Country: Kenya
Closing date: 01 Apr 2018
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Program Specialist for the SASHA Project.
The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on genetic resources of potato, sweetpotato, and other Andean roots and tubers, crop genetic enhancement and improvement, integrated crop management and sustainable management of natural resources.
The Position: The selected candidate will be based in Nairobi and will work under the supervision of the Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA) Project Leader.
The key responsibilities:
1.Administrative and Management Support to the SASHA Project Leader and Project
- Assisting with communications (organize/prioritize emails; mailing lists, appointments);
- Logistical support as needed (appointment, meetings, travel arrangements);
- Drafting correspondence for the Project Leader;
- Preparation of Travel requests and liquidations;
- Coordination of travel arrangements for visitors and project staff;
- Maintenance of office filing system and up-to-date electronic filing systems including archiving, backup and storage;
- Maintaining and improving mailing lists;
- Assisting in procurement and bill payment.
2.Workshop and Conferences
- Coordination of workshops, conferences, meetings and training courses – local and international;
- Booking of meeting rooms, projectors and other equipment and material, including price negotiations;
- Travel arrangements for participants and Project staff;
- Arrangement of accommodation and meals for participants;
- Compilation and distribution of participants lists;
- Compilation of workshop presentations and preparation of meeting material for participants.
SelectionCriteria:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Administration and Management or equivalent that has good writing, good basic accounting, good communication skills and an ability to work under pressure;
- At least 3 years relevant experience, 2 of which in a similar position, preferably in an International Organization or Foreign Mission;
- The selected candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures of government and related agencies, computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point;
- He/she must be a competent driver with current valid driving license and willing to travel as well as work on weekends if circumstances require;
- Must be fluent in spoken and written English. Abilities in Kiswahili, French, and Portuguese preferred;
- Position needs to be filled urgently.
Terms of Appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based on an initial contract of two years with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
How to apply:
Applicants should apply online through CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 1 April 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.