Jobs
>
Ottawa

    Senior Program Specialist - Ottawa, ON, Canada - International Executive Service Corps

    Default job background
    Description

    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 managing a portfolio of distinct project initiatives (PI) , 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: Senior Program Specialist

    Program:

    Location: Ottawa, Canada (Hybrid Mode*)

    Employment Status: Temporary, until December 2027

    Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC: You have:

    • A Ph.D. relevant to education and science with eight (8) years of relevant experience or a Master's in degree education and science with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience.
    • Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking)
    • Significant and relevant experience in research management, implementation, funding, or support in Education and science in low and middle-income countries (LMIC).
    • An in-depth understanding of science and innovation systems in LMIC, including thematic expertise in issues such as artificial intelligence, open science, future of work, gender and science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and educational technologies.
    • A demonstrated ability to work and engage with different stakeholders engagement, including government agencies, academic institutions, and international organizations to strengthen science systems.

    You are:

    • Aligned with the IDRC's culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
    • Qualified to establish, manage, and develop professional relationships for international development projects.
    • Sensitive to the importance of gender equity, inclusion, and diversity within research.
    • A professional and intellectual leader who prides themselves on their ability to provide strong technical leadership to specialized research initiatives.
    • Competent in planning, organizing, coordinating, negotiating and problem-solving.
    • A proven team player who works well within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.
    • A high performing professional able to work under matrix management of thematic and geographic directors and team leaders.

    You are interested in:

    • Identifying critical research issues and opportunities that will contribute to meeting the objectives of the Program Initiatives in terms of relevance, quality, policy impact, gender and intersectionality, capacity building and in terms of visibility (reputation) of the program and the Centre.
    • Assessing proposals, including conceptual, methodological, operational, evaluative, and financial aspects, and identifying and developing research proposals in accordance with the Centre policies.
    • Collaborating at the Centre-wide level with different stakeholders and contributing to knowledge dissemination and utilization.
    • Engaging in research and initiatives that examine how technological advancements are reshaping labor markets, work environments, and skill requirements, with a focus on preparing for and adapting to these changes.
    • Contributing to the exploration and integration of emerging technologies, employing foresight to anticipate and shape the future of education, science, and technology in a way that maximizes societal benefit.
    • Establishing partnerships with the private sector to leverage their expertise, technologies, and networks to scale responsible and inclusive innovations which help achieve developmental goals.
    • 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 .

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

    This position requires frequent international travel.

    As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities requiring the same competencies in education and science program.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr


  • University of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    L'Université d'Ottawa — Un carrefour d'idées et de cultures · L'Université d'Ottawa compte une communauté dynamiquedeplus de étudiants, professeurs et employés administratifs qui vivent, travaillent et étudient en français et en anglais. Notre campus est un véritable carrefour de ...


  • International Development Research Centre Ottawa, Canada

    **_Si vous êtes à la recherche d'une occasion de carrière, que vous voulez donner du sens à vos réalisations professionnelles et contribuer à rendre le monde meilleur en jouant un rôle dans le développement international, et que vous êtes passionné par _**_la gestion de portefeui ...


  • University of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    Suivez-nous sur · LinkedIn · Type d'emploi: · Employé · Durée en mois (pour les emplois à durée déterminée): · N/A · Famille d'emplois: · Gestion des programmes d'études · Nombre de postes à pourvoir: · 1 · Faculté/Service - Département: · Programme d'études médicales postdoctora ...


  • CMHC Ottawa, Canada

    **ID de la demande d'emploi**: 8681 · **Désignation linguistique**: Bilingue · **Niveaux de compétence linguistique (Lire/écrire/parler)**: CBC · **Salaire de base minimum**: · **Type d'emploi**:Temporaire à plein temps · **Exigences relatives aux déplacements**: Déplacements li ...


  • Cuso International Ottawa, Canada

    **Location**:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · **Start Date**: February 2023 · **Placement Length**: 12 Months · **Language Requirements**: English Level 5-Fluent · **Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only** · **The Volunteer's Role** · If you have experience in s ...


  • City of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada Part time

    Requisition ID: 8813 · Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. · Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services · 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions - up to 24 hours per week · Salary Information: $ $31.161 per hour (2023 rates of pay) · Various Shifts: Days, ...


  • City of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada Part time

    Requisition ID: 8823 · Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. · Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services · 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions - up to 24 hours per week · Salary Information: $ $31.161 per hour (2023 rates of pay) · Various Shifts: Days, ...


  • University of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas · The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds ...


  • Canadian Institute for Health Information Ottawa, Canada

    **Category** · - Health Information Management · **City** · - Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada · - Program Specialist, Specialized Care · - Who we are · - We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a differen ...


  • Canadian Institute for Health Information Ottawa, Canada

    **Category** · - Data Analysis · **City** · - Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada · - Program Specialist, Information Quality · - Who we are · - We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the hea ...


  • Canadian Institute for Health Information Ottawa, Canada

    **Category** · - Professional · **City** · - Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada · - Program Specialist, Information Quality · - Who we are · - We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the heal ...


  • BGC Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    As one of Ottawa's largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides FREE, subsidized, and cost saving Community-based services, and life-changing programs to an annual average of 4,500 young Members each year. We provide safe, supportive places where ...


  • Canadian Institute for Health Information Ottawa, Canada

    **Category** · - Data Governance · **City** · - Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada · - Program Specialist, Data Standards · - Who we are · - We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health ...


  • Art Haven Kanata Ottawa, Canada

    **Job Type**: Part-time · **Age Requirement**: 18+ · **Studio Programs Specialist and Assistant** · Are you passionate about art, creativity, and community engagement? We're seeking a dynamic and versatile Studio Assistant to join our pottery painting studio team. As a Studio Ass ...


  • Business Sherpa Group Ottawa, Canada

    Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada · - · - Published- November 15, 2023- Location- Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area (Hybrid), Ontario, Canada- Category- Program Management- Job Type- Full-time- Experience- Entry Level**Description**: · Looking for a career opp ...


  • Canadian Institute for Health Information Ottawa, Canada

    **Category** · - Professional · **City** · - Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada · - Program Specialist, Information Quality · - Who we are · - We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the heal ...


  • City of Ottawa Ottawa, Canada

    Requisition ID: 11588 · Department: Community & Social Services Dept. · Service: Comm Saf, Well-Being,Pol & Anlt Services · Employment Type: 2 Temporary Full Time Positions (Up to 1 year) and Eligibility List · Work Hours: 35 hours per week · Affiliation: CIPP · Salary Informatio ...


  • St Mary's Home Ottawa, Canada

    **About us** · St. Mary's Home is a not-for-profit charitable organization serving the Ottawa area and beyond. SMH has continuously and responsively served pregnant youth in Ottawa since 1933. Specialized residential and community support services are provided to marginalized you ...


  • Healthcare Excellence Canada Ottawa, Canada

    We're Hiring · Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) works with partners to spread innovation, build capability and catalyze policy change so that everyone in Canada has safe and high-quality healthcare. Through collaborations with patients, caregivers and people working in healthca ...


  • Canadian Institute for Health Information Ottawa, Canada

    **Category** · - Professional · **City** · - Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada · - Program Specialist, Primary Health Care Standards Development · - Who we are · - We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a ...