Program Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

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 implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies, 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 Education and Science Team in the Artificial Intelligence for Development initiative and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world!

Our employment opportunity of the moment: Program Officer, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid Mode)

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

• A master's or Ph.D. degree and a record of publication in a relevant discipline preferably related to evaluation, development studies or computer science.
• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking).
• Three (3) years of recent work experience relevant to monitoring evaluation and learning, including developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies and plans for organizations or programs, preferably within an international development context.
• Knowledge in designing monitoring and reporting templates, collecting data from these templates and synthesizing into monitoring reports.
• An enhanced knowledge of the transformative potential of AI to advance development.

You are:

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
• A skilled communicator with great interpersonal skills.
• Results oriented with strong organizing, problem-solving, negotiating, implementing, and monitoring skills.
• Proficient in providing specialized advice and professional guidance with a proven track record of creativity, taking initiative and able to work under pressure.
• A team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.

You are interested in:

• Designing and implementing plans to monitor AI4D’s portfolio of projects and preparing yearly monitoring reports for AI4D funders.
• Designing, drafting and commissioning user-friendly summative annual performance reports that synthesize progress and outcomes mainly to AI4D funders.
• Engaging proactively with monitoring, evaluation and learning focal points amongst project partners and funders and on occasion, making presentations and/or representing IDRC at selected meetings, conferences, workshops or seminars.
• Supporting the development of a learning partnership, including identifying an AI4D learning partner, to ensure the AI4D program benefits from continuous improvement through learning.
• 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:

• For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details.
• Hybrid Mode: The Centre provides a hybrid work environment, and your presence at the office is governed by the teleworking policy.
• This position requires occasional 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.