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.
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).
A minimum of 3 years experience in project administration and financial management, preferably with exposure to risk management and contracting.
An in-depth 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 problem-solving.
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 front-line 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.
