Senior Policy Analyst / Analyste Principal en Politiques

at  Assembly of First Nations

WHO WE ARE:

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is an advocacy organization, taking direction and fulfilling mandates as directed by First Nations in-Assembly through resolutions. As a national advocacy organization for First Nations, the AFN seeks to advance First Nations Inherent and Treaty Rights through the development policy, public education and where applicable, the co-development of legislation to build First Nations capacity.
The AFN was created out of a desire among First Nations leadership for a strong and effective collective advocacy organization. From this, values such as respect for human rights, diversity, justice, and the sovereignty of each rights-holding First Nation guide the work of the organization.
The Role: The Assembly of First Nations is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead key conservation initiatives, conduct expert analysis, and provide recommendations for policy development, interpretation, and application for the inclusion of First Nations Languages and Learning.

Reporting to the Director, the Senior Policy Analyst will have the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Gathers and analyzes statistical information, reviews, and assesses existing research, and writes reports on findings and conclusions with high complexity requiring expertise knowledge.
• Makes recommendations in the development of policies by collecting and analyzing statistical data.
• Makes recommendations related to First Nations policies and program development, processes, and procedures within a broad scope (strategic) and impact.
• Assist with the preparation of AFN resolutions.
• Provides updates to the Director and shares information regarding planning, policy, funding, and events.
• Assist with the preparation, coordination, processing, editing and completion of Sector materials such as briefing notes, speaking notes, presentations, and reports (e.g., workplans, letters, minutes, etc.), to be done within specified timelines.
• Builds, develops and maintains strong and productive networks and relationships with national, regional and community First Nations Leaders, specialists, organizations, communities; and relationships with government officials at all levels.
• Provides support to the Director in the preparation of materials for the National Chief’s Office that may include PowerPoints, speaking notes, briefing notes, memos, correspondence; and other documents, as required.
• Attends and takes notes at Chiefs-in-Assembly (Annual General Assembly and Special Chiefs Assembly) meetings held twice annually.
• Assists with the planning, and coordination of the Sector’s Chiefs Committees, Technical Committees, and/or Working Groups.
• Monitors and attends Parliamentary standing committees.
• Assists with planning and preparation of materials for key milestone events, such as pre-budget submissions, the annual report and assembly reports.
• Assists Director with the preparation of sector budget proposals for submission to federal government departments and with reporting requirements of funding agreements.
• Mentors junior policy professionals
• Conducts other duties as assigned by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary degree related to environmental science, geography, biology, Indigenous Studies, or public policy administration with 5+ years’ relevant policy experience preferably working with First Nations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ability to analyze complex information and data, and communicate this concisely to a variety of audiences (e.g., officials, portfolio-holders, Chiefs, etc.)
• Advanced written and verbal skills, including the ability to use appropriate terminology.
• Familiarity with the manipulation and analysis of data using databases such as Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply effective research techniques, with respect to confidentiality and ethics.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with team members, governing bodies, and partners both inside and outside of the AFN.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, professionalism, teamwork, and judgement.
• Sound planning and organization skills with the ability to multi-task while working under pressure and with competing deadlines.
• English is the working language although the ability to communicate effectively in French or an Indigenous language is an asset.
  Thank you for your interest in employment with the AFN! We truly appreciate your application and will carefully review your resume. As we receive a high number of applications, we want to inform you that we can only contact shortlisted candidates.
  AFN may cancel, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diplôme d’études supérieures dans le domaine des sciences de l’environnement, de la géographie, de la biologie, des études autochtones ou de l’administration des politiques publiques, assorti d’une expérience de plus de cinq ans dans le domaine des politiques, de préférence en collaboration avec les Premières Nations, ou une combinaison équivalente d’études et d’expérience.
• Compétences écrites et orales avancées, y compris la capacité d’utiliser une terminologie appropriée.
• Capacité à manipuler et à analyser des données à l’aide de bases de données telles qu’Excel.
• Connaissance et capacité avérées à appliquer des techniques de recherche efficaces, en respectant la confidentialité et l’éthique.
• Capacité à établir des relations de travail efficaces avec les membres de l’équipe, les organes directeurs et les partenaires, tant à l’intérieur qu’à l’extérieur de l’APN.
• Entregent, professionnalisme, esprit d’équipe et jugement.
• Solides compétences en matière de planification et d’organisation et capacité à effectuer plusieurs tâches à la fois tout en travaillant sous pression et en respectant des échéances concurrentes.
• L’anglais est la langue de travail, mais la capacité à communiquer efficacement en français ou dans une langue autochtone est un atout.
  Nous vous remercions de l’intérêt que vous portez à l’APN! Nous vous remercions de votre candidature et nous examinerons attentivement votre curriculum vitae. Étant donné que nous recevons un grand nombre de candidatures, nous tenons à vous informer que nous ne communiquerons qu’avec les candidats retenus.
  L’APN se réserve le droit d’annuler, de reporter ou de modifier les offres d’emploi à tout moment

• Gathers and analyzes statistical information, reviews, and assesses existing research, and writes reports on findings and conclusions with high complexity requiring expertise knowledge.
• Makes recommendations in the development of policies by collecting and analyzing statistical data.
• Makes recommendations related to First Nations policies and program development, processes, and procedures within a broad scope (strategic) and impact.
• Assist with the preparation of AFN resolutions.
• Provides updates to the Director and shares information regarding planning, policy, funding, and events.
• Assist with the preparation, coordination, processing, editing and completion of Sector materials such as briefing notes, speaking notes, presentations, and reports (e.g., workplans, letters, minutes, etc.), to be done within specified timelines.
• Builds, develops and maintains strong and productive networks and relationships with national, regional and community First Nations Leaders, specialists, organizations, communities; and relationships with government officials at all levels.
• Provides support to the Director in the preparation of materials for the National Chief’s Office that may include PowerPoints, speaking notes, briefing notes, memos, correspondence; and other documents, as required.
• Attends and takes notes at Chiefs-in-Assembly (Annual General Assembly and Special Chiefs Assembly) meetings held twice annually.
• Assists with the planning, and coordination of the Sector’s Chiefs Committees, Technical Committees, and/or Working Groups.
• Monitors and attends Parliamentary standing committees.
• Assists with planning and preparation of materials for key milestone events, such as pre-budget submissions, the annual report and assembly reports.
• Assists Director with the preparation of sector budget proposals for submission to federal government departments and with reporting requirements of funding agreements.
• Mentors junior policy professionals
• Conducts other duties as assigned by the Director