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Title posted on Jobillico - Senior Programs Officer
Posted on December 04, 2024 by Employer details Canada Foundation for Innovation
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<strong>SENIOR PROGRAMS OFFICER</strong><br><br>As a member of the programs team, a Senior Programs Officer (SPO) provides advice on CFI policies and program design and manages the review of applications for research infrastructure funding and operating funds, as well as the post-award process, including the negotiation of final budgets and amendments. <br><br>Senior Programs Officers report to Associate Directors and can be assigned to a variety of teams within the Programs team on a rotating basis. They report to the Associate Director and supervise the Programs Officers in their teams. <br><br><strong>Key activities</strong><br><br>? Takes a leading role and contributes cross-functionally in the design, development and implementation of CFI policies and programs and in the continuous improvement of the application, review and monitoring processes<br>? Leads the design, application and review processes for funds that are assigned to their team. Ensures the rigor of the merit-review process, including: <br>o Recruiting scientific experts and members for various assessment committees for each evaluation stage<br>o Overseeing the administrative review of proposals <br>o Acting as secretary for assessment committees as required <br>o Analyzing proposals and expert reviews to bring salient points to the attention of committee members<br>o Advising committee chairs and members on CFI policies and practices <br>o Producing detailed evaluation reports <br>? Provides insight for new CFI policies and program design by: <br>o Conducting outreach <br>o Promoting the CFI mandate, programs and policies<br>o Developing an understanding of stakeholder?s concerns, needs and challenges<br>? Applies a risk-based approach to the oversight of post-award project progress, including the negotiation of the budget, and acts as signing authority on award agreements and amendments<br>? Is responsible for the supervision, performance management and professional development of assigned Programs Officers<br>? Assumes responsibility for various internal initiatives by: <br>o Organizing workshops <br>o Becoming familiar with particular fields of research to understand their needs and methodologies for conducting leading-edge research <br>o Managing the work of contractors and ensuring the timely delivery of products<br>o Liaising with other sections of the CFI<br>? Represents the CFI on interagency committees and among academic associations, as well as at public events<br>? Coordinates and maintains relationships with various institutions <br>? Serves as principal liaison with one or more provincial matching funding programs, ensuring effective and harmonized processes<br>? Participates in other projects, as required <br><br><strong>Abilities</strong><br><br>? Lead initiatives in an engaging and inspiring way and to work collectively <br>? Embrace change and empower others in the spirit of improvement <br>? Be consultative and analytical and use informed judgement in decision making<br>? Work independently<br>? Effectively supervise staff<br>? Work under pressure with a high volume of work for limited time periods<br>? Read and understand technical and scientific proposals and understand the tools and facilities used to perform research <br>? Work with databases, electronic communications, spreadsheets and text processing software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint <br><br><strong>Skills and knowledge</strong><br><br>? Excellent interpersonal skills, including good judgement, discretion and professionalism<br>? Strong time management and organizational skills<br>? Comprehensive knowledge of Canada?s research community<br>? Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both official languages <br><br><strong>Requirements</strong><br><br>? A university degree; a post-graduate degree is preferred<br>? Over three years of experience in grant administration, program design and management<br>? Experience overseeing and monitoring large resear- LocationOttawa, ON
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- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #14937791
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