ILRI Vacancy – Project Management Assistant position in IWMI

Vacancy Number: A/013/2014
Department: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Duration:  Two years

General: the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit international research organization, serving a global mandate to improve management of water and land for food, livelihoods and nature. IWMI headquarters is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka and one of its sub-regional office is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. IWMI is one of the 15 research centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

The Position:  The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) seeks to recruit the position of Project Management Assistant.  The successful candidate will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Main Duties:

• Assists the Office Head, Program Management Officer, Project Leaders and Researchers in documentation and follow up of Projects;
• Acting as a primary point of contact for all issues related to projects;
• Supporting project leaders in development of project budgets;
• Managing and tracking of project finances and assisting the accounting officer in the monthly routine accounting duties;
• Assisting in the preparation of project management documentation;
• Develops and implements project documentation template and database;
• Assists project leaders in keeping track of projects milestones (reporting, meetings/workshops);
• Contributes to the preparation of project proposals to ensure inclusion of activities;
• Facilitates the process of developing and implementing strategies for individual projects that are already ongoing;
• Helps to organize, coordinates and takes part in events held for projects;
• Monitors and evaluates the progress of projects;
• Performs any other duties as required.

Minimum Requirement:
EDUCATION:     

• At least a relevant higher national diploma or advanced diploma or first degree or equivalent.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.

SKILLS:

• Jobholder requires extensive knowledge and conceptual understanding of a specialized field or a technical or administrative function, e.g. knowledge of relevant policies and procedures determines a course of action based on these guidelines with ability to analyze, interpret and modify complicated information. Knowledge is typically acquired through technical training with certification.

Duty Station:        Addis Ababa

Job level :
•    2D

Monthly Base Salary:      Birr 14,414 (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment:  Initial appointment is (fixed term) for two years with the possibility of renewable appointment based on performance and the availability of funding. IWMI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. IWMI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa.  Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Office, ILRI, P.O. Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Telephone: (251-11)-617-20-00; Fax: (251-11)-617-20-01;  The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed, or on the fax applications.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:     February 27, 2014.

IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.

To find more about IWMI, visit our Website at http://www.iwmi.org

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.