The Program Officer’s major responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts and stakeholders with defence forces and industries, partners and allies, and government ministries relevant to defence and security in the host nation and each cross-accredited country to contribute to building, prioritising, and managing relationships; delivering the defence program; and identifying opportunities.
- Liaise with relevant DND/CAF stakeholder desk officers to update situational awareness and program implementation progress.
- Administer MTCP activities with member countries including transmitting course offers and monitoring responses, facilitating student travel, and supporting potential MTCP training in countries of cross-accreditation.
- Employ a variety of unclassified information sources, including AI tools and mission reporting, to establish and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the political-military environment in the host nation and each cross-accredited country. Draft analyses for reporting on significant developments relevant to DND/CAF defence and security interests.
- Develop and maintain a close relationship with the TCS defence lead in each accredited country to support CDA responsibilities for DIS implementation. Employ a variety of unclassified information sources, including AI tools, to maintain and enhance understanding of the defence industrial environment.
- Support DND/CAF operations, training, and key leader engagements/visits through liaison and coordination with relevant host nation authorities to ensure diplomatic clearance and access for personnel and equipment, RCAF aircraft, RCN vessels, and other assets as required.
- Support planning, coordination, and conduct of CDA engagement and outreach activities.
- Perform other related duties that support the overall work of the Defence Program.
AREA OF SELECTION
This selection process is open to all applicants, who are residing and legally authorized to work in India, including Embassy employees, Canada-based staff spouses and their dependent children of at least 16 years of age, who meet all the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date.
The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or other factor. 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
All essential qualifications will be assessed. Methods of assessments and screening of candidates may include but are not limited to: verification of credentials, resume and letters of presentation; interviews, exams and practical tests; presentations or other types of assessments.
Education
This position requires:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fields related but not limited to defence and strategic studies; international business; public administration; interdisciplinary studies in philosophy, politics, economics, or other humanities.
Note: Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education
Language
The Following languages and proficiency levels are required for this job. Candidates will be formally assessed or requested to provide proof of certification on these levels.
- An advanced proficiency level (reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking) in English.
Experience
In order to perform the duties relevant to this job, the following experience is required.
Minimum three years of recent* relevant experience working experience in the following areas:
- Experience in an international organization or company including planning and delivering high-profile visits, international meetings, or networking events;
- Experience in managing relationships with professional contacts through developing and maintaining a network to support program delivery;
- Experience managing financial information;
- Experience in interdisciplinary research, analysis, and synthesis to develop strategic advice, briefings, and written reports to management; and
- Working with computers, standard Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook).
*Within the last five years
Competencies
All competencies will be assessed. All competencies must be met prior to appointment.
- Knowledge of Indian government organizations, structures, and institutions (particularly defence and security) and their interaction.
- Strategic thinking and Decision Making
- Judgement and Discretion
- Written communication
- Oral interaction
- Planning
- Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership
- Initiative and Action Oriented
- Resilience and Adaptability
- Networking & Alliance Building
- Ability to identify factors, conduct interdisciplinary research, analysis and synthesize to develop strategic advice, briefings and written reports for the management.
*For more information on competencies: Competency Dictionary
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.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in the past 5 years in work related to the Defence and Security sector.
- Previous relevant experience working in a similar role with a diplomatic mission.
- Experience in the use AI tools to support human-driven interdisciplinary research.
- Ability to speak and write in French.
- Working level knowledge of Nepali, Bengali, Sinhala, Tamil, and/or Punjabi.
- Master’s level degree in a related field.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Operational requirements will be assessed on a “meet/does not meet“ basis and can be used to determine right fit of a candidate for the position.
- Hours of Work: Normal hours of work of work for this position are in accordance with Locally-Engaged Staff regulations of 37.5 hours per week.
- Overtime: Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
- The position will require travel within India and Canada as per business needs.
- The High Commission operates a schedule of public holidays according to a combination of Indian and Canadian dates, which means the successful candidate could be required to work on certain Indian public holidays.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position. They are to be maintained throughout the employment period.
- 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.
- Other conditions of employment: Candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination.
HOW TO APPLY
Follow the below instructions to ensure your application can be considered.
- 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). Only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the above job poster.
- You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the qualifications of the vacancy. You must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the qualification in each question box. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor 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 (or may not) be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
- Applications which do not include all 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 CSDPIP.Candidates-CandidatesetCandidats.PPSCIP@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.