Program Officer, Knowledge Translation

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada International Executive Service Corps Full time

If you are looking for a career opportunity, want to give meaning to your professional achievements and contribute to making the world a better place by playing a part in international development, and are passionate about implementing research uptake strategies, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the place for you

IDRC is home to people who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the world’s most critical challenges.

Come join our Education and Science - Artificial Intelligence for Development and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world

Our employment opportunity of the moment: Program Officer – Knowledge translation

Location: Ottawa, Canada (Hybrid Mode*)

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC: You have:
  • A PhD or master’s degree in artificial intelligence, data science, cognitive science, evaluation, communications, or education.
  • Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing, and speaking)
  • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant and recent experience communicating and translating science and evidence, sharing knowledge for various audiences, as well as assessing the progress of projects and individuals towards their stated objectives, all preferably within the context of issues on technology and international development. Experience working in a low and middle-income country (LMIC), particularly in Africa.
  • An in-depth understanding of the transformative potential of AI to advance development.
  • An enhanced command of knowledge translation for uptake and use.
You are:
  • Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements:At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
  • A recognized leader with strong interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Competent in the analysis, interpretation, and synthesis of research for development results.
  • Sensitive to the importance of gender equity, inclusion, and diversity within research.
  • Able to provide specialized advice and guidance to professional partnerships.
  • A proven team player who works well within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.
You are interested in:
  • Providing intellectual advice for areas of the Program and ensuring that knowledge is documented, shared, translated into appropriate language or formats, and kept accessible for future reference.
  • Implementing knowledge management that weaves together research for impact, learning and collaboration, and monitoring and evaluation.
  • Supporting research projects to be needs-driven and solutions-oriented and engage in research for impact by reaching audiences for uptake and action.
  • Establishing knowledge infrastructures, learning processes, and communities of practice to curate and share knowledge among projects, funders, and external stakeholders.
  • Facilitating program-level learning across projects through a monitoring framework that links the AI4D theory of change, key indicators, and learning questions.
  • Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Then we are interested in your profile

At IDRC, we support your professional development.

Additional Information:

*Hybrid Mode: Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (Minimum 3 days out of 10 in the office).

As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities requiring the same competencies relevant to the Education and Science Program.

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