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.
Senior Program Officer in our Education and Science programs (ES) which support research to ensure children and youth from vulnerable populations are in school and benefit from high-quality education, as well as research to promote women’s leadership in strong science systems that produce knowledge and innovation to improve lives.
Senior Program Officer in our Sustainable Inclusive Economies programs (SIE) which builds evidence to support sustainable development that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and to enhance climate resiliency, foster shared prosperity, and expand economic opportunities for women and youth in developing countries.
Location: Amman, Jordan
Position Status: Indeterminate**
** These are full time indeterminate positions. However, IDRC may choose to fill them on a term basis.
Hybrid Work: Having the flexibility to work in a hybrid work model (minimum 3 days out of 10 in the office).
*All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; linguistic profile requirements may vary based on position and location.
These positions require international travel.
As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities located at one of our six (6) offices around the world, in Ottawa, Amman, Dakar, Montevideo, Nairobi and New Delhi to contribute and advance a variety of initiatives.
We appreciate your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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? The general public - national and international populations.
This vacancy is archived.