Project Manager, EOA
Initiative
Ref. No.
NRS/38/112013
icipe - African
Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded
by governmental aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry
out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management
of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the
tropics.
icipe wishes to
urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Project Manager in
the EOA Initiative, a Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) project.
The overall goal
of the initiative is to mainstream ecological organic agriculture into national
agricultural production systems by 2025 to improve agricultural productivity,
food security, access to markets and sustainable development in Africa.
The position is
tenable in Nairobi, Kenya at the icipe Duduville campus with limited travel to
some partner African countries.
This is a
two-year contract, with a possibility of extension after successfully
completing a six-month probation period of the first contract.
Overall purpose
of the job
·
To closely manage and monitor project activities and
implementation of EOA projects in Kenya and other African countries;
·
To facilitate communication and meetings between the country
lead organisations and BvAT project implementing partners to ensure proper
collaboration;
·
To promote visibility and networking with similar organisations
for purposes of lobbying and advocacy for BvAT supported programmes and
projects.
Specific
Responsibilities and Duties
The EOA
Initiative Project Manager:
·
Liaises with the Programme Coordinator and Senior Accountant to
prepare contractual agreements for country lead organisations (CLOs) and pillar
implementing partners (PIPs);
·
Assists the Project Coordinator in preparing guidelines for work
plans and liaises with senior accountant in preparing the country budgets for
partners and overseeing approval processing plans through the Initiative’s
approval structures;
·
Monitors the implementation of project activities as per the
country work plans in collaboration with CLOs and PIPs at various levels;
·
Facilitates communications and meetings with CLOs and PIPs to
review progress and appraise on activities planned for approval and
implementation;
·
Ensures CLOs report periodically, and on schedule, on country
progress/performance/budget execution against the M&E framework and budget;
·
Prepares country consultative narrative reports that meet the
requirements of development partners;
·
Supports CLOs and PIPs to collaborate with active like-minded
organisations to improve and upscale EOA activities among farmers in their
respective countries;
·
Holds monthly and other ad hoc meetings with the Project
Coordinator to discuss project plans and progress, and follow‐up on reports
from the country partners;
·
Creates, implements and maintains a database of all the
contacts, and in liaison with the senior accountant, monitors budget
expenditures and prepares a summary for discussion on a quarterly basis;
·
Develops project concept notes and proposals for BvAT programmes
and projects;
·
Promotes visibility of BvAT projects by providing
project-related information for updating the BvAT website;
·
Networks with other like-minded organisations for purposes of
lobbying and advocacy for BvAT programmes and projects;
·
Performs other related duties as might be assigned by the
Project Coordinator.
Knowledge
required for performing the job
·
Adequate knowledge on project development, planning and implementation;
·
Sound knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation, and the
requisite skills;
·
Proven knowledge of Project Cycle Management (PCM) and/or
Results Based Management (RBM) framework.
Requirements/Qualifications
·
At least a master’s degree, preferably in agriculture or
environmental sciences or related fields. A bachelor’s degree with proven
longer-term work experience may be considered;
·
At least 7 years’ experience in development, project planning
and implementation, communications and/or editorial activities;
·
Effective communication skills and fluency in both oral and
written English, and limited knowledge of one other official language (e.g.
French, German).
Disposition
·
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
·
Ability to plan and work with limited supervision.
Reporting
This position
reports to the Director, Biovision Africa Trust/FCP Coordinator.
The selected
candidate should be available to start by 1st December 2013 or thereabouts.
How to Apply
Only electronic
applications will be accepted.
Applications will
be accepted up to 23rd November 2013, or until the position is filled,
whichever is earlier.
Please quote the
job reference number NRS/38/112013 on the email subject line.
Send an
application (including current salary details and anticipated remuneration
package), with a current CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including
e-mail addresses and fax numbers), copies of transcripts or academic
certificates and relevant testimonials.
Electronic copies
must be sent to icipehr@icipe.org.
Only applications
of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
icipe is an Equal
Opportunity Employer
