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 contributing to the information system management, financial analysis and reporting, and business policy/process development in a research and grant-managing setting, 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 and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world!

Our employment opportunity of the moment: Analyst, Grant Operations and Systems

Location: Ottawa, Canada (Hybrid Mode*)

For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details.

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You have:

• A university Degree in Business Administration or Commerce, or College Diploma in relevant field combined with an acceptable level of experience.
• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking).
• Demonstrated competence and relevant experience working with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft CRM, with the ability to action data fixes and business process related queries.
• An in-depth understanding of business policy/process review and development, preferably in a research or grant-making setting.
• An enhance knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting as well as performance indicator monitoring and development.

You are:

• A skilled communicator with great interpersonal skills and the confidence to interact and develop relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Adept in trouble shooting, issue resolution, and providing advice to both subject matter experts and end-users.
• Client-focused, able to deliver your objectives while working under pressure using your initiative and sound judgment.
• A team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.

You are interested in:

• Drafting and reviewing new policies/procedures and updates.
• Providing advice to both subject matter experts and end-users, including leading training sessions and providing support, and acting as the key Divisional liaison for all matters related to the information systems that support our grant making.
• Extracting and analyzing grant portfolio data to support the preparation of reports and analyses shared across the Centre, including to the Executive.
• Data sources and metrics best used to forecast and assess performance, through both existing approaches and developing new ones.
• 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.