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 project management, relationship building and monitoring/tracking progress as part of the advancement of Aquaculture resilience, then 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 Climate-Resilient Food Systems Program Division and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world!

Our employment opportunity of the moment: Program Officer

Location (Hybrid Mode*): Ottawa, Canada

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You have:

• A master’s degree specializing in a relevant field of study such as climate change, marine ecology, environmental geography, aquatic food production, biodiversity and conservation, natural science, or aquaculture agriculture.
• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Demonstrated research experience and understanding of gender equality, equity, and inclusion issues in aquaculture production systems and in the advancement of nature-based solution.
• Significant experience in project management, problem-solving and facilitating collaborative and transdisciplinary research.
• Experience in grant management, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge mobilization.
• A deep knowledge of programming within low-middle income countries;’ specific experience within Asia would be considered as an asset.

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 food production systems and the environment (climate change) in low-middle income countries (LMICS).
• Results-oriented with superior organizing, problem-solving and negotiating skills.
• An analytical thinker with a demonstrated track record.
• Supporting IDRC project teams in the identification of capacity gaps and knowledge needs of grantees.

You are interested in:

• Supporting the implementation of program strategies for knowledge synthesis, monitoring and evaluation, as well as communications and engagement strategies, especially within the climate change fora.
• Improving research uptake by linking on-going research with national decision-making and global networks.
• Monitoring and tracking overall progress, ensuring that gender is fully integrated in a consistent way.
• 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:

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

*Hybrid Mode: Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (Minimum 3 days out of 10 in the office).

This position requires occasional international travel.

As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities.