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 administrative support and driving duties, 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: Office Assistant and Driver

Location: New Delhi, India (in-person*)

Employment Status: Permanent

Annual salary range: Level 3 – INR 435 469 – 661 956, Locally Engaged Staff (LES)

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You have:

• A High School Secondary Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in English at an intermediate level (reading, writing and speaking) and fluency in Hindi. **
• A minimum of three (3) years of office assistance and driving experience.
• A strong interpersonal skill and a high sense of discretion and integrity.
• Good knowledge in office administration and vehicle maintenance.
• A valid driver’s license.

You are:

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
• A self-motivated and highly organized individual, competent in handling administrative support tasks and driving responsibilities.
• Able to identify priority tasks using your initiative and sound judgment.
• Qualified to manage both internal and external messenger services and perform traditional driving tasks.
• A team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.

You are interested in:

• Contributing to the day-to-day reception and administrative activities of the Regional Office.
• Handling courier and driving responsibilities efficiently.
• Maintaining office tidiness, cleanliness and safety.
• 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:

• For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details.
• * In-person: For operational purposes, the incumbent in this position is required in the office, Monday to Friday, during the office’s core business hours.
• A Certificate from police authorities verifying that the incumbent has no criminal record may berequired.
• As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities.
• ** Please submit your application in English or French.