Manager, Grant Administration

There are those who dream of living in a better world, and there are those who apply to IDRC

Are you ready to support grant making through leadership in administration and financial management in an international context?

If you see yourself as a future Manager, Grant Administration, this may be of interest to you.

10 good reasons to apply to the Centre:

• Contribute to our mission: Building a more sustainable and inclusive world
• Work for an organization that values and models diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team from diverse cultures
• Nurture enriching relationships with diverse and experienced stakeholders
• Take part in the Management of a team of front-line Grant Officers across the Centre’s Ottawa and Regional
• Provide expert advice related to grant administration and financial management throughout the life cycle of the Centre’s project/ programs
• Have the chance to bring continuous innovations to your work
• Work for an organization that supports your professional development
• Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (3 days out of 10 in the office)
• Enjoy a long list of employee benefits

And more: be part of a pre-qualified pool of candidates, eligible to be considered for future employment opportunities that matches you profile in case you are not selected for the current role.

Only 5 requirements for the chance to be selected:

• University degree in finance, administration, or commerce in combination with a professional accounting designation, or acceptable combination of education and experience
• English and French advanced reading, writing, and speaking skills
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive management and supervisory experience encompassing grant/project administration, financial management, human resource management, and resource planning and monitoring in a management information system environment
• Good understanding of international development context
• An enhanced knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices governing grant administration

Do the math, you would probably win!

Together we can accomplish great things, so let us start now !

Last chance to apply: 7 August 2022, at 11:59 PM EST

As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, IDRC champions and funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change.

The 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.