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 promoting and reinforcing an equitable, diverse, and safe culture, 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:Safeguarding Specialist

Branch: Office of the President

Location: Ottawa, Canada (Hybrid Mode*)

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You have:

• A University degree (Bachelor’s) in a related subject such as child protection, gender, social work, social sciences.
• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• A sound knowledge of safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of vulnerable populations within and/or outside the international development eco-system with in-depth knowledge of safeguarding concepts.
• At least 3 years of experience designing and implementing safeguarding programs or those related to gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, protection of vulnerable populations, sexual exploitation and abuse prevention and response, or related fields.
• Recent experience working in an international context, in international development, humanitarian assistance or other relevant experience.
• Experience in drafting policies, writing briefing documents, developing, and implementing training programs.
• Experience conducting investigations into sexual exploitation and abuse and/or child protection with a sound understanding and knowledge of trauma informed approaches.
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive information as well as reputation management.

You are:

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional, and accountable.
• Excellent in written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Able to convey complex ideas and messages clearly using a variety of methods for engaging different audiences.
• Capable of building and maintaining positive and strategic working relationships within a culturally and geographically diverse organization.
• Outstanding in planning and coordinating, with the demonstrated ability to handle multiple activities concurrently, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• An individual with demonstrated integrity, judgment, and respect for others.

You are interested in:

• Creating a vision and workplan for IDRC’s safeguarding approach (policy, procedures, systems), including metrics and measurement for success, reporting and accountability.
• Ensuring IDRC’s safeguarding policy and procedures are aligned with IDRC’s mandate, its strategic plan, and corporate objectives across the organization, in the Head Office and five Regional Offices.
• Developing and maintaining IDRC responses and investigation procedures aligned to industry standards and legally compliant.
• Designing and delivering safeguarding awareness and training sessions to ensure all staff and grantees (as appropriate) understand IDRC’s safeguarding policies and procedures, as well as understand behaviors that are expected of them.
• Monitoring IDRC’s third-party whistleblower hotline and responding to open complaints expediently.
• 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.

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

* 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.