IDRC Program Officer Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. IDRC Kenya looking for “Program Officer”. Applicants with a degree in PhD Degree may apply on or before 6th July 2022.
As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) champions and funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change. We invest in high-quality research in developing countries, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilize our global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world. Our head office is located in Ottawa, Canada, while five regional offices keep us close to the researchers and projects we fund. The regional offices are located in Montevideo, Uruguay; Nairobi, Kenya; Dakar, Senegal; Amman, Jordan; and New Delhi, India.
IDRC Program Officer Jobs 2022
The IDRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 8th June 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Program Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Development Research Centre |
| Position | Program Officer – Artificial Intelligence for Development |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | PhD Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Three years |
| Application Deadline | 6th July 2022 |
IDRC Job Vacancy 2022
Job Overview: As the Program Officer, you will identify research issues such as the impact of artificial intelligence, and other novel technologies can support the achievements of Sustainable Development Goals, mainly in the areas of education, governance and entrepreneurship. The Program Officer will also be focussed on implementing programming related to artificial intelligence and data science (including open and big data), including coordinating projects to understand ways in which successful public good applications can be replicated and scaled, to build individual and organizational capacity in AI and data science, and to advance public policy solutions to making AI more inclusive, ethical, and rights-based. Moreover, you would be expected to support collaboration on global research activities within the areas of the future of work, cyber policy, and digital equality.
Position in Organization:
- Program Officer – Artificial Intelligence for Development
- Salary Range (CA$) / Level: $78,020 – $96,584 / Level K (under review)
- Duration: Term until march 2025
- Closing Date (dd/mm/yy) at 23:59 EST: 06/07/22
- Nairobi, Kenya
Qualification:
- PhD and a record of publication in an area of applied research related to the application of information and communication technologies (such as AI) and international development as applied to the developing world OR a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and significant work experience and publications.
Experience:
- This Position Requires Three Years of Relevant Experience.
How to Apply IDRC Program Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=IDRC&cws=63&rid=1534
The Closing Date: 6th July 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.idrc.ca |
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