Regional Director - Middle East and North Africa Regional Office
International Development Research Centre
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Location : Cairo , Egypt |
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Experience : 5-10 Years |
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Last date of Submission : 12 Mar 2010 |
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Sector : Environment and Climate Change |
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Compensation : CA $117,491 - CA $148,723 (under review). |
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Nature of Job : Fixed term Contract |
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Job Description |
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The Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa is the focal point of IDRC’s presence and management in the region. Reporting to the Vice-President for Corporate Strategy and Regional Management, you will represent IDRC in the region, provide regional intelligence, coordinate the scientific and technical delivery of IDRC’s programming in a matrix environment, lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals, and manage the regional office. You will also play a key role in ensuring the coherence and relevance of IDRC’s programming in the region. Current IDRC Program Areas are as follows: Agriculture and Environment; Information and Communication Technologies for Development; Innovation, Policy and Science; Research for Health Equity; and Social and Economic Policy. |
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Qualifications:
- PhD in a discipline related to the work of one of IDRC’s Program Areas OR a Master’s degree and significant relevant experience.
- in research and/or research management in a field related to one or more of IDRC’s Program Areas
- as an articulate and persuasive spokesperson for a research program or institution
- as a creative and innovative manager capable of leading and engaging a highly skilled team and administering financial resources
- in consulting and negotiating with stakeholders from different backgrounds
in a developing region.
- Superior French and English language skills
- Working knowledge of Arabic.
- Knowledge of development issues in the Middle East and North Africa and understanding of their implications for IDRC’s work
- Knowledge about translating research into policy and practice
- Knowledge of development cooperation in general and of Canadian foreign and development assistance policy, in particular, is an asset.
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