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Portfolio Manager, GHI
Grand Challenges Canada is seeking a Portfolio Manager to develop, shape and manage a dynamic portfolio of global health innovations. Deploying relevant thematic expertise, business acumen, and investment knowledge, the Portfolio Manager has the following responsibilities:
Fund innovative deals aligned with portfolio strategy:
- Source and secure sufficient and quality pipeline innovations from external and internal sources in line with GCC and portfolio priorities
- Launch RFPs for targeted innovations and manage the intake and review process
- Evaluate new funding opportunities, including facilitating scientific peer review and conducting operational, financial and programmatic due diligence and risk analysis
- Prepare investment memorandums and present potential investments to GCC’s Investment Committee
- Oversee negotiations and their translation into grant agreements
- Monitor portfolio budget and spend to meet annual targets
- Job Description (pdf, 180.73 KB)
- Link to apply (pdf, 180.73 KB)
Closing date: September 27th, 2024
IT Analyst , Level 2
Reporting to the Director, Digital Transformation and Information Security, the Information Technology Analyst acts as first-line IT support, assisting senior management and other end users with basic troubleshooting of professional computers and on-premises technology.
Core Responsibilities:
• Provide exceptional customer service in person, via phone, and email as appropriate.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients regarding their IT-related issues.
• Assist IT Analyst – Level 1 support as needed.
• Assume ownership of IT tickets and see them through to client-confirmed resolutions.
• Set up, configure and standardize end-point devices, including but not limited to workstations, laptops,
smartphones, printers, servers, firewalls, WAPs, and other peripherals.
• Install, configure, and support the client component of various approved hardware and applications.
• Resolve end users’ technical issues and service requests on time.
• Log all support requests and follow-up details into an internal ticketing system.
• Monitor and enforce the company’s cybersecurity policy on individual workstations and servers.
• Troubleshoot and maintain network, Wi-Fi, and telephony connectivity.
• Audit and inventory all computer assets
• E-mail configuration and staff support.
• Onboard employees, image laptops, create user accounts and grant access to various IT systems.
• Other duties and projects as required and assigned/approved by the Director, Digital Transformation and
Information Security.
- Job Description (pdf, 254.89 KB)
- Link to apply (pdf, 254.89 KB)
Closing date: October 21st, 2024