Vacancy: Program Management Officer
Candidate Profile
Candidate Profile
Canada’s International Development
Research Centre (IDRC), United Kingdom’s Department for International
Development (DFID), and South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) are
jointly supporting a new 5-year program for science granting councils in
sub-Saharan African.
Reporting to a Senior Program Specialist (Technology and Innovation program) and IDRC Regional Director, the Program Management Officer (PMO) will be instrumental in the day-today management of the program.
The incumbent’s responsibilities will
include the following:
- coordinating the selection of science granting
councils and technical support agencies;
- overseeing the work of the technical support
agencies;
- gathering of strategic intelligence about
related activities in the region;
- conducting desk research and data
analysis;
- generating various briefing papers, reports
and presentations;
- organizing the Executive and Advisory
Committee meetings;
- coordinating the implementation of
monitoring and evaluation (M&E) based on the program’s logical
framework;
- synthesizing program reports;
- supporting liaison with key internal and
external constituents; and
- representing the program in relevant meetings.
Education
- At least a Master’s degree in an international
development-relevant discipline is required,
- with strong analytical skills and
- demonstrable experience in a field such as
policy analysis or project or programme management.
Experience
This position requires a minimum of
three years relevant work experience, which includes:
- Managing programs or projects
- coordinating monitoring and evaluation
activities;
- compiling, analyzing and synthesizing research
results;
- preparing reports, briefing notes and
communicating to various target audiences with strong visualization of
data and results;
- coordinating projects, forums and meetings;
- building and maintaining partnerships;
- work experience in SSA countries will be an
important asset.
Language
- Bilingual position (English/French) requiring
language skills at an intermediate level
Knowledge
- Knowledge of social and economic policy and/or
organizational development issues
- Understanding of capacity building principles
- Understanding of effective communication
principles
- Familiarity with database management or other
statistical software
- Familiarity with knowledge or information
management tools is an asset
Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and judgment
skills
- Strong communication skills both oral and
written
- Superior planning, organizing, and
coordinating skills
- Ability to take initiative, set priorities and
multitask
- Ability to perform and present background
research
- Awareness of and sensitivity to individual,
gender and cultural differences
- Superior MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook) skills
Note: This position requires occasional traveling
within Sub-Saharan Africa
If you are interested in a career with a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team of motivated and talented professionals operating in a stimulating and diverse environment.
To apply, send your Resume and
a motivation letter to: cprorossa@idrc.ca
Visit our website: www.idrc.ca
Application Deadline: April 24, 2015 at midnight