Policy Assistant; Student - Refugee Hub Team

Position: Policy Assistant (Student) - Refugee Hub Knowledge Team
## Policy Assistant (Student) - Refugee Hub Knowledge Team
* Providing
** policy analysis**,
** research support, documentation**,
** data management**, and
** administrative assistance**.
* Contributing to
** content development
** for projects such as .
* Assisting with
** database management
** and
** organization**.
* Supporting the development of Hub
** communication products
** to disseminate knowledge.
* Assisting with the
** publication and promotion
** of knowledge products.
* Supporting the Hub’s
** participation
* * in and
** hosting
* * of academic and civil society conferences, workshops, meetings, and lectures.
* Assisting in the preparations of
** grant proposals and reports
** for funders and stakeholders.
* Providing
** support
* * as determined and required by the Principal Analyst related to the Refugee Hub Knowledge Team’s priorities.
* A minimum of
** 1 year relevant experience**.
* Strong
** research**,
** analytical**, and
** coordination skills**, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent
** communication skills**, including proficient English writing skills.
* Interest in and/or experience with policy and research in the fields of
** refugee law**,
** global migration policy**, or
** migration issues
** is an asset.
* Demonstrated
** maturity**,
** tact**,
** integrity**, and
** diplomacy**, with a professional presence and capable of exercising independent judgment and flexibility.
* Must currently be enrolled in a law or graduate degree (social sciences) program and plan to
** maintain enrolment for 2025/2026 academic terms**.This is a
** hybrid position
** based in Ottawa, combining remote work with in-person hours at the
** University of Ottawa Refugee Hub office**.
* ** Start date**:
Begin immediately upon completion of recruitment.
* ** Duration**:
Until April 2026, with the possibility of renewal.
* ** Compensation**: $26.33/hour for 10 hours per week, with occasional overtime as needed.
** Key Competencies at uOttawa:
** Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

** Planning:
** Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.  
** Initiative:
** Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.  
** Client Service Orientation:
** Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.  
** Teamwork and Cooperation:
** Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.
The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact h to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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* Note:

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