There are those who dream of living in a better world, and there are those who live the dream by joining IDRC to build a better world!

Are you ready to bring to life the stories that drive change?

If you see yourself as a future Manager, Content Strategy and Lead Storyteller , this may be of interest to you.

10 Good reasons to apply to the Centre:

• Contribute to our mission: Building a more sustainable and inclusive world.
• Shape narratives that give powerful voice to research for development.
• Lead a creative team in delivering inspiring content strategies, in collaboration with colleagues around the world.
• Work for an organization that values ​​and models diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Develop your leadership skills by working in a multidisciplinary team from diverse cultures.
• Collaborate with passionate colleagues and international development experts.
• Have the chance to bring continuous innovations to your work.
• Work for an organization that supports your professional development. 
• Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode.
• Enjoy a long list of employee benefits.

And more: be part of a pre-qualified pool of candidates, eligible to be considered for future employment opportunities that matches you profile in case you are not selected for the current role.

Only 5 requirements for the chance to be selected:

• A university degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or media arts, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking).
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in communications with significant expertise in storytelling and/or strategic content development, including planning and delivering communications campaigns, creating multimedia content, and crafting key messages and narratives.
• A sound understanding of storytelling, narrative and communications professional practices and principles including the ethics around story and content collection. 
• Excellent knowledge of social media and the media landscape in Canada and internationally, digital storytelling tools, and communications trends especially in international development contexts.  

Do the math, you would probably win!

Together we can accomplish great things, so let us start now !

Last chance to apply: July 3rd, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST