Senior International Assistance Officer

Summary of Duties:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director for Analysis, Planning and the Education Sector of the Development Section at the Canadian Embassy in Senegal and in close consultation with the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) development team in Ottawa, the Senior International Assistance Officer supports all phases of programming and management of projects and programs, with a particular emphasis on the governance and public financial management sector, including the management of budget support programs. 

The Senior International Aid Officer participates in the identification, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects for the bilateral cooperation program in Senegal. The Officer may also support other Canadian international cooperation programmes, such as the multilateral, partnership or humanitarian programs, where appropriate. 

They ensure coordination with other stakeholders, including government, civil society and other donors.  

The Senior International Aid Officer represents the Government of Canada at events, participates in policy dialogue and maintains a network of contacts and a knowledge base in support of Canadian development programs in Senegal, with a specialty in the area of governance and public financial management. 

They also perform other duties as required, such as providing support for official and/or high-level visits.

 

Area of Selection:

Open to internal and external candidates who are legal residents or citizens of Senegal, who meet all the essential requirements set out in this poster, and whose applications are received by the deadline.  

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Senegal does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process.

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• • • Master's degree from a recognized university in a field related to international development, economics, public finance, OR a combination of education (bachelor's degree/undergraduate diploma) and 10 years' experience in managing and/or monitoring international cooperation projects.

Language:

• • • Fluent French (spoken and written).

Experience:

The experience mentioned below may have been accumulated in a governmental setting, with a bilateral organization, a ministry, a non-governmental, international or multinational organization, in an embassy or in the private sector.

• • • Minimum of 5 years' experience within the last ten (10) years in the design, implementation, monitoring and/or accompaniment of international development projects in the field of governance and public finance management.
    • Minimum of 5 years' experience within the last ten (10) years in the following fields: strategic analysis, and/or maintenance of stakeholder networks, and/or drafting of reports and memos, and/or briefing notes and presentations for executives, and/or formulation of recommendations and advice for the management of international development projects.

 

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• • • The context and challenges pertaining to economic and social development in Senegal, particularly in the areas of governance and public financial management.
    • Knowledge of Canada's international aid policies and priorities in Senegal, and of aid effectiveness principles.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (including, but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point).

Competencies:

• • • Ability to analyze, synthesize and summarize information, write reports and/or propose key actions and make recommendations to senior management.
    • Ability to deal with changing and competing priorities and unpredictable requirements or situations.
    • Ability to solve problems and propose solutions.
    • Ability to communicate complex information effectively, both orally and in writing, using accessible language for management and make recommendations to management, peers, partners and stakeholders.
    • Ability to establish networks of professional contacts, and to represent Canada in policy dialogue with all stakeholders.
    • Judgment.

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• • • Experience with budget support.
    • Experience of working in an embassy.
    • Experience in the education and/or vocational and technical training sector.
    • Intermediate level of English (written, read, spoken).
    • Knowledge of social media (including, but not limited to X/Twitter, Facebook).

Operational Requirements:

• • • Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
    • May be required to work overtime.
    • May be required to work outside normal working hours (i.e. evenings and weekends).
    • Will be required to make follow-up visits in the field, outside Dakar and occasionally in other countries. 

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

• • • Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
    • Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

 

How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as: age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-BREU@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

 

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in French.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Senegal does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-BREU@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Embassy of Canada to Senegal which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.