Climate Change Knowledge Specialist

1 week ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada International Executive Service Corps Full time
Job Title: Climate Change Knowledge Specialist

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking a skilled and experienced Climate Change Knowledge Specialist to join our CLARE team in the Climate-Resilient Food Systems Program Division.

As a Climate Change Knowledge Specialist, you will play a crucial role in enabling the uptake and use of research results and strategic positioning. You will contribute to making the world a better place by working on international development research that addresses climate change.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop summaries of program performance based on monitoring and evaluation data, turning it into annual review documents and strategies towards research use and uptake.
  • Implement communications guidance, supporting project teams and grantees.
  • Convey projects' achievements, demonstrating why they matter and identifying the benefits for local communities and contributions to thinking, practice, and action.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in planning and designing social media and events.
  • Review and analyze CLARE monitoring and evaluation data to ensure quality assurance.

Ideal Candidate:

  • A Master's degree in climate change, environmental science, natural resource management, geography, disaster risk, including learning in knowledge sharing, knowledge translation, and/or international development.
  • Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
  • A minimum of three (3) years of combined experience in knowledge translation, knowledge sharing, and conducting research with a focus on the implementation of research-into-use strategies.
  • An in-depth understanding of knowledge sharing and knowledge translation approaches and methodologies.
  • An enhanced knowledge of climate change, adaptation, and resilience, and a heightened awareness of landscapes across climate science, humanitarian action, and climate policy, including key actors and the contribution of research to policy and practice.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to discern trends and identify and analyze program issues related to knowledge sharing.

Compensation Package:

We offer a competitive salary of approximately $85,000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus benefits.

Location:

Ottawa, Canada, with a hybrid work environment.



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