Senior Program Officer - Think Tank Initiative: International Development Research Centre

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Senior Program Officer - Think Tank Initiative

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Position Number: 784
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Salary Range: $81,524 - $97,867. This position may be filled at a lower level of experience (i.e. minimum of 3 years for Program Officer - $66,967 - $80,393).
Duration: . Term of 4 ½ years with the possibility of extension
Closing Date: October 19, 2008 at Midnight (Canadian EST)
Who Can Apply: IDRC employees and the general public
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Job Overview

The Think Tank Initiative is a new, multi donor program to support independent policy research organizations in developing regions. Initially focused on selected countries in East Africa, West Africa, South Asia and Latin America, the Program intends to strengthen a select group of independent policy research organizations, such that these organizations are providing objective, high-quality research that both informs and influences economic and social policies related to growth, equity and poverty reduction. The Program will provide long-term general support funding to qualifying organizations, along with access to funds for training, technical assistance and mentoring to allow them to confront key challenges facing their organizations. For more information about this Initiative, visit www.idrc.ca/thinktank.

Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, the Senior Program Officer, under the guidance of the Program Leader and the Regional Office Director, will manage the activities of the Initiative in Latin America. Specifically, responsibilities will include coordinating the grant application and selection process, monitoring awarded grants, managing organizational development funds, and mentoring and supporting grantees with respect to organizational development issues.

Candidate Profile

Education

PhD or a Masters in a relevant social science discipline such as international development, economics, or public administration

Experience

Five years related experience in managing and conducting policy research and project management

Experience working in developing regions

Experience in an independent policy research organization an asset

Language

A superior knowledge of English is essential for this position

Proficiency in Spanish is required

Knowledge

Knowledge of economic and social policy issues in Latin America

Knowledge of organizational development issues (e.g. human resources development, financial management, strategic planning, fundraising, etc.)

Knowledge of the research environment in the region targeted by the Program

Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, coordination and negotiation skills under pressure when deadlines must be met

Good analytical and writing skills

Ability to provide specialized advice and guidance to external clients

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team including diverse cultures, expertise and experiences

Capacity for increased initiative, independent action and program level responsibility

Awareness and sensitivity towards individual, gender and cultural differences

Additional Information

This position requires a willingness to travel internationally, an average of 60 days per year.

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