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NOTICE: The deadline for this call for expressions of interest has been extended to 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on May 17, 2024.

APF Canada is a not-for-profit organization focused on strengthening ties between Canada and Asia through its research, education, and convening activities, such as the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership. 

We are seeking a proactive Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist for the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership on contract, full-time employment. This position reports to the Senior Program Manager, APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership.

Phase Two of the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership is a four-year project (2022-2026) funded by the Government of Canada that aims to improve inclusive economic growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially those led by women and young women.

The application deadline is April 28, 2024 (at 11:59 p.m./PT). Applications must be submitted via BambooHR. Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Major Responsibilities:

Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) 50%

• Lead the integration of gender-responsive and inclusive MSME-related research and monitor relevant public policies, trends and emerging gender equality issues;

• Prepare project reports, action plans, policy briefs, recommendations and communication materials that support poverty reduction, gender equality and women’s economic empowerment;
• Contribute to gender-responsive procurement and budgeting
• Assist in coordinating and managing gender-responsive and inclusive meetings, consultations, and partnership events, including conferences, roundtables, workshops, and training sessions with leaders and experts from Canada and other APEC economies;
• Provide ongoing gender research support and analysis throughout the project’s planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.

Project Co-ordination and Administration 50% 

• Contribute to Project meeting agendas, materials, speaking points, and presentations, including convenings such as the APEC Small and Medium Enterprise Working Group and APEC Business Advisory Council

• Coordinate and support reporting to the project donor, including annual and semi-annual reports, work plans, financial forms and reporting, and other documents.

• Maintain an updated and organized project management information system with project tasks and milestones.

• Communicate internally with the Project Team and APF Canada’s staff, executive leadership, and Board, and externally with project stakeholders, academics, experts, and government representatives, including drafting letters, emails, and other communications materials.

• Other tasks and event logistical support on the ground may be assigned from time to time.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:

• Graduate education in international development, public policy, business management, non-profit management, administration, or communications (or another related field of study) is highly desirable. An equivalent combination of undergraduate education and five to seven years of work experience will be considered.

• Three to five years of experience with GESI and project co-ordination, management, or administrative work in international development, government, non-profit organizations, or research is essential.

• Excellent ability to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously, identify priorities, develop timelines, and use sound judgment to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communicator in English with an ability to respectfully engage with multiple stakeholder groups from government, research institutes, business associations, and civil society.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Displays tact and professionalism and can work with organizationally sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality and respect for the nature of work.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Previous work experience in developing or managing a Global Affairs Canada-funded international development project is highly desirable; 

• Knowledge about issues related to MSMEs and entrepreneurship, particularly in the context of fostering sustainable development and poverty reduction, and promoting gender equality;

• Certification in project management is an asset.

• Completion of the Government of Canada’s Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) certificate or other gender equality, inclusion, and diversity training is an asset.

• The ability to work in French or an Asian language relevant to Phase Two is an asset. 

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. The successful applicant will ideally work out of Vancouver, BC, on a Hybrid Schedule (two days onsite/three days off-site) from APF Canada’s head office in downtown Vancouver, Monday to Friday, during regular office hours (approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $50,000-$62,000. Salary offer will be determined commensurate with experience and level of expertise subject to APF Canada’s salary band. APF Canada’s total remuneration package for this role includes a non-contributory extended health care coverage, including dependents, above mandatory paid time-off days and a flexible and hybrid work schedule.

Application Procedures

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Applications must be submitted via BambooHR and should include the following documents MERGED in ONE PDF file. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• One-page Cover Letter detailing the applicant’s career interests and goals and why they are interested in working with the Foundation

• Résumé detailing the applicant’s academic background, skills, and professional experiences.

• Original Writing Sample of no more than 10 pages, single-spaced in English. A functioning URL to a writing sample is acceptable.

• Name, title, and contact information (email and phone number) for two professional references. References will only be contacted if the applicant is short-listed for the role.

The application deadline is May 17, 2024 (at 11:59 p.m./PT). Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission.

Please add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of our correspondence.

For questions, please send an email to apfcanada-msme@asiapacific.ca. 

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Research Scholarship Opportunity

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is committed to fostering the next generation of Asia Pacific researchers and practitioners. To this end, it offers one full-time, twelve-month term opportunity as a Research Scholar (RS) for applicants interested in conducting research on South Asia with a focus on one or more of the following areas: political economy of South Asia, climate change, and/or new and emerging technologies.

The Research Scholar will join APF Canada's research team and work directly with a Program Manager. He/she/they will:

• Conduct research, gather and analyze data for APF Canada research projects and events;
• Publish short papers such as Insights and Dispatches and contribute to longer reports;
• Develop and execute a research project in line with the Foundation’s research plan;
• Build expertise and keep up to date on specific topics in South Asia such as, but not limited to: AI and digital technology, space programs, peace and security, energy and the environment, and domestic political affairs in the seven countries comprising the South Asian region – India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Maldives;
• Contribute to the organization of APF Canada events.

The Research Scholar will report out of Vancouver, B.C., and follow a hybrid work schedule, which includes reporting from the Vancouver office two days per week and remotely the other three days during regular office hours, Monday to Friday. 

For Research Scholars needing to relocate from outside of B.C., a $1,000 relocation bonus will be allocated. Scholars relocating to the area from elsewhere in B.C. (i.e. outside the Lower Mainland) will receive a $500 relocation allowance.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:

•  An interest and experience conducting research on emerging trends in technology, trade and investment, or climate change and the environment in the South Asian region;
• Educational background in related fields such as Political Science, International Development, Public Policy, Economics, with a demonstrated focus on South Asia;
• Excellent demonstrated quantitative skills, with proficiency with SPSS, Nvivo, Stata, R, or Python;
• Good ability in analyzing and synthesizing complex datasets into writing pieces catered to the general public;
• Excellent demonstrated written communication skills;
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills, ability to adapt, innovate, work in a fast-paced environment, and good interpersonal skills.

The application deadline is Sunday, May 5, 2024 (at 11:59 p.m. PT). Applications are considered on a rolling basis, please submit your application once it is prepared.

Eligibility and Selection

Selected candidates must:

• Be recent (less than two years) graduates from a Master’s or PhD program or be a PhD candidate nearing completion of their program requirements. Exceptional candidates with an undergraduate degree and demonstrated research experience may be considered. 
• Have completed their graduate studies at a Canadian university or be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who completed their graduate studies either in Canada or overseas. (Priority is given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents.) International students with a valid work permit will also be considered.
• Research Scholars are selected through an open and competitive process, and their grant agreement period is normally for one year. In some cases, their eligibility can be extended twice for a total granting period not to exceed two years.

Note: The Research Scholarship opportunity is not considered as regular employment; renumeration is provided through a Grant.

Amount of Grant

The grantee's compensation is $44,400.00 for the duration for the term.

Start/End Dates 

We hope to fill this position quickly and have someone start in the role in June 2024 and until the end of May 2025, with the possibility of an extension.

Application Procedures

Applicants should submit the following documents MERGED in ONE single PDF file.  Incomplete application will not be considered.

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• Résumé detailing the applicant's academic background, skills, and professional experiences relevant to the job description.
• Cover letter detailing the applicant's fit with the job requirements, why they are interested in working at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and what their research interests are and what they would be interested in exploring while at the Foundation.
• Sample of work reflecting research and writing skills. An original writing sample of no more than 10 pages, single-spaced in English (a functioning URL link to a sample is also acceptable); alternatively, a published journal article or book chapter authored by the applicant will also be accepted.
• Name, title, and contact information (email and phone number) for two academic or professional references. References will only be contacted if the applicant is short-listed for the role.
• Optional: A copy of the applicant's university transcript(s) (scanned or electronic documents are sufficient).

Applications will be accepted in English. The application deadline is Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (PT). Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so please submit your application once it is prepared.

For questions, please contact the Program Manager, South Asia, Suvolaxmi Dutta Choudhury, at suvo.choudhury@asiapacific.ca   

Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.