Overall, Purpose of the Job
The staff will work with other members of staff in the Capacity Building team to provide support within the Unit.
Specific Duties
Guide scholars on relocation options based on specific International Partner Institutions (IPI) country needs.
Provide scholars with required supporting documents to facilitate relocation to IPIs.
Draft and share placement letters detailing scholar-specific support to IPIs.
Support the Capacity Building Officer – doctoral scholarships to provide scholars with required documents to meet stringent sandwich program entry requirements for USA and European-based IPIs.
Collaborate with the Capacity Building Officer – Mentorship, to support onboarding of new cohorts,
compile and organize required documents for shared drive access by Capacity Building and finance teams.
Support Capacity Building Officer -Doctoral Scholarships in organizing sandwich placement meetings between IPIs and AHUs, managing participants’ schedules, and sending virtual invitations.
Document matching and placement meetings and flag action points for specific team members.
Follow up with scholars on preparedness for matching meetings to ensure their acceptance into IPIs.
Maintain up-to-date quarterly reporting tracker for scholars on shared drive to inform program reports.
Continuously update the master tracker for Capacity Building and Finance teams’ use.
Perform any other tasks as may be required.
Requirements/Qualifications
A Diploma in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Relations, or related fields
Experience in coordination, project management and reporting, basic financial management and budget monitoring.
At least 1 year of progressive work experience in research and project work at national and international levels.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience in coordinating scholarship or training programs, project management and reporting, basic financial management, and budget monitoring
Other Desirable Attributes
At least 1 year of work experience in the design and/or implementation of training programs or mentorship platforms.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and pays great attention to detail.
Action-oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage a complex and varied workload and work under pressure.
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary groups.
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to adapt to changing circumstances while working with a variety of personalities and priorities and multi-disciplinary groups.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Apply via :
recruit.icipe.org
