Operations and Program Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - International Development Research Centre

International Development Research Centre

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_ 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_
_._

_ 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 __playing a key role in the efficient and effective functioning of the Program Division's operational processes and program activities?_
_ IDRC is the place for you_
Do you want to be the next Operations and Program Assistant in one of our 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 college diploma in administration or a related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking).
Relevant and recent experience in administration and program support preferably in a field related to the program areas of IDRC.
The ability to multitask and effectively prioritize competing tasks to deliver highquality outputs within tight deadlines.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to synthesize information and plan for next steps.

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 and written skills.
A team player who is confident working with a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.
Well organized, with great attention to details and problemsolving skills.
Capable of effectively managing time, organizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
Flexible, adaptable and able to contribute to a positive and fastpaced working environment with multiple competing priorities.

You are interested in:

Providing administrative, coordination, logístical and communication support to a highly engaged and dedicated team.
Refining and improving standard operational processes and workflows.
Organizing and coordinating internal and external inperson, virtual and hybrid meetings, workshops and other IDRC events over different time zones.
Supporting the management of budget allocations and expenditures.
Coordinating, monitoring and supporting the project completion process.
Taking initiative and bringing continuous innovations to your work.
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: you have the flexibility to work in a hybrid mode (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.