International Potato Center
Ref.: 2015/004/NRS/SSA
The International Potato Center (CIP)
is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Program Assistant 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
- 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 - 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
- A Bachelor’s degree in Administration and
Management or equivalent that has good writing, good basic accounting, and
good communication skills. - At least 3 years relevant experience, 2 of
which are in a similar position, preferably in an International
Organization or Foreign Mission. - Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, - computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and
Power Point, - competent driver with current valid driving
license and willing to travel. - 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.
Applicants should apply online
through our 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 August 20, 2015 and will continue until the post is filled.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
CIP is an equal opportunity
employer.
Qualified women are particularly
encouraged to apply
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