Senior Program Specialist

hace 6 meses


Montevideo, Uruguay International Development Research Centre A tiempo completo

**_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 _**_managing a portfolio of distinct project initiatives (PI)_**_, 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 team and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world**

**Our employment opportunity of the moment**:Senior Program Specialist** 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**: Montevideo, Uruguay (Hybrid Mode*)

**Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC**:
**You have**:

- Ph.D. in development economics, environmental or climate economics, international development, or a related field with a focus on gender analysis with eight (8) years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with ten (10) years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking) and fluency in Spanish.**:

- Specialized research project oversight experience, with significant and relevant experience in the transition to a low-carbon economy including fiscal policy and financial sector regulation, including fiscal risks from climate, green public financial management, climate resilience plans.
- Relevant professional experience in mitigation including carbon pricing, carbon markets, fuel subsidy reform, regulation, renewable energy, and related fields.
- Experience in implementing and advising researchers on effective approaches enhancing research finding uptake by diverse users.
- An in-depth understanding of gender equity and social inclusion, analysis, planning, and integration activities for international development projects.
- An enhanced knowledge of low and middle-income Latin American countries’ regional perspectives and actors central to on-going development initiatives, specific experience within the Caribbean region would be considered as an asset.

**You are**:

- Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements**:_At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable._**:

- A professional and intellectual leader who prides themselves on their ability to provide strong technical leadership to specialized research initiatives.
- Passionate about expanding economic opportunities (SIE) in low-middle income countries (LMICS).
- Competent and comfortable in the communication, negotiation and coordination of organizational initiatives, projects and partnerships.
- A high performing professional, qualified to establish, manage, and develop professional relationships and modes of funding for international development projects.
- A problem solver, initiator, and results oriented, equally attentive to technical excellence and operational effectiveness.
- A team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.

**You are interested in**:

- Managing a portfolio of projects with a large degree of independence and discretion in compliance with IDRC policies.
- Leading and contributing to the shaping of the strategic directions of the program through new knowledge, evidence use, and multi-stakeholder engagement.
- Working in a learning organization, utilizing previous knowledge and research to expand IDRC’s global footprint and positive impact.
- Providing technical guidance to both internal staff, as well as external grantees through frequent collaboration.
- 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**:

- Hybrid Mode: Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (Minimum 3 days out of 10 in the office).
- This position requires frequent international travel.

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 accommod



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