If you are looking for a career opportunity, want to give meaning to your professional achievements and contribute to making the world a better place by playing a part in international development, and are passionate about implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the place for you!

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.

Come join our Education and Science Team in the Artificial Intelligence for Development initiative and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world!

Our employment opportunity of the moment: Program Officer, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid Mode)

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You have:

A master's or Ph.D. degree and a record of publication in a relevant discipline preferably related to evaluation, development studies or computer science. Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking). Three (3) years of recent work experience relevant to monitoring evaluation and learning, including developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies and plans for organizations or programs, preferably within an international development context. Knowledge in designing monitoring and reporting templates, collecting data from these templates and synthesizing into monitoring reports. An enhanced knowledge of the transformative potential of AI to advance 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. Results oriented with strong organizing, problem-solving, negotiating, implementing, and monitoring skills. Proficient in providing specialized advice and professional guidance with a proven track record of creativity, taking initiative and able to work under pressure. A team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.

You are interested in:

Designing and implementing plans to monitor AI4D’s portfolio of projects and preparing yearly monitoring reports for AI4D funders. Designing, drafts and commissions user-friendly summative annual performance reports that synthesize progress and outcomes mainly to AI4D funders. Engaging proactively with monitoring, evaluation and learning focal points amongst project partners and funders and on occasion, making presentations and/or represents IDRC at selected meetings, conferences, workshops or seminars. Supporting the development of a learning partnership, including identify an AI4D learning partner, to ensure the AI4D program benefits from continuous improvement through learning. Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Then we are interested in your profile!

At IDRC, we support your professional development.

Additional Information:

For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details. Hybrid Mode: The Centre provides a hybrid work environment, and your presence at the office is governed by the teleworking policy. This position requires occasional international travel. As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities, requiring the same competencies relevant to the Education and Science Program.

Our recruitment team carefully reviews all applications to identify candidates who best align with the role’s criteria. If selected, you will hear from us regarding the next steps in the process. We thank all applicants for their interest and encourage you to stay connected with IDRC for future opportunities.

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. At IDRC, we place human rights and dignity at the center of our work. We have a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in the delivery of our mandate and during our research-for-development activities.

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.

All IDRC employment offers will be contingent on satisfactory references and self-declaration results. IDRC will request information from references provided by job applicants about any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment in the context of employment.

By submitting an application, job applicants confirm their understanding of the recruitment process above.

Who can apply? Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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