Program Officer

5 months ago


Ottawa, Canada International Development Research Centre Full time

**If you are looking for a career opportunity, want meaningful professional achievements and contribute to making the world a better place, 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 team **Knowledge and Innovation Exchange** (KIX) team within our** **Education and Science** Program Division in the in the** **Programs and Partnership** Branch (PPB) and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world**:
**Our employment opportunity of the moment**:Program Officer, KIX**

**As the next Program Officer, you will be **managing project grants, supporting the implementation of program strategies for knowledge synthesis, monitoring and evaluation, and communications and engagement by advancing research **in support of international development.**

Location: Ottawa, Canada (Hybrid Mode*)

Employment Status: Term 36 months

**Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC**:
**You have**:

- A PhD or a Masters degree relevant to the program area with a record of research and publication a record of research management.
- Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking).
- Demonstrated research experience and understanding of gender equality, equity, and inclusion issues in current global education policy challenges.
- Significant experience in project management, problem-solving and facilitating collaborative and transdisciplinary research.
- Experience in grant management, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge mobilization.
- A good understanding of the challenges of gender equality and women's empowerment in improving education systems worldwide.

**You are**:

- Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements:_ _**_At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable._**:

- Collaborative and thrive within a research-based environment that requires relationship building and openness to working with researchers across the world.
- Driven and able to put plan into action through effective implementation processes.
- Passionate about the improvement of education systems in low-middle income countries (LMICS).
- An experienced research professional with demonstrated project management capabilities.

**You are interested in**:

- Championing gender equality, equity and inclusion issues in applied research to strengthen education systems.
- Working closely with senior education specialists to manage grants for applied research projects with a range of universities, think tanks, NGOs in Asia and Africa.
- Supporting the implementation of program strategies for knowledge synthesis, monitoring and evaluation, as well as communications and engagement strategies.
- Implementing competitive call processes to attract, select and approval of new projects that strengthen the resilience of education systems.
- Improving research uptake by linking on-going research with national decision-making and global networks.
- 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).

This position requires frequent international travel.

The International Development Research Centre is committed to creating and fostering a **respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture** that reflects the people’s lives we impact and the Canadian community we work within, where everyone can truly be themselves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, as well as persons with physical or mental disabilities to be part of our team.

We strive to ensure barrier-free selection processes. If you are contacted regarding a career opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the People and Corporate Culture Division representative of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

**Who can apply? The general public - national and international populations.


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