Main responsibilities include:
Liaise with Project Management Unit to assure that Nairobi operations conform to established TAAT and IITA protocols.
Assist the TAAT Technical Adviser in the production of reports, publications and proposals.
Assist in the development and interpretation of data bases related to TAAT findings, and prepare them for inclusion into the Clearinghouse Technology Toolkits.
Any other administrative, editorial and data base tasks assigned by the TAAT Technical Adviser.
The candidate shall have the following competencies, skills and experience:
BSc in Project Management or a closely related field
At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an international organization
Advanced computing skills with knowledge of all MS Office applications
Excellent written and oral skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good judgment and a high level of respect for confidentiality.
Strong ability to coâ€ordinate, prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
Highly effective planning, organizational and multiâ€tasking skills with a positive attitude.
Ability to work in a multiâ€cultural environment.
Commitment to IITA’s mission and core values.
Terms of employment:
The position is nationally recruited, will be based at IITA Offices in Nairobi, Kenya. The contract will be for two (2) years period, subject to a probation period of three (3) months, renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
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