Senior Development Officer - PRMOAS

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Permanent Mission of Canada to the Organization of American States - a modern diplomatic mission that leads Canada’s engagement in Washington, D.C. with the premier multilateral and political forum of the Americas. The Permanent Mission is seeking someone who is innovative, skilled, and ready to work with employees in the Mission, as well as key interlocutors from North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, to implement an innovative new programming framework for the hemisphere’s development. Our employees benefit from working in a leading-edge Mission that meets the test of relevance and accountability. We put a premium on learning, ensure that our workforce retains the skills required to compete in today’s fast-paced world, and complement this approach with a strong attention to succession planning. The Senior Development Officer/Alternate Representative to the OAS will need to be a bright, articulate, hard-working individual with a high energy level and outstanding interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be highly collaborative and a detail-oriented professional willing to take on an active role in the day-to-day functions of the Permanent Mission. POSITION TITLE: Senior Development Officer/ Alternate Representative to the OAS SECTION: PRMOAS (Permanent Mission of Canada to the Organization of American States) LOCATION: Washington, D.C. POSITION NUMBER: TBD LEVEL: LE-09 STARTING SALARY: $86,863 USD plus benefits COMPETITION NO: 26/11 DATE POSTED: March 2, 2012 CLOSING DATE: March 13, 2012 (extended to March 23, 2012) EMPLOYMENT TENURE: There is one indeterminate position to be filled. This competitive staffing process may be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates for this position and similar positions with various tenures, including indeterminate, term, and acting opportunities at the PRMOAS. When you submit your application, you must specify all types of employment tenures for which you wish to be considered, e.g., indeterminate, term, and/or acting. OPEN TO: · Persons living in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. · Employees of the Embassy of Canada and PRMOAS in Washington, D.C. · Employees of any Canadian Mission in the U.S. (Relocation will not be paid in any circumstance.) · Spouses and dependents of Canada-based staff at the Embassy of Canada and PRMOAS in Washington, D.C. All applicants must: Meet all of the essential requirements stated below. Have independent work authorization in the U.S. Submit resumes and cover letters by the closing date. The cover letter must specify, using concrete examples, how you meet the essential requirements for this position. METHOD OF APPLICATION: Applications are to be sent by e-mail to: resumes@international.gc.ca by the closing date. In completing their applications, candidates will confirm that they meet all the essential requirements and take care to relate their work experience to the position description and indicate the position number. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under the general direction of the Head of Cooperation, the Senior Development Officer/ Alternate Representative to the OAS plays a key role in implementing CIDA’s regional programming framework for the hemisphere. This includes the identification and monitoring of programming opportunities, the development of strong institutional relationships with key partners, and ensuring Canada’s development priorities are reflected within inter-American fora and instruments. Duties include: · Participating in meetings at hemispheric organizations, including the OAS and the Pan American-Health Organization, advancing Canadian positions on development issues and to report on developments. Communicating with multiple Government of Canada stakeholders to develop and consolidate appropriate Canadian positions on development issues. Maintaining positive institutional relationships with CIDA’s Washington-based executing agencies. Monitoring the management of CIDA’s inter-American programming portfolio through regular communication and visits with executing agencies. Identifying programming and policy-dialogue opportunities for the implementation of CIDA’s regional programming framework. Organizing itineraries for visits of CIDA HQ-based staff to Washington, DC and accompanying visiting CIDA staff on Washington missions. Responding to corporate requests for information. Providing technical advice to programming partners on project management, including results-based management and financial planning. Identifying opportunities for increased coordination with other country donors to the inter-American system. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: English and Spanish (The ability to work in French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.) CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT (must be met): Eligibility for a Government of Canada Reliability Status which includes a criminal and credit background check; and Independent work authorization in the U.S. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must demonstrate clearly how they meet the Education and Experience requirements listed below: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, or other discipline related to the job requirements, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience managing projects or programs, preferably in relation to international development; Experience in government advocacy in international multilateral negotiations; and Experience conducting in-depth research from a wide range of sources to analyze trends and propose short and long term strategic recommendations to senior management. RATED REQUIREMENTS: Candidates who meet the Education and Experience requirements will be assessed on the following qualifications. The assessment may be a written test, an interview, an in-basket exercise, a skills test, or any combination of these methods. KNOWLEDGE: Broad understanding of Canadian priorities in international development; Knowledge of the recognized aid effectiveness principles; and Knowledge of development challenges facing the hemisphere. ABILITIES: Negotiate with multiple stakeholders; Use strong analytical and project management skills to determine priorities and at the same time, remain flexible to adapt them, sometimes on very short notice; Communicate, orally and in writing, in a clear and well-organized fashion; and Work collaboratively as a member of a team maintaining positive relationships in ambiguous or difficult circumstances. PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Creative; Sound judgement; Tactful and diplomatic; Possess initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Strong inter-cultural awareness; and Tolerance to stress. SELECTION PROCEDURE: The staffing process will consist of a review of all applications to ensure that applicants meet the essential requirements. PLEASE NOTE THAT FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS ELIMINATES CANDIDATES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THE COMPETITION. Only those applicants who meet these will be contacted by the Human Resources Section for an interview or other form of assessment of the Rated Requirements. The assessment may include an interview, a written test and other tests that will consist of a series of questions designed to evaluate each applicant's knowledge, abilities and personal suitability for the position. The Embassy/PRMOAS offers a competitive salary, generous leave and a strong benefits package to include medical, dental, long term and short term disability, and a retirement savings plan to name a few. The Embassy/PRMOAS is committed to conducting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes. HOURS OF WORK: Normal hours of work for this position are in accordance with the Locally Engaged Staff (LES) regulations of 37.5 hours per week. The incumbent may be required to work overtime and to be available for occasional duties outside of normal hours. This position requires domestic and international travel.

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