ABOUT

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the planet thrive. We shine a light on what can be achieved when governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities come together. IISD’s staff of more than 300 experts come from across the globe and from many disciplines. With offices in Winnipeg, Geneva, Ottawa, and Toronto, our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.
IISD’s Economic Law and Policy (ELP) Program is devoted to supporting the elaboration and improvement of economic governance frameworks and tools that support the achievement of sustainable development objectives. ELP does so by developing research outputs, providing training and capacity support to relevant stakeholder groups, organizing conferences and dialogues, and various other approaches. Increasingly, our work involves a dedicated “virtual” component, both in terms of the events we deliver and the communications and outreach efforts we undertake. Our team includes lawyers, economists, policy analysts, and journalists, among others, who are located across various countries and world regions.

SCOPE

IISD is looking for a Project Assistant to join our Project Management team and provide a range of support and administrative tasks for project managers and other team members. This person is an extremely efficient and organized multitasker looking for an exciting opportunity to work with an outstanding international team.
The role has growth potential and is perfect for those who are interested in pursuing a career in project management.

SKILLS:

• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well in a virtual team environment
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Working knowledge of French or Spanish language a strong asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of work experience in a relevant role
• International experience/ background preferred
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint/Teams
  For more details on what we are looking for in our candidates, please refer to the IISD competencies on our website.