Senior PGIE Advisor
Canadian Red Cross · Canada
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- CA$95,000 / year
- Canada
Job highlights
- Lead PGIE integration in international operations.
- Support program teams and partner National Societies.
- Strengthen protection and safeguarding systems.
- Build capacity through training and mentoring.
- Provide surge support for emergency operations.
About the role
Senior Protection, Gender and Inclusion and Community Engagement and Accountability Advisor
Location: Partially Virtual / Hybrid (anywhere within Canada)
Employment Type: Temporary Full-time (Until 31 March 2027)
The Canadian Red Cross, a leading not-for-profit organization, provides critical support to individuals and communities in Canada and globally. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers 2026, we are committed to fostering an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to integrate protection, gender equality, social inclusion, community engagement and accountability, and safeguarding across international operations, adhering to Red Cross Red Crescent standards and international best practices.
- Support program teams and partner National Societies in mainstreaming PGIE throughout program design, development, implementation, and monitoring, ensuring dignity, access, participation, and safety for all.
- Strengthen systems for identifying, preventing, mitigating, and responding to protection risks, including violence, exploitation, and abuse, through robust reporting, referral, and case management mechanisms.
- Offer guidance on safe and ethical community engagement practices, utilizing sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data to inform decision-making.
- Enhance the capacity of National Societies and program teams through institutionalization, coaching, mentoring, and the development of PGIE tools and training.
- Provide surge support and be available for deployment to assist emergency operations and PGIE mainstreaming in complex contexts.
- Collaborate with PMER, Health, and other technical teams to ensure accountability to affected populations and integrated programming.
- Contribute to operational planning, risk analysis, donor reporting, and coordination with Movement and external partners on PGIE priorities.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in protection, gender equality, inclusion, and community engagement and accountability within humanitarian settings, including advisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience applying humanitarian protection, gender, inclusion, and engagement standards in diverse contexts.
- Experience in establishing or strengthening safeguarding, incident management, reporting, and referral systems.
- Strong understanding of results-based management and monitoring frameworks, including accountability to affected populations.
- Experience working in cross-cultural environments and supporting partner organizations.
- Experience with Global Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded programs is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, facilitation, and advisory skills with the ability to influence across teams.
- Fluency in English and French is required.
Working Conditions:
- Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform role responsibilities in English.
- Eligibility to work in Canada is required.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment screening process, including a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC), is mandatory.
- This role involves a hybrid work arrangement with periodic in-office presence, and requires international travel, including potential deployments to emergency operations.
Key skills/competency:
- Protection
- Gender Equality
- Social Inclusion
- Community Engagement
- Accountability to Affected Populations
- Safeguarding
- Humanitarian Aid
- Program Design
- Capacity Building
- Risk Management
Skills & topics
- Senior PGIE Advisor
- Protection
- Gender Equality
- Inclusion
- Community Engagement
- Accountability
- Humanitarian Aid
- International Operations
- Capacity Building
- Safeguarding
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of humanitarian experience in protection, gender, inclusion, and community engagement, specifically mentioning GAC-funded program experience if applicable.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your analytical, facilitation, advisory, and cross-cultural collaboration abilities in your application.
- Address language requirements: Clearly state your fluency in both English and French.
- Prepare for screening: Be ready to complete a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) and confirm your eligibility to work in Canada.
- Highlight advisory experience: Detail your experience in an advisory role, focusing on influencing teams and integrating standards in diverse contexts.
Technical preparation
Master's degree in a relevant field.,8+ years of humanitarian PGIE experience.,Experience with safeguarding systems.,Knowledge of results-based management.
Behavioral questions
Demonstrate influencing skills across diverse teams.,Explain experience in cross-cultural collaboration.,Describe how you've handled protection risks.,How do you ensure accountability to affected populations?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Canadian Red Cross's commitment to diversity and inclusion for the Senior PGIE Advisor role?
- The Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to creating an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment. As one of Canada’s Best Employers, they actively seek candidates who contribute to this commitment for all roles, including the Senior PGIE Advisor position.
- What are the language requirements for the Senior PGIE Advisor position at the Canadian Red Cross?
- Fluency in both English and French is required for the Senior PGIE Advisor role. Applicants whose first language is not English may be asked to perform their duties in English.
- What is the duration of the temporary Senior PGIE Advisor position?
- The Senior PGIE Advisor position is a temporary, full-time role expected to last until March 31, 2027.
- Can candidates outside of Canada apply for the Senior PGIE Advisor role?
- No, candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. The Canadian Red Cross welcomes applications from candidates who possess the necessary work authorization.
- What kind of experience is essential for the Senior PGIE Advisor role?
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in protection, gender equality, social inclusion, and community engagement within humanitarian settings is essential. Experience in an advisory role and with GAC-funded programs is highly desirable.
- Does the Senior PGIE Advisor role require international travel or deployment?
- Yes, the Senior PGIE Advisor role requires international travel and may involve deployments to support emergency operations in complex contexts.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior PGIE Advisor position?
- The Senior PGIE Advisor position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring periodic presence in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within Canada.
- What specific systems should a Senior PGIE Advisor have experience with?
- Experience in establishing or strengthening safeguarding, incident management, reporting, and referral systems is crucial for the Senior PGIE Advisor role.