Knowledge Sharing Advisor

**If you are looking for a career opportunity, want to give meaning to your professional achievements and contribute to making the world a better place by playing a part in international development, and are passionate about **promoting knowledge sharing**, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the place for you**:
IDRC is home to people who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the world’s most critical challenges.

**Come join our team and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world**

**Our employment opportunity of the moment**:Knowledge Sharing Advisor**:
Location: Asia Regional Office, New Delhi, India (Hybrid Mode*)

Employment Status: Permanent employment, Locally Engaged Staff (LES) Level 9

**Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC**:
**You have**:

- A degree in the social sciences, communications, or journalism with relevant experience in international development research, knowledge translation and / or communications. A Master’s degree is an asset.
- Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking), and fluency in Hindi is an asset.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the field of knowledge sharing, communications, international development and/or research management.
- An in-depth understanding of knowledge translation for uptake and use.
- An enhanced knowledge of communications and public relations.

**You are**:

- Able to in design and promote activities and communication products and you have great attention to detail.
- A skilled communicator with great interpersonal skills characterized by collegiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Able to work well with information technologies, social media, and multimedia production.
- Able to work under pressure with mínimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
- Able to work effectively in a team with other stakeholders while showing an innovative and enterprising spirit.

**You are interested in**:

- Promoting the Centre’s knowledge sharing objectives, through strategic positioning and knowledge translation for uptake and use, and the communications objectives in the region.
- Providing analysis to discern regional trends, identify, and analyze program issues related to knowledge sharing and communications.
- Supporting and contributing to various activities to implement the knowledge sharing and communications strategies for the region.
- Contributing to identify key regional events that are strategic from a visibility and knowledge sharing perspective for IDRC to be engaged and to develop appropriate engagement strategies.
- Supporting the internal communications of IDRC initiatives, approaches, and priorities.
- Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

**Then we are interested in your profile**:
**At IDRC, we support your professional development.**:
**Additional Information**:

- Hybrid Mode: Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (Minimum 3 days out of 10 in the office).

The International Development Research Centre is committed to creating and fostering a **respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture** that reflects the people’s lives we impact and the Canadian community we work within, where everyone can truly be themselves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, as well as persons with physical or mental disabilities to be part of our team.

We strive to ensure barrier-free selection processes. If you are contacted regarding a career opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the People and Corporate Culture Division representative of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

**Who can apply? Indian citizens and holders of a valid India work permit.