Executive Assistant President’s Office

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Description

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• A post-secondary education at the college or university level or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Post-diploma training in executive management (an asset).
• Proficiency in English and French (reading, writing, and speaking).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in providing administrative and operational support in an executive’s office. 
• An in-depth understanding of administrative and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of and/or interest in the Centre’s mission and work relevant to International Development.

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements:  At IDRC we are respectful, intentional, and accountable.
• A skilled communicator with great interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Competent in planning, organizing, and coordinating daily activities and travel logistics while paying close attention to details.
• Resourceful and dependable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while juggling competing priorities. 
• A team player and service-oriented with great initiative and sound judgment. 
• Qualified to establish, manage, and monitor relationships with diverse and experienced stakeholders. 

• Advancing IDRC’s mission and strategic goals by supporting the current and future activities of the President’s Office.
• Coordinating the daily activities of the President and prioritizing the incoming flow of work.
• Organizing logistics for internal and external meetings and gathering necessary material from internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, screening correspondence and analyzing information required for a response. 
• Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

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