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.
You have:
A degree in the social sciences, communications, or journalism with relevant experience in international development research, knowledge translation and / or communications. A Master’s degree is an asset.
Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking), and fluency in Hindi is an asset.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the field of knowledge sharing, communications, international development and/or research management.
An in-depth understanding of knowledge translation for uptake and use.
An enhanced knowledge of communications and public relations.
You are:
Able to in design and promote activities and communication products and you have great attention to detail.
A skilled communicator with great interpersonal skills characterized by collegiality, tact, and diplomacy.
Able to work well with information technologies, social media, and multimedia production.
Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
Able to work effectively in a team with other stakeholders while showing an innovative and enterprising spirit.
You are interested in:
Promoting the Centre’s knowledge sharing objectives, through strategic positioning and knowledge translation for uptake and use, and the communications objectives in the region.
Providing analysis to discern regional trends, identify, and analyze program issues related to knowledge sharing and communications.
Supporting and contributing to various activities to implement the knowledge sharing and communications strategies for the region.
Contributing to identify key regional events that are strategic from a visibility and knowledge sharing perspective for IDRC to be engaged and to develop appropriate engagement strategies.
Supporting the internal communications of IDRC initiatives, approaches, and priorities.
Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.
