Dec 23, International Food Policy Research Institute Assistant to Project Manager Jobs in Nairobi

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit an Assistant to Project Manager to support the project manager in implementing REACTS-IN project in Kenya.

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and South-east Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.

REACTS-IN is a multidisciplinary project that seeks to use gender responsive approaches to reduce maternal, Infant and young child malnutrition implemented under the HarvestPlus Program together with other partners. As a member of the consortium, HarvestPlus will provide technical leadership in accelerating production and consumption of biofortified crops; namely high iron beans and pro-vitamin A rich orange sweet potato. HarvestPlus Program is a program of International Food Policy Research Institute and is hosted by ILRI in Kenya.

The overall role of this position is to support the Project Manager in planning and executing the REACTS-IN project activities to ensure the project runs smoothly and deliverables are timely. This position will report to the REACTS-IN Project Manager.

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate project activities, including but not limited to training activities for the project.

Liaising with field level project stakeholders including seed suppliers, extension, other REACT-IN partners concerning project details and deliverables

Monitor day-to-day project activities as per the work plans to ensure due dates are met.

Manage the communication of project information to relevant stakeholders.

Collate data and information for preparation of project documentation and reporting.

Coordinate project logistics such as delivery of micronutrient enriched (biofortified) seeds to farmers in project sites.

Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in development studies, agriculture, nutrition, project management, or any related field of study with a minimum of two years relevant experience.

Relevant professional certification

Experience working with private and public stakeholders

Proficiency in computer MS suite

Strong written and oral communication including report writing skills

Excellent multitasking skills and to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Excellent problem-solving skills

Highly organized.

Experience in project monitoring and progress reporting is an advantage

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Food Policy Research Institute Assistant to Project Manager Jobs in Nairobi

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