Are you passionate about transforming food systems and tackling global challenges? The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is on the lookout for innovative minds to join our dynamic team in Tanzania. We offer exciting opportunities to make a real impact on issues like malnutrition, climate change, and biodiversity loss, Visit ajiratimes.com now to discover the latest vacancies and take the first step towards a rewarding career!
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT provides research-based solutions to harness agricultural biodiversity and transform food systems sustainably, aiming to improve lives and address global issues like malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. Operating in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, the Alliance partners with various public and private sector entities. It is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership focused on reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.
Alliance Bioversity and CIAT Vacancies
The Assistant II will provide efficient and effective administrative, logistical, and operational support to a portfolio of projects and staff in the Arusha, Tanzania office. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Scientist II/Country Representative.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as the focal point for processing requests made by research staff in the bean breeding program, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
- Perform project administrative tasks, including logistic support, travel arrangements, and organizing meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Provide administrative and financial support, including handling payments, travel claims, and other requirements.
- Assist research staff with the process and documentation for hiring interns, visiting research fellows, and consultants.
- Support research staff in acquiring goods and services and liaise with accounting staff about payments.
- Maintain an overview of the financial situation of the Bean breeding projects to ensure timely administrative support.
- Collaborate with research staff, PMOs, and administrative staff to improve efficiency between research and admin teams.
- Perform other relevant admin duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Competences:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, with advanced Excel skills.
- Intermediate command of English, both written and spoken.
- Sound knowledge of standard office procedures.
- Strong client orientation and service approach.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and team-minded.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with people from different cultural and national backgrounds.
- Well-developed skills in personal organization, priority setting, problem-solving, detail-oriented, and accuracy.
Terms of Employment:
This is a nationally recruited position based in Arusha, Tanzania. The initial contract is for one year, subject to a three-month probation period, and is renewable based on performance and resource availability. Moreover, this position is graded at BG05 level in a scale of BG01 to BG14, with BG14 being the highest level according to the Alliance job classification framework policy. Furthermore, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including insurance, a retirement plan, staff training and development, paid time off, and flexible working arrangements.
In addition, the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. As a result, we prioritize recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character. Therefore, we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities. Notably, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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How to Apply
Applicants are invited to visit our website for full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number RFP 103883 Assistant II Program Administration as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting.
The Alliance collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Application Closing Date: 2nd August 2024 Please note: Email applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
