Freshwater Science Program Director

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada IISD Experimental Lakes Area Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Freshwater Science Program Director to join our team at the IISD Experimental Lakes Area. Located in northwestern Ontario, Canada, our research facility features 58 small lakes and their watersheds, providing a unique opportunity for scientists to conduct whole-ecosystem experiments and make significant scientific discoveries.

About Us

The IISD Experimental Lakes Area is one of the world's most influential freshwater research facilities. For over 50 years, we have been conducting research on environmental protection, acid rain, mercury from air pollution, algal blooms, and pharmaceutical chemicals in water. Our mission is to advance the understanding of freshwater ecosystems and promote sustainable management practices.

Scope

The Freshwater Science Program Director will play a key role in the administration of our program, reporting directly to the Interim Executive Director. This position involves planning, organizing, directing, controlling work plans and financial resources/budgets, implementing and evaluating activities, reporting, and managing the overall program cycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing donor reports, managing operational requirements, advising/training staff, representing the organization with government donors, and participating in organizational policy development.

Key Responsibilities

A) Manage human, financial, and technical resources for the delivery of the IISD-ELA Program:

  • Manage the IISD-ELA program, with a specific focus on framework agreements, to support research on environmental protection and freshwater science.
  • Work with the water research science team, perform program administration tasks for framework agreements, develop partner contracts, and prepare and monitor consultant/associate contracts.
  • Plan, administer, and control program budgets (including yearly targets and HR planning) and support annual budget processes.
  • Support operations of the IISD-ELA facility (Kenora), including approvals for asset procurement, infrastructure projects, and insurance.

B) Direct staff delivering programs on organizational policies and procedures and participate in policy development:

  • Keep updated with IISD policies related to program management and delivery, and advise staff on processes/procedures and provide training.
  • Assist in the development of new policies and procedures to implement programs and set strategic direction.

C) Governance (Corporate Secretary):

  • Develop administrative procedures for the IISD-ELA Board to meet objectives set by the board and senior management.
  • Plan meetings and develop agendas in collaboration with management.

Requirements

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate with:

  • 10+ years of experience in program/project management, including financial management, outcomes tracking, and funder reporting, including a minimum of 3 years working in the water sector;
  • Experience working directly with both Canadian federal and/or provincial governments and within the international development sector, including a strong understanding of funding arrangements and requirements for a range of donors in the sector.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Extensive program and project management skills (including planning, budgeting, contract management, financial and human resourcing, liaison, outcomes tracking, and performance reporting).
  • Proficiency with program monitoring applications, administration tools, and reporting against key performance indicators.
  • Experienced in developing comprehensive budgets and adept at monitoring financial performance.

Salary: CAD 80,000–CAD 100,000 commensurate with experience

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