Campbell is hiring a full-time Strategic Initiatives Coordinator for six months, with the possibility of extension. Applicants must be resident in Canada. For full details, including how to apply, click here. The deadline for applications is 20 January 2023.
The Strategic Initiatives Coordinator will report to the interim CEO and Editor in Chief, Vivian Welch. Vivian is also director of the Methods Centre at the Bruyère Research Institute and Associate Professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa. The role is part of the Campbell secretariat.
This position is remote. However, this is a flexible requirement. An on-site workstation at the Bruyère Research Institute in Ottawa, Canada, can be arranged if preferred by the successful candidate.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Project management and coordination to advance the implementation of Campbell’s strategy 2023-2025, including operational support for strategic task force meetings, the annual conference, the What Works Global Summit 2023 (which will be held in Ottawa in October 2023), liaison with Campbell’s editorial groups and other Campbell networks
- coordination of logistics associated with strategic initiatives, including grant writing and communication with potential sponsors and partners
This description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be added as projects progress.
Required qualifications
Three to five years of related project management experience – equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Position key competencies
- Demonstrated leadership skills to inspire and develop collaborative networks and teams. Strong facilitation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a member of a team collaborating with a multi-disciplinary research team, global social science experts and administrative staff.
- Strong coordination and project management skills – ability to initiate, plan and complete strategic projects with individuals and teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and online platforms such as Google Workspace.
- Experience in managing databases and spreadsheets, and report-writing.
- Advanced proficiency in English verbal and written communication, including the ability to communicate effectively with people in all levels of health care, government and academia.
- Advanced level of technological presentation skills when disseminating information/advice and/or promoting the project and programmes.
Additional competencies
- Planning: Ability to organize own work and priorities with minimal supervision, work well under pressure and meticulous attention to details.
- Communication: Ability to solve problems requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion and handling of confidential information.
- Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
- Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
For full details, including how to apply, click here.