CIRA - Italian Aerospace Research Centre

General

• Own the annual Net Good Grants application process from start to finish
• Develop, lead and execute communications outreach strategy, including targeted outreach to priority regions and communities
• Coordinate grants program activities across Brand and Communications, Finance, Legal and other internal teams
• Support applicants by updating online content, delivering webinars and responding to email and phone inquiries
• Manage the online application system and workflows, including configuration, testing, troubleshooting and system improvements
• Coordinate eligibility reviews and committee decision-making processes
• Manage applicant and recipient documentation throughout the grants lifecycle
• Develop blogs, videos, social content and event collateral
• Identify, develop and coordinate project impact stories
• Prepare reports for management and the board of directors
• Maintain annual program plans, operating calendars, procedures and supporting documentation
• Identify and implement improvements to applicant and recipient experience, assessment processes, technology workflows, communications and internal operations
• Travel occasionally to represent Net Good Grants at events across Canada

Grants Specialist

Analyst

• Track and analyze regulatory, legislative and other policy issues in Canada and beyond for relevance and potential impact on CIRA
• Conduct policy research and jurisdictional scans to inform CIRA’s positioning on domestic technology policy issues
• Identify emerging policy issues and developments that may impact CIRA and recommend areas for action or engagement
• Research and develop briefing materials, key messages and presentations
• Engage with policy-makers and stakeholders on matters relevant to CIRA’s business and operations, including cybersecurity and internet infrastructure
• Bridge technical collaborators and non-technical stakeholders inside and outside CIRA
• Support thought leadership activities, including reports, conferences, speaking opportunities and op-eds
• Develop evidence-based policy recommendations and advice to shape CIRA’s positions and advocacy strategies
• Advise CIRA leaders on risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on thought leadership and advocacy issues and build alignment around policy recommendations

Grants Specialist

Senior Internet Policy Analyst