Director, Corporate Strategy and Evaluation Division

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), a Canadian Crown corporation, supports research in developing regions of the world, financially and through capacity-building, in order to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that bring choice and change to those who need it most.  For over 40 years, IDRC has helped researchers and innovators around the world find new ways to build healthier and more prosperous societies. It is within this important context that the organization is seeking to recruit a Director, Corporate Strategy and Evaluation Division.

A member of the Senior Management Committee reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Regional Management Branch, the Director is responsible for strategic planning and evaluation at the Centre, and will ensure the IDRC continues to maintain its reputation as an integral and responsive member of the Canadian foreign policy family.  The Director liaises extensively across the Canadian government and within international fora, leads and mentors a talented team of government relations, strategic planning and evaluation professionals, and works in close collaboration with the Programs and Partnerships Branch as well other parts of the IDRC.

As the ideal candidate, you possess a graduate degree combined with extensive experience in strategic planning and evaluation preferably within an international development, government or other knowledge-based organization.  You are an articulate and persuasive communicator, adept at building consensus and fostering sound relationships with a range of internal and external audiences.  Your knowledge of Canadian foreign policy and your familiarity with the Canadian federal government will keep IDRC well-connected in the wider government environment. Your experience will allow you to develop and implement corporate strategic plans and evaluation systems that ensure the IDRC continues to maintain its relationship as a well managed and results oriented organization.  You are an innovative leader who has experience motivating and engaging a highly skilled team. Bilingualism in English and French is required.

For a more complete overview of the position’s responsibilities and candidate profile, please contact Eric Lathrop or Andrew Dumont at 613-742-3210 orandrew.dumont@odgersberndtson.ca.   To submit your cover letter and resume in confidence, please go online to: www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/11560.