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 Policy Advisor
 Right to Play International
 

 Location : Toronto , Canada
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 Experience : 5-10 Years
 Last date of Submission : 20 Aug 2010
 Sector : Human Rights
 Compensation : As per Right to Play International Guidelines
 Skill Set : Programme Management
 Nature of Job : Full Time
 
 
 Job Description
 
  • Develops RTP policy statements and position papers on key issues.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and monitors existing national government laws, policies and strategies that affect SDP.
  • Fosters cross-government knowledge exchange and development of a distinct Sport for Development and Peace policy community.
  • Establishes and liaises with international reference groups on key policy issues.
  • Liaises with SDP experts, researchers and academic institutions to continue to encourage and support SDP geared research.
  • Develops RTP promotional handouts combining policy work with RTP relevant resources and best practices.
  • Contributes policy-related content to all RTP products (program resources, web-site, proposals, etc).
  • Advocates for policy change globally in the area of Sport for Development and Peace.
  • Builds global awareness on the benefits of Sport for Development and Peace and the work of RTP.
  • Promotes the inclusion of Sport for Development and Peace and the work of Right To Play as a topic in various high-level international meetings, events and forums.
 Candidate Profile
 

Qualifications:

  • University degree in a related field (e.g. International Development, Public Policy/Administration,Political Science) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
    Training in qualitative research methods, policy analysis,Masters degree in related field.

Experience :

  • Over 5-10 years of work experience in relevant jobs.
  • Experience working with Government, the UN or another international organization.
  • Experience managing complex projects.
  • Experience working inter-governmentally.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders.

Knowledge & Technical Skills :

  • Knowledge of government decision-making processes at the bureaucratic and politicallevels
  • Persuasion skills, Government relations expertise.
  • Stakeholder relations expertise.
  • Strong editing and writing skills, including report writing.
  • Project development and management expertise.

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