Friday, July 24, 2009

Project Assistant Position Announcement: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Ref: PA/PLE/07/09

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI )is a globally networked research institute based in Africa. ILRI works to help reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries.

ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff work in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutions in the world.

ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our staff are also based in partner institutions in other parts of Africa and in Asia and Latin America.

We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is seeking to recruit a Project Assistant to support the People, Livestock and Environment Theme activities.

Specific duties will include:
  • Assist in management of donor-funded projects especially related to budget monitoring and tracking of project finances e.g. tracking expenditures, reversals, summarizing and tracking funds for partners/collaborators and preparing invoices
  • Assist in preparation of regular project financial and administrative reports, including the preparation of documentation for donor reports
  • Support development of theme budgeting
  • Ensure quarterly financial returns are submitted, review advance requests and financial returns by field offices and partners
  • Regular review staff costs and advice on required adjustments when necessary
  • Provide other finance support such as facilitation or travel advances to the Markets Theme Team, manage petty cash, review expense claims and prepare payment requests
  • Assist in sourcing documentation and procurement of project supplies, materials and equipment
  • Support other Markets Theme finance and administrative duties such as coordinating logistical arrangements for meeting and travel when necessary.
The successful candidate should have:
  • Diploma in Business Administration or related field. A related university degree is an added advantage.
  • At least 2 years experience in finance and administration support
  • Training in basic management courses, including basic accounting
  • Computer skills, including sound knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of Sun System would be an added advantage
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good personal organization skills, accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good judgement and willingness to take initiative
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is on a 2-year contract renewable subject to availability of funds. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.

Applicants should quote position reference number and include the following: a complete CV with telephone number; the names, addresses and phone numbers of three referees; academic transcripts; and photocopies of certificates to the

Human Resources Office,
ILRI, P.O. Box 30709 00100,
Nairobi.

E-mail recruit-ilri @ cgiar.org by 7th August 2009.

Only those short listed candidates will be contacted

To find out more about ILRI, visit our website at http://www.ilri.org

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women to apply for this position.

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