Regional Advisor

**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 **giving strategic decision-making advice**, 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**:_Regional Advisor_**:
Location: Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office, Montevideo, Uruguay (Hybrid Mode
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Employment Status: Permanent employment, Locally Engaged Staff (LES) Level 9

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

- A degree in an international development or relevant discipline with relevant experience in policy analysis or research management. A Master’s degree is an asset.
- Proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking) and fluency in Spanish.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the field of research analysis or management or international development.
- An in-depth understanding of strategic intelligence.
- An enhanced knowledge of the policy and partner landscapes of the region.

**You are**:

- Competent in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information.
- A skilled communicator with great interpersonal skills characterized by collegiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Able to work under pressure with mínimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
- Able to work effectively in a team with other stakeholders while showing an innovative and enterprising spirit.

**You are interested in**:

- Providing regional analysis and insight necessary for the coordinated advancement of IDRC's regional presence towards implementing Strategy 2030.
- Identifying and communicating emerging trends, opportunities, and risks for the work of IDRC in the region.
- Representing IDRC at various events to gather intelligence and consult with stakeholders.
- Supporting knowledge sharing and communication strategies by linking strategic learnings and information with key stakeholders.
- Analyzing and interpreting technical research results to develop reports, policy briefs and briefing notes for various audiences.
- 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).

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? Uruguayan citizens and holders of a valid Uruguay work permit.