The Organization
ICRISAT is a non-profit, apolitical, international organization for science-based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is one of the 15 Centers of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and is supported by more 48 governments, foundations, and development banks. ICRISAT with its Headquarters located in India has regional centers and research teams in Asia and Sub- Saharan Africa. In the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA), ICRISAT has country programs in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique. For further details please visit our website www.icrisat.org. ICRISAT regional office for Eastern and Southern Africa is located in Nairobi, Kenya and is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the locally recruited position of Country Administrator.
The Position:
The Country Administrator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the ESA Regional Office.
- Impact of Work:
- This position by handling all administrative functions should assist the Director -ESA to concentrate on the scientific elements of the job.
- Provision of effective administrative services is critical to the success of research programs.
- Pro-active management of staff is essential to ensure high motivation and morale.
- In view of the large portion of the operating and capital budgets managed, cost-effectiveness will have a large impact on the region’s expenses.
- Primary Purpose:
- Implementation of approved management policies, logistic support to research programs and management information systems in the location.
- Ensure effective and cost effective services are provided.
- Contribute to policy development and productivity gains.
- Major Activities:
- To work closely and provide administrative support to scientists and other researchers in achieving ICRISAT’s mandate.
- Review & recommend policies on administrative matters (Housing, Travel, transport, Security, communications, Purchase and Stores).
- Ensure provision of all required services and information in the areas of administration, human resources and computer technology.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external regulations applicable to the Institute in general and to the location in particular.
- Recruit, train, develop and motivate the team members in the location.
- Visit and do an audit of the various sites in the location to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and for operational efficiency.
The Candidate
The successful candidate should have:
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Management, Finance or Human Resources Management.
- Knowledge of computer applications.
- Service orientation, customer focus and cost-consciousness.
- Ability to manage people of different levels.
- At least 5 years experience in administration in multicultural organizations in developing countries.
Terms of Offer
The position is on local support staff terms open only to Kenyan Citizens. Salary and perquisites paid in local currency are highly competitive. Appointment is on a three (3) year contract subject to a nine (9) month probation period, satisfactory performance, continued relevance of the position and adequate funding. ICRAF and ICRISAT offer a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment, believe that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications/competencies/
If you do not hear from us by 30th December 2008, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We invite you to learn more about ICRISAT and ICRAF by accessing our web sites: www.icrisat.org and www.worldagroforestrycentre.
