icipe is an independent, intergovernmental organization funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in the environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in Africa.
icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, and other locations in Africa, including Ethiopia and Sudan.
icipe: Developing an institutional programme for collaborative Organisational Capacity Development (OCD) in Africa.
Responsibilities
Under the leadership of the Director General, the
activities of this position will develop a comprehensive project management training program for working together with regional organizations and advanced educational and research institutions in Africa and other parts of the world, to develop and implement innovative capacity development programmes in the area of plant, animal, human and environmental health that would benefit national policy makers, scientists, technical and extension staff, to meet national development goals.icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, and other locations in Africa, including Ethiopia and Sudan.
icipe: Developing an institutional programme for collaborative Organisational Capacity Development (OCD) in Africa.
Responsibilities
Under the leadership of the Director General, the
These include but are not limited to helping icipe undertake the following:
- Resource mobilization especially fundraising activities to support continuity of the initiative beyond the 2 year project period as well as programme organization, partnership and networking to develop the Centre's capacity building and institutional development programme into a sustainable Unit.
- Assess the capacity-strengthening needs of icipe partner institutions’; develop training programs and materials for this purpose; and conduct training for the selected partners to deliver on the long-term commitment of research and development.
- Based on the training’s results, prepare a variety of innovative ways for effective utilization of human, financial and material resources in order to strengthen the quality of education provided in the higher education sector in Africa with the relevant and latest knowledge in icipe’s four research areas (human, animal, plant and environmental health).
- Develop detailed procedures to increase the opportunities for the scientific community in Africa to acquire skills in the latest technologies to contribute more efficiently to the development of research capacity in universities and research institutions in their respective countries.
- Work with African higher education and scientific research partners to implement effective and innovative capacity building and institutional development initiatives for technology acquisition and uptake through:
- Enhancing capacity and professional development of regional and national organizations.
- Improving interchange and interface of research between collaborating regional organizations and within those at the country level.
- Establishing efficient result-oriented management, planning and monitoring of research institutions of higher education and research training in the region.
- Develop a strategy and tools for monitoring the effectiveness of this capacity building programme.
- Develop fundraising proposals to support continuity of the initiative beyond the project period.
- Co-ordination of the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS) network, comprising the host institution (icipe) and the collaborating university partners. Specific tasks:
- ARPPIS Academic Board (AAB): Liaison with University Vice Chancellors and appointed AAB Representatives in drafting agendas to guide policy making for future of ARPPIS.
- Networking with MSc Sub-Regional Co-ordinators.
- Co-ordination of icipe’s Board of Training & Postgraduate Studies (IBTPS) activities and meetings to provide guidance on handling academic and welfare matters of postgraduate scholars (both ARPPIS and DRIP).
- Co-ordination of the training functions of the CB&ID Programme, including:
- Managing the training activities of ARPPIS doctoral Scholars (selection, recruitment, annual evaluations, reports to donors).
- Managing the Dissertation Research Internship Programme (DRIP) in collaboration with icipe scientists.
- Overseeing the Research Internships (university trainees) and Attachments and Apprenticeships (tertiary college trainees) activities in liaison with relevant project heads.
Requirements
- Be a holder of a PhD degree in Biological Science.
- Possession of at least 5 Publications in Biological specialised science.
- Proven track record in fundraising initiatives, organizational skill and ability to network extensively.
- Have formal training in the management of training functions and project management techniques.
- 5 Years post Doctorate experience in training management and delivery two of which at a supervisory level.
- Computer literacy (e.g. MS Office).
- Scientific leadership, organisational skills including financial management.
- Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills in English including training delivery skills, knowledge of French would be an added advantage.
- Good interpersonal skills, be an active team leader able to maintain harmonious relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
- Previous knowledge of financial management is essential.
- Previous experience in a similar position would be a definite advantage.
- Ability to work without supervision.
Applications will be accepted until 30th April, 2010 or until the position is filled, whichever is the earlier.
Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr @ icipe.org or:
The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr @ icipe.org or:
The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
