Are you looking for a career opportunity? Do you want to give meaning to your professional achievements and contribute to making the world a better place by playing a part in international development? Are you passionate about Project Management?

Then IDRC is the place for you! By applying to the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), you can play an active role in building a more sustainable and inclusive world.

We are a crown corporation that has more than 350 dedicated employees who come from a variety of backgrounds and speak more than 25 languages. They work from our six offices around the world, in Ottawa, Amman, Dakar, Montevideo, Nairobi and New Delhi on a variety of projects and initiatives.

Do you want to be the next Program Management Officer (PMO) in one of our five (5) program areas located in our Head Office in Ottawa (Hybrid Mode*)?

• Democratic and Inclusive Governance (DIG)
• Global Health (GH)
• Education and Science (ES)
• Climate Resilient Food Systems (CRFS)
• Sustainable Inclusive Economies (SIE)

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline.
• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking).
• Relevant and recent experience supporting research program management and project development in a field related to the program areas of IDRC.
• An enhanced knowledge of the principles and best practices of knowledge translation and monitoring & evaluation.
• An in-depth understanding of research methodology, tools and statistical software.

You are:

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
• A skilled communicator with great interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills.
• A team player, confident in planning, coordinating monitoring and reporting.
• Well organized, with great attention to details and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of performing research-related tasks and using a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Flexible and adaptable to work constructively in a fast-paced team with multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.

You are interested in:

• Administering and monitoring program budgets and pipelines.
• Managing program initiatives and providing support for project development.
• Liaising with key internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating, monitoring and supporting projects, conferences and meetings.
• Taking initiative and bringing continuous innovations to your work.
• Working for an organization that supports your professional development.
• Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Now you know if you are ready and want to be part of the change, what it takes to have the chance to be part of our team and contribute to solving some of the world’s most critical development challenges.

Additional Information:

• All PMO positions are for a term period dependent on the availability of funds from our externally funded programs. For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details.
• * Hybrid Mode: you have the flexibility to work in a hybrid mode (3 days out of 10 in the office).
• ** All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, linguistic profile requirements may vary.
• As a result of this process, the Centre will establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future term opportunities for similar positions.