The Policy Analyst collaborates with the Director and the Senior Policy Analyst in designing and ensuring the implementation of strategic and program planning systems in IDRC, at the program area, regional and Centre-wide levels. In particular, the Policy Analyst contributes intellectual and technical support to the formulation of the Centre’s five-year Strategy and Program Framework (CSPF) through keeping abreast of approaches adopted in similar organizations and advising management on optional methodologies, through consulting management and staff, preparing proposals, guidelines and schedules, and organizing staff consultations and email conferences. The incumbent will advise on measures to ensure that the planning processes are cost effective, timely and participatory as possible, including developing country and Canadian constituencies. The Policy Analyst reviews the plans produced to ensure that they are of the highest possible quality