Grant Officer - Ottawa, Canada - International Development Research Centre

International Development Research Centre
International Development Research Centre
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Ottawa, Canada

1 month ago

Sophia Lee

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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 complex grant administration
, 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 opportunities of the moment:Grant Officer**Ottawa (Hybrid Mode*)


Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:


You have:


  • A Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or an acceptable combination of education and experience, with demonstrated strong performance in the administration of complex grant agreements.
  • Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking)*. Spanish is considered an asset.
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in project administration and financial management, preferably with exposure to risk management and contracting.
  • An indepth understanding of policies, procedures and practices governing grant administration.
  • An enhanced knowledge of international development.

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 skills.
  • Competent in planning, organizing, coordinating, negotiating and problemsolving.
  • Able to work under pressure using your initiative and sound judgment.
  • A team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.
  • Qualified to establish, manage, and monitor relationships with diverse and experienced stakeholders.

You are interested in:


  • Providing financial and administrative advice and support services in all phases of a project's lifecycle.
  • Ensuring the effective and efficient stewardship of resources across a wide variety of projects and externally funded programs.
  • Ensuring the compliance of the administrative and financial aspects of the project proposals and considering the associated risks.
  • Being the frontline representative of grant administration for grantees and internal clients at IDRC.
  • Monitoring risk mitigations of project funds.
  • 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).


The International Development Research Centre is committed to creating and fostering a
respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people's lives we impact and the Canadian community we work within, where everyone can truly be themselves.

We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, as well as persons with physical or mental disabilities to be part of our team.

We strive to ensure barrier-free selection processes.

If you are contacted regarding a career opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the People and Corporate Culture Division representative of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

**Who can apply? Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
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