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Senior Program Officer

4 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Full time
Over the years, sub-Saharan Africa has experienced a prolonged development crisis, fuelled by complex ethnic, social, and political realities. The region suffers from weak governments, corruption, and mismanagement of resources.

You have:
PhD.

(preferred) and a record of applied research and publications in a relevant discipline such as international comparative education OR Master's degree in a relevant discipline with 10 years' experience.

Proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking).

At least five years' relevant experience, which includes demonstrated research and knowledge mobilization experience and understanding of current global education policy challenges.

Significant experience with project/grant management, problem-solving and facilitating applied research as well as experience in communicating to a variety of audiences, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge mobilization.

A strong grasp of gender equality, equity and inclusion in the improvement of global education systems and the ability to build and maintain relationships with researchers, policy decision-makers, and actors who support education systems.


You are:
Aligned with the IDRC's culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.

Collaborative and thrive within a research-based environment that requires relationship building and openness to working with researchers and decision-makers across the world.

A team-player with excellent inter-personal skills, able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in support of education systems.

Results-oriented and able to put plan into action through effective implementation processes.
Passionate about the improvement of education systems in low-middle income countries (LMICS).
Adaptable, a problem-solver, someone who takes initiative, and contributes to positive team dynamics.

You are interested in:
Supporting high quality, demand-driven research.
Facilitating research uptake and scaling impact, linking research with national decision-making.
Nurturing strategic partnerships and collaboration with national, regional and global networks.

Supporting the implementation of program strategies for knowledge synthesis, monitoring and evaluation, as well as communications and engagement strategies.

Making a difference; ensuring that research makes a difference in policy and practice.
Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Then we are interested in your profile

Additional Information:
For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details.

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.

As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities, requiring the same competencies relevant to the Education and Science Program Division.

Positions may be located at one of our six (6) offices around the world, in Ottawa, Amman, Dakar, Montevideo, Nairobi and New Delhi.