong anti-racism and decolonization lens
• Collaborate with WUSC’s Monitoring Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) team to develop an accountability framework related to its anti-discrimination, diversity, equity and inclusion commitments
  

Internal & External Learning and Communication

• Develop, identify and share resources and tools (i.e. tipsheets) for WUSC staff, partners and volunteers to deepen understanding, knowledge, skills, capacities, and awareness of unconscious bias, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and enable them to develop practices and strategies that address and integrate these principles in their day-to-day work
• Facilitate organizational learning opportunities, including training, webinars and discussions related to WUSC’s ADDI commitments, as well as safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
• Participate and engage in relevant working groups and global communities of practice to ensure that WUSC’s ADDI commitments are up to date with best practice as it evolves
• Collaborate with WUSC Strategic Communications and Public Engagement teams to engage the Canadian public to learn from and with WUSC as we continue this journey of change

Coordination 

• Facilitate WUSC’s Anti-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion (ADDI) committee meetings, linking this group to WUSC’s organizational and departmental commitments
• Liaise and provide support to departmental leads (incl. HR, Communications, and Programs) to integrate, prioritize and implement ADDI-related initiatives into their annual work plans, management approaches and strategies
• Actively participate in WUSC’s internal Communities of Practice and working groups, bringing an anti-discrimination, diversity, equity and inclusion lens to their discussions   
  

Project design and implementation

• Work with the Program Development unit to ensure the integration of ADDI and gender equality approaches in new program design, including initial gender equality assessments  
• Provide advice on potential financial and human resources necessary to execute project-relevant gender equality, anti-discrimination, diversity, equity and inclusion analyses and strategies
• Support new project inception planning, particularly the development of project-specific analyses, strategies and planning related to gender equality, anti-discrimination and inclusion
• Actively collaborate with WUSC’s Technical Advisor Team and other team members to integrate  gender equality, anti-discrimination, diversity, equity and inclusion analysis into technical approaches to economic opportunities, education, and durable solutions for refugees

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource, sociology, organizational behavior, or related discipline is preferred 
• Certification in diversity, equity and inclusion, change management or project management is an asset

or an equivalent combination of experience and education in a relevant area

Experience and Competencies

• 5 years of experience advancing diversity, equity and inclusion commitments within a global organization, preferably within a non-profit organization
• Familiarity with the unique positioning of international development organizations is considered a strong asset
• Experience with transformational leadership; pulling together cross-functional teams and collaborators to initiate, drive and deliver strategic projects and organizational initiatives and programs
• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of diversity, equity and inclusion training programs
• Demonstrate experience in supporting organizations to strengthen their policies, practices and strategies to address issues related to anti-racism, discrimination, diversity, and social inclusion 
• Comprehensive understanding of global anti-racism, diversity and safeguarding issues 
• Exceptional communication, and relationship building skills and interpersonal skills, showcasing the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Ability to understand, be sensitive to, and respect the diverse socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, and sexual orientation
• Experience working with global and remote teams in cross-cultural environments
• Flexibility; domestic and international travel, when necessary
• A self-starter who can work autonomously and is proactive in developing ideas and solutions

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English, written and spoken   
• Fluency in French, written and spoken, is a strong asset

Contract Term: Indeterminate, full-time permanent; the person selected will be offered an employment contract  from one of our global offices depending on their resident status (you must hold a valid work authorization – WUSC will not facilitate any work authorization process).

Salary Level: A local salary and compensation package based on WUSC’s salary grid PRO3 Level will be discussed during the selection process. 

APPLICATIONS

WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce.  We offer employees exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference for youth around the world. 

We believe youth have the potential to provide for their families, build strong communities, and create positive social change for future generations.  Employees at WUSC work hard to create lasting change in education, employment and empowerment. 

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  No telephone calls please.

Person must be legally authorized to work in Canada or in one of WUSC’s Countries of operations (Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica, Ghana, Guyana, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Saint Lucia, Sri Lanka, Suriname, South Sudan and Uganda)

Closing date for applications:  April 30, 2024, 09:00 ET

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