Pursue a Career with Impact
A key part of Canada’s foreign policy efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting solutions that aim to improve lives and livelihoods. Join our team to put your ideas and knowledge to work to help solve some of the developing world’s most critical challenges.
IDRC is looking for four professionals to join the Agriculture and Environment Program
Ottawa, Canada
- Senior Program Specialists – Food, Environment and Health
- Senior Program Specialist – Livestock Health
- Senior Program Officer – Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia
IDRC’s Agriculture and Environment program area aims to deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions to help people face the world’s toughest development and environmental challenges: poor agricultural productivity; food insecurity and malnutrition; chronic and infectious diseases; and risks to lives and livelihoods from a changing climate.
At IDRC you will have the opportunity to help identify research and develop programming that will make a difference in the lives of the poor; promote excellence in research and the uptake and use of research results; communicate the importance of research contributions to inform evidence-based decision making.
Overview of Qualifications
- PhD (preferred) and a record of research and publication in a relevant discipline
Experience:
- managing research projects in developing regions;
- maintaining and facilitating collaborative relationships between a diversity of organizations and individuals including scientists, development agents, decision-makers and civil society;
- promoting the uptake and application of research results monitoring research projects and providing technical guidance (coaching other scientists)
- communicating research to different audiences.
For more information about these opportunities and how to apply, visit our website at www.idrc.ca/careers.
Application Deadline: June 7, 2015
Beyond the opportunity to work with people who are passionate about their work, we offer competitive salaries and extensive benefits including opportunities for professional growth, flexible work hours, employer-paid leave, a pension plan, and medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
IDRC is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, Aboriginal persons, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
