Project Manager

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the planet thrive. We shine a light on what can be achieved when governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities come together. IISD’s staff of more than 120 people, plus over 150 associates and consultants, come from across the globe and from many disciplines. Our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.

IISD’s ELP Program is devoted to supporting the elaboration and improvement of economic governance frameworks and tools that support the achievement of sustainable development objectives. ELP does so by developing research outputs, providing training and capacity support to the relevant stakeholder groups, organizing conferences and dialogues, and various other approaches. Increasingly, our work involves a dedicated “virtual” component, both in terms of the events we deliver and the communications and outreach efforts we undertake. Our team includes lawyers, economists, policy analysts, and journalists, among others, who are located across various countries and world regions. The program encompasses several workstreams, including investment law and policy; international trade; agriculture; sustainability standards; sustainable finance, procurement, and infrastructure; and mining.

Responsibilities

Planning and Monitoring:

• Plan and monitor timelines, milestones, delivery deadlines, and outputs using project management tools, and collaborate with team members to optimize systems.
• Develop, refine, and track project budgeting with the support of the project management and accounting teams.

Project Support:

• Support the identification and development of key program-wide best practices, tools, and processes.
• Develop strategic systems to improve effective planning, scheduling, and communication among and across projects.
• Foster robust project file management, documentation, and reporting procedures to support project teams.
• Promote continuous team-based learning opportunities to improve project management capacity, efficiency, and synergy.

Project Implementation and Donor Reporting:

• Assist in project implementation, including work plan and budget development and adjustment, communication with partners, contracting, evaluation, and reporting.
• Coordinate event planning, logistics, and team travel arrangements.
• Handle, allocate, and approve project expenses to the appropriate budget in accordance with IISD’s policies.
• Compile financial records and prepare funder reports of various project activities under supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience working as a project manager/project support officer.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other project management tools.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree, preferably with a focus in economics, mathematics, sustainable development, or accounting.
• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-project environments.
• Experience in not-for-profit, government, or other development sector is preferable.
• Fluency in English is a requirement, French or Spanish is desirable.
• Good communications skills and the ability to work interactively with stakeholders from different contexts, countries, and backgrounds.

Deadline for receiving applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the ideal candidate is identified.

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: CAD $64,000 - $67,000

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: Open until filled

Location: Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg

Duration: indefinite

Application Procedure

All submissions must be in English. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Candidates Must Hold Appropriate Work Authorization for Canada.

Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.

Please include the following:

• A CV (no longer than two pages)
• A cover letter (one page)
• IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional)

Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for one year.

IISD has implemented a COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires employees who are required or choose to be at an office or participate in in-person team events or in-person meetings/events to be fully vaccinated. Anyone unable to be fully vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or a disability that prevents them from being fully vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.

IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply for this position. Preference will be given to the equity-deserving groups during the hiring process. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants' advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.