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IRAM Is An international research institute for radio astronomy. Overall Its objective Is To explore the universe and to study ITS origins and evolution.

Founded IRAM's headquarters are Located in Grenoble.

With a staff of more Than 120 Scientists, engineers, technicians and administrative personnel, IRAM malade and Developer Two Observatories: the 30-meter telescope on Pico Veleta Located near Granada in Spain, and the Plateau de Bure interferometer (an array of six 15 - meter telescopes) in the French Alps.

It seeks to recruit:

1. Technical Assistant - Malawi

2. Technical Assistant - Liberia

In the run for a response to an EU tender, IRAM is looking for a technical assistant to reinforce the Support Unit to the National Authorizing Officer in relation to the agriculture and food security sector.

The Objective of the project will be to reinforce the capacity of the Support Unit to operate as an effective partner in formulation, implementation, monitoring and coordination of programs and projects under the Cotonou Partnership Agreement, thus facilitating the work of the NAO in the management of EC development aid in the Agriculture and Food Security Sector.

The role of the Technical Assistant will be to provide expertise and know how in terms of project management, financial management, M&E and Services procurement.

Qualification

  • Master’s degree in Agriculture Economics, Developments Studies, Business and Administration, or equivalent
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in international development
  • At least 2 years of policy and program experience in agriculture development and/or food security.
  • At least 2 years’ of working experience in a developing country, preferably in the area of capacity building of institutional partners.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with various institutional partners.
  • Solid experience in planning, coordination, M&E, administrative and financial management of development programs.
  • Experience in procurement procedures, supervising the preparation of tenders.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

    How to apply:

    Please sent a covering letter and CV To Mr. Henri Leturque, at: profil7{at}iram-fr.org

    Application deadline: 30 Nov

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