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The Canadian Partnerships Program of the Special Initiatives Division is a key element of the Centre’s overall program and partnering relationship with Canadians and their institutions. Through this program, the Centre ensures that it remains an active partner of the Canadian development and research communities by facilitating and supporting their connections with developing countries and enabling them to reflect international development and research issues in their work.

 

As a member of a four-person team, the Senior Program Specialist takes the lead in managing a portfolio of Canadian Partnership projects with Canadian institutions, particularly universities, research institutions and non-governmental organizations, linked, as appropriate, with partner institutions in developing countries.  The Senior Program Specialist oversees the management of a small grants program.  He or she identifies critical and emerging issues and modalities in Canadian partnerships, and assists in the elaboration of the program’s strategy.  As well, he or she develops, monitors, manages and evaluates projects, and plays a leading role in identifying, developing and managing IDRC’s contacts with Canadian institutions involved in development-related research, knowledge and networking activities.

This position requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, which includes: 

This position requires a willingness and availability to travel within Canada and internationally, an average of 50 days per year.

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