Gender Equity and Social Inclusion GESI Coordinator

APF Canada is a notforprofit organization focused on strengthening ties between Canada and Asia through its research education and convening activities such as the APECCanada Growing Business Partnership.

We are seeking a proactive Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Coordinator for the APECCanada Growing Business Partnership on contract fulltime employment. This position reports to the Senior Program Manager APECCanada Growing Business Partnership.

Phase Two of the APECCanada Growing Business Partnership is a fiveyear projectfunded 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 until May 4 2025 (at 11:59 p.m./PT). The anticipatory start date of this position is May 2025. 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

• Support the coordination of genderresponsive and inclusive MSMErelated research and monitor relevant public policies trends and emerging gender equality issues;
• Assists in the development of project reports action plans policy briefs recommendations and communication materials that support poverty reduction gender equality and womens economic empowerment;
• Assist with the coordination of genderresponsive procurement and budgeting
• Assist in coordinating genderresponsive and inclusive meetings consultations and partnership events including conferences roundtables workshops and training sessions with leaders and experts from Canada and other APEC economies;
• Support ongoing coordination of genderrelated activities through the projects implementation and assist with monitoring and evaluation.

Project Coordination 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
• Support the preparation and submission of reports to the project donor including annual and semiannual 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 Canadas 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 nonprofit management administration or communications (or another related field of study) is highly desirable. An equivalent combination of undergraduate education and two to three years of work experience will be considered.
• Two to three years of experience with GESI and project coordination management or administrative work in international development government nonprofit 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 supporting a Global Affairs Canadafunded 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;
• Basic knowledge in project management is an asset.
• Completion of the Government of Canadas 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 have a legal status to work in Canada upon submission of an application. The successful applicant will ideally work out of Vancouver BC on a Hybrid Schedule (two days onsite/three days offsite) from APF Canadas 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 $.The salary offer will be determined commensurate with experience and level of expertise subject to APF Canadas salary band. APF Canadas total remuneration package for this role includes a noncontributory extended health care coverage including dependents above mandatory paid timeoff days and a flexible and hybrid work schedule.

Application Procedures

Applications must be submitted via BambooHR and should include the following documents MERGED in ONE PDF file.

• Onepage Cover Letter detailing the applicants career interests and goals and why they are interested in working with the Foundation
• Rsum detailing the applicants academic background skills and professional experiences.
• Original Writing Sample of no more than 10 pages singlespaced 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 shortlisted for the role.

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Guidelines on the Fair Use of AI

At the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada we recognize that AI is becoming an integral part of our daily lives and we see its potential to enhance innovation streamline processes save time and ultimately amplify our mission. All applications are reviewed by a human. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age ethnicity gender identity or expression language national or Indigenous origin family or marital status physical and mental ability political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.

We view AI as a tool to support creativity throughout your job search when used for such things as polishing rsums. However please ensure that any AI tools are turned off during interviews. Otherwise we will not be able to assess your ability to showcase original ideas or get a true sense of your skills and passion for joining the Foundation.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants but due to the anticipated high volume of applications we will only be able to reach out to those who best meet the qualifications and requirements for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Thank you for your understanding.

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