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Manager, Telecentre Support Network, (Ref.: 674)
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is one of the leading institutions in the world concerned with generating and applying new knowledge to meet the challenges of international development.IDRC supports research in developing countries on key problem areas and builds international networks to share and apply this knowledge.IDRC is a Canadian Crown Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, with Regional Offices in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The increased emphasis on skills, abilities and networks in the Digital Age has led many people to champion the use of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in Development. Already a champion for ICTs in Development? Looking for a larger challenge with a global profile?
The Managing Director of the CTCL/Telecentre Support Network will be based at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) in Ottawa, Canada. It has been initially underwritten with a major contribution from the Microsoft Corporation. The network will provide a locally-driven, internationally connected telecentre support network consisting of three tiers: local telecentres, regional support networks, and a global support centre. This new position will develop a worldwide not-for-profit "start-up" within the ICT4D program area at IDRC.
The successful candidate will have:
*A Post-graduate degree (Masters or PhD degree) in a relevant field or extensive (10 years +) equivalent related senior experience.
*At least 5 to 10 years of professional-in-field experience in the use of Information and Communications Technology for Development in combination with International experience and extensive senior management responsibilities and accomplishments, ideally in a variety of sectors.
*Solid, practical field experience with telecentres along with compelling leadership, management and communications skills.
*Able to work with existing and new regional telecentre groups in the regions along with building a worldwide Support Network service on the Internet.
* Business/organization management and diplomatic/coordination responsibilities atsenior accountability levels.
*Fluency in English; Knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be an asset.
Resums should be sent to Competition 674 no later than November 19, 2004, by e-mail to: competitions@idrc.ca , or by fax to (613) 238-7230.
Mailed applications should be sent to:
Human Resources,
IDRC,
P.O. Box 8500,
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3H9
For more information on IDRC and the position, please visit our website (http://www.idrc.ca/careers)
We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates whose skills and experience best match the requirements of the position.
IDRC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.