PROGRAMS OFFICER

Position overview

As a member of the programs team, the Programs Officer reports to Senior Programs Officers and assists in the design, development and implementation of the CFI’s funding programs and policies and supports the delivery of the merit-review process.

Key activities / Responsibilities

• Responds to information requests from CFI-eligible institutions (universities, colleges, research institutes and hospitals) and funding partners, including explaining the CFI mandate, programs and policies.
• Participates in competition design and continuous improvement to the proposal review process.
• Plans, organizes and supports the delivery of the proposal review process, including recruiting external reviewers.
• Contributes to developing competition documents, including guidelines, communications and review materials.
• Conducts administrative review of proposals.
• Summarizes expert committee discussions and assist...