Ref: HO/NBO3/2009
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).
ILRI is seeking to recruit an Operations Manager for its ILRI-Nairobi campus who will be reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the different service units leading to the overall effectiveness and efficiency in provision of operations in Nairobi.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Leading the service units (Engineering, Transport, Catering, Housing & Conferencing) by evaluating needs and risks, managing the planning process for the various functions/units, ensuring appropriateness of policies, fostering continuous improvement and innovation and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
- Managing service delivery from the various units by setting standards, ensuring compliance, reviewing processes, seeking feedback from clients, solving problems and managing external providers.
- Managing material and financial resources, including facilities and assets, by planning long-term needs, managing the operational and capital budgets of the units, approving expenses, ensuring assets are safeguarded and properly utilized.
Key Professional Skills, Competencies and Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (for example Engineering, Business, Management, Commerce) as a minimum. A Master’s degree(MPA, MBA) is preferred
- At least 10 years relevant work experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Client and service oriented
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Good people management skills
- Innovative problem-solving
- Self-motivated with sound judgment and sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Experience in management information systems
Terms of appointment:
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is for a 2-year contract renewable subject to availability of funds and individual performance. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.
Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest and expectations from the position, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details (Telephone, E-mail) of three professional referees to the Human Resources Office, ILRI, P.O. Box 30709 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya; Telephone: 254-20-4223000; e-mail: recruit-ilri @ cgiar.org by 18th March 2009. The title and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly indicated on the application.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
To find out more about ILRI, visit our website at www.ilri.org
We are an equal opportunity employer
