Program Officer - Research for International Tobacco Control Program: International Development Research Centre

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Program Officer - Research for International Tobacco Control Program

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Position Number: 778
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Salary Range: $66,967 - $80,393
Duration: . Term position ending June 30, 2010
Closing Date: September 12, 2008 at Midnight (Canadian EST)
Who Can Apply: IDRC employees only
Job Details

Job Overview

As part of the Research for International Tobacco Control (RITC) program, the program officer will support and advance policy-relevant tobacco control research in low and middle income countries. RITC’s thematic focus emphasizes tobacco as a development issue. The program is uniquely situated within the international arena to fill a vacuum for multidisciplinary research that addresses the negative impacts of both tobacco consumption and production, which together encompass health, social, economic, agricultural and environmental issues. The Program Officer will under the guidance of senior team members, manage project grants and monitor their implementation. She/he will directly interact with and support the international team by identifying needs, providing technical advice and coordinating and implementing project activities.

Candidate Profile

Education

Masters or equivalent experience and some record of research and publication in tobacco control in developing regions

Experience

Seven years relevant experience which includes: conducting and managing research; managing a competitive grants process; gender analysis as it relates to Tobacco Control; managing networks; and building and maintaining partner relationships.

Language

Bilingual (English and French) position at an intermediate level

Knowledge

Knowledge of Tobacco Control and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)

Knowledge of key players in the field of Tobacco Control

Knowledge of bilateral granting agencies and their reporting requirements

Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skill

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Capacity for increased initiative, independent action and program level responsibility

Awareness and sensitivity towards individual, gender and cultural differences

Additional Information

This position requires a willingness to travel internationally an average of 50 days per year

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