Senior Public Affairs Strategist

At IDRC, your work goes beyond a job — it’s an opportunity to create meaningful global change while thriving in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and care. Whether you’re an emerging professional eager to launch your career or an experienced leader driving systemic change, IDRC provides the platform to turn purpose into action.

Make an Impact: Contribute to initiatives addressing the world’s most critical challenges, from inclusive governance to climate resilience.

Grow and Thrive: Access personalized learning opportunities, career development resources, and supportive mentorship.

Collaborate Globally: Work alongside diverse colleagues and partners, bridging local insights with global strategies to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Enjoy Comprehensive Benefits: Experience work-life balance with flexible work arrangements, generous leave policies, robust health coverage, and retirement plans. Learn more about our benefits on the IDRC Careers page.

Step Into the Opportunity:

As Senior Public Affairs Strategist, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing communications strategies and initiatives in terms of public affairs and outreach to support IDRC’s objectives.
• Engaging in comprehensive portfolio management and providing communications support to various program divisions within IDRC.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance IDRC’s visibility and impact through innovative communications initiatives.
• Providing strategic advice and support for corporate and operational communications planning, issues management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You Have the Following Qualifications and Experience:

Education Pathways:

• A graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. communications, journalism, public relations) or an acceptable combination of experience in communications and education.

Language Proficiency:

• Proficiency in both French and English (reading, writing, and speaking) is required.

Relevant Professional Experience:

• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of recent, cumulative** experience in communications, including contributions to areas such as public affairs, media relations, issues management, outreach, or events.
• While 5 years of experience in each area is not required, candidates must demonstrate meaningful contributions in at least 2 of these areas.

Key strengths for Success:

• A sound understanding of international development, foreign affairs, and IDRC’s mandate, activities, and operating environment is required.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice, develop and implement communication strategies, and manage comprehensive communication projects with measurable outcomes is required.
• Excellent knowledge of the federal political environment, its processes, and its key players is required.
• Strong knowledge of communications best practices, approaches, and tools, including social media is an asset.

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