International Centre for Tropical Agriculture Vacancies in Kenya

International Centre for Tropical Agriculture Administrative Assistant Vacancies in Kenya

Introduction

The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) – a member of the CGIAR Consortium
(www.cgiar.org) – develops technologies, innovative methods, and new knowledge that better enable farmers, especially smallholders, to make agriculture competitive and profitable as well as sustainable and resilient. CIAT conducts research for development in tropical regions of Latin America, Africa, and Asia (www.ciat.cgiar.org).

Responsibilities

Coordinate visits of finance and administration (F&A) staff from HQ and the country offices by handling logistics and relevant appointments.

Review documents for the F&A coordinator’s approval/signature.

Assist in the quarterly monitoring and consolidation of workplans and achievements of regional F&A teams.

Coordinate and ensure efficient delivery of services/supplies to the F&A Unit.

Schedule and organize F&A staff meetings in collaboration with the coordinator, take minutes and assist in following up actions points.

Assisting with itinerary planning, flight and accommodation reservations for F&A staff and forums.

Support logistics processes by raising purchase requisitions through the organizational ERP

Manage the CIAT main front office

Maintaining and synthesizing a record of all CIAT agreements in the region keeping the F&A
coordinator aware of due dates for renewal.

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration, Management or other relevant subject with proven office
management skills

Two years’ relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an international organization.

High level of computer skills, ability to learn new applications quickly

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of regional and international travel requirements

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 15th November, 2017

For more information and job application details, see; International Centre for Tropical Agriculture Administrative Assistant Vacancies in Kenya

International Centre for Tropical Agriculture Program Management Officer Vacancies in Kenya

Responsibilities

Research facilitation: Manages regional portfolio of projects and activities, including institutional support systems for science-quality assurance and data/information management; liaises with program coordination/support services units at Headquarters and in other regions.

Resource

mobilization: Coordinates regional proposals pipeline by helping nurture science creativity for novel project ideas, facilitates team-based proposal development and grant-writing, seeks donor intelligence and engagement, and explores innovative program financing schemes for priority themes.

Program development: Assesses and monitors regional trends, needs and opportunities in Africa’s agricultural research-for-development sector; facilitates CIAT regional agenda setting, program planning and strategy development; participates in implementing key strategic research initiatives.

Thought leadership: A collaborative yet entrepreneurial individual, with demonstrated interest in agricultural development in Africa, and the ability to provide thought leadership on a range of agricultural development challenges.

Partnership and capacity building: Assists in institutional representation, partnership building and external communications; coordinates capacity building schemes for research teams and partners

Qualifications

MSc degree (MPA, MBA or PhD preferred) in interdisciplinary programs related to agriculture,
environment and development studies.

Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, with proven capacity for program coordination/management and external engagement with partners.

Professional exposure to an international institutional/program setting, including multi-cultural and interdisciplinary working environment.

Broad understanding of agricultural research-for-impact challenges in Africa; any region specific work experiences and professional networks would be considered an advantage.

Successful track record in partnership building and resource mobilization with public/private sectors.

Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral, for diverse audiences including
technical specialists and decision/policymakers.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 15th November, 2017

For more information and job application details, see; International Centre for Tropical Agriculture Program Management Officer Vacancies in Kenya

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