Advisor, Research Partnerships

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Inuit Qaujisarvingat, the Advisor, Research Partnerships, works closely with ITK leadership, staff, and external partners to establish and support the development and implementation of key strategic priorities for the advancement of research efforts at ITK.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

REPRESENTATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders and external partners regarding the advancement of Inuit self-determination in research
• Monitors existing relationships and conducts needs assessments for partnership arrangements
• Works with the ITK program area leads, Inuit treaty organizations, and external partners for advancement of research governance, including funding arrangements, and identification of research programmatic needs
• Represent ITK in key partnership activities, as directed
• Procure and manage external consultants, as required

POLICY AND PROGRAMS

• Monitor, identify and assess policies on research and science impacting Inuit Nunangat at the community, regional, national and international levels
• Develop and support policies and programs for effectively managing research partnerships
• Conduct knowledge mobilization efforts in support of Inuit policy positions
• Oversee implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning plans for research partnerships and programs
• Advise on research administrative processes

COMMUNICATION

• Makes presentations to partners, working groups, ITK leadership, and ITK Board of Directors as required
• Provides regular updates and recommendations on ITK’s research partnerships
• Maintains working relationships with external partners
• Drafts and produces business cases, reports, studies and other documents as required.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Establishes and maintains research program plans and records
• Compiles, maintains and presents regularly on research partnerships and programs activities for incorporation into relevant policy and program area
• Identifies and makes recommendations on budgetary and operational requirements for research partnerships and programs

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strategic and analytical thinker
• Knowledge and understanding of Inuit regional and community priorities, and Inuit Nunangat
• Awareness of science and research policy
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (primarily in English; Inuktitut and/or French an asset)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively with a variety of individuals and groups
• Superior organizational and analytical skills
• Collaborative, self-motivated and directed
• Ability to develop clear recommendations grounded in evidence

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five years’ experience in Policy and/or Research fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience

EDUCATION

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance is evident.