Grant Administration Officer: International Development Research Centre

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Grant Administration Officer

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Position Number: 714
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Salary Range: $55,011 - $66,041
Duration: Indeterminate
Closing Date: August 1, 2008 at Midnight (Canadian EST)
Who Can Apply: IDRC employees only
How to Apply: Please complete the Online Application form.
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Job Overview

A Grant Administration Officer assumes a leadership and supervisory role in his/her unit, ensuring the quality of financial and administrative support to a portfolio of Centre projects with respect to established standards of service, corporate policies and procedures. The Grant Administration Officer sees to the satisfaction of program staff as well as recipients.

Candidate Profile

Education

Community college diploma in business (Ontario) or three-year CEGEP diploma in business administration (Quebec); or acceptable equivalency

Experience

This position normally requires 5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, grant administration or project management.

Language

Bilingual (English and French) position at an intermediate level

Knowledge

Knowledge of Grant Administration

Knowledge of accounting principles and computerized accounting

Knowledge of IDRC mandate and programs

Knowledge of IDRC procedures for accounting, finance, contract management and grant administration

Competencies

Proven client-centred and positive attitude towards service

Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Good analytical skills; ability to grasp problems quickly; resourcefulness

Accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail and follow-up

Ability to exercise judgement and deal with dissatisfied clients

Ability to analyse budgets and financial reports

Deal with multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities

Awareness of and sensitivity to individual, gender and cultural differences

Good interpersonal skills and Team Player

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