Position Title | LACoE Research Project Officer |
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Department/Unit | Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security |
Research Project | Latin America Centre of Excellence |
Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Posting Number | GP062-24 |
Employee Group | Grant-Paid |
Position Type | Term |
Duration of Contract (if applicable) | 1 year |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) | 1.0 |
Salary | $45,000 - $48,000 per annum (for 35 hours/ week) |
About the Organization | Lt. General Romeo Dallaire founded the Child Soldiers Initiative in 2007 and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, provided a home to the Initiative in 2010. In 2020, the Initiative became the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, an international repository of expertise, research, and advocacy to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence. The Dallaire Institute is the co-developer of the 2017 Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers. |
Job Summary | Reporting to the LACoE Deputy Director of Policy and Partnerships, the LACoE Research Project Officer supports the day-to-day operations, communications, and project activities of the Dallaire Institute's Latin American Centre of Excellence (LACoE). Critical areas of responsibility include logistics; technical support; partnership development and communications; and research and knowledge mobilization. |
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Note | Hybrid role: The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (a combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines. |
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Additional Information | Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program. |
Application Consideration | We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. |
Diversity Statement | Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Open Date | 11/12/2024 |
Close Date | 11/26/2024 |
Open Until Filled | No |
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/17931 |