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 Field Technical Assistant to work in our Thrips IPM programme based at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi.
This is a national
(local) position that offers two-year contracts that are renewable.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
Field Technical Assistant in the Thrips IPM Programme
Responsibilities
Overall duties
- Plan
and establish field experiments in research farms and in farmers’ fields
Specific duties
- Maintain
and monitor on-farm experiments/demonstrations on novel thrips management
strategies.
- Conduct
field surveys for collection, classification and identification of thrips
and thrips-transmitted tospoviruses.
- Collect,
code and analyse data, and submit reports on progress of work.
- Drive
project vehicles during field assignments as and when needed.
- Perform
other duties as required.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelors
degree in agriculture, crop science, crop protection or related
disciplines from a reputed institute with a minimum of 2 years experience
in a relevant field
- Possess
a valid and accident-free driving licence
- The
candidate should be aged 35 or below.
The candidate must also possess the following attributes:
- Excellent
knowledge of screenhouse/field experimentation, field agronomic operations
and reporting skills.
- Data
collection and analysis skills.
- Ability
to communicate effectively in both English and Kiswahili.
- Good
organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, and must be able
to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
- A valid
and accident-free driving licence.
- Must be
prepared to work beyond office hours as and when required.
- Must be
able to work with minimum supervision.
- Eager
and able to learn new skills and knowledge.
Women candidates with the above mentioned qualifications and
attributes are highly encouraged to apply.
Reporting
The successful applicant will report to the Project Coordinator.
Applications will be accepted up to 13 August 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Reporting
The successful applicant will report to the Project Coordinator.
Applications will be accepted up to 13 August 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications with
detailed résumés including current salary details, names and addresses of three
referees (with daytime telephone numbers), and e-mail address should be sent
to:
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Project Assistant in the Thrips IPM Programme
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 has
approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building
programmes located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Project Assistant to work in our Thrips IPM programme based at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi.
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Project Assistant to work in our Thrips IPM programme based at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi.
This is a national
(local) position that offers two-year contracts that are renewable.
Responsibilities
i. Overall duties
Provide administrative, financial, logistic and secretarial assistance to the coordinator and other project personnel.
ii. Specific duties
Responsibilities
i. Overall duties
Provide administrative, financial, logistic and secretarial assistance to the coordinator and other project personnel.
ii. Specific duties
- Prepare
and monitor requisitions for project coordination and management
- Maintain
office filing system
- Prepare
minutes of the meetings
- Update
contents in project website
- Provide
logistical support for conduct of project training courses/workshops
- Assist
in travel and hospitality arrangements for in-coming and out-going official
missions
- Follow
up with the implementing partners and sub-contractors for progress report,
and submission of reports.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree with a minimum of one years’ work experience in project assistance.
- The
candidate should be aged 35 or below.
The candidate must also possess the following attributes:
- Demonstrate
skills in office administration and management
- Possess
knowledge and proficiency in finance/accounting principles
- Demonstrate
skills in budget management and follow up on finance and administrative
issues
- Proficiency
in computers with excellent working knowledge of MS-Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, e-mail, spreadsheets and web content management
- Good
organisation, interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and ability to
organise work to respect deadlines with minimum supervision
- Good
knowledge and communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
- Must be
prepared to work beyond office hours as and when required to ensure
completion of tasks.
Women candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications and
attributes are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted up to 13 August 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be accepted up to 13 August 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications with
detailed résumés including current salary details, names and addresses of three
referees (with daytime telephone numbers), and e-mail address should be sent
to:
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Field Outreach Assistant
(G-5)
Outreach Unit, Public Information and Documentation Section, Registry
Vacancy Announcement No: 2026EE-RE
Deadline for Applications: 20 August 2012
Duties & Responsibilities:
The locally recruited Field Outreach Assistant is expected to provide support to the Field Outreach Coordinator for Kenya in executing the outreach strategies at the local level.
He/she will conduct outreach activities and will assist ¡n developing strategies and action plans relevant to various phases of the judicial proceedings, establish close contacts and partnerships with NGOs, community leaders, local media and educational institutions.
Essential Qualifications:
- Completion
of secondary education.
- At
least six years of relevant work experience.
- Initiative,
adaptability in stressful situations.
- Ability
to operate databases.
- Demonstrated
skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations
with people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment.
- Strong
communication skills (spoken and written), including ability to
draft/compile a variety of written communications products and to
articulate ideas in a clear, concise style.
- Ability
to effectively communicate information to the public; ability to establish
and maintain effective business connections.
Knowledge of languages:
The working languages of the Court are English and French. For this position fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of Kenyan Swahili will be considered an asset.
To apply:
To read the complete text of this vacancy announcement and to apply, please consult the recruitment pages of the ICC website at:www.icc-cpi.int.
All candidates have to
complete a profile in the eRecruitment system in order to apply for this
vacancy.
In case of a problem
when accessing the system please send an email to:
applications@icc-cpi.int
applications@icc-cpi.int
Electrician
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—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 has
approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building
programmes located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Electrician who will be based at the icipe Duduville campus , Kasarani and will work with other Electricians in carrying out various functions.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Overall duties
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Electrician who will be based at the icipe Duduville campus , Kasarani and will work with other Electricians in carrying out various functions.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Overall duties
- Electrical
installation works.
Specific duties
- Carry
out electrical repairs and maintenance of distribution lines.
- Undertake
installation of electrical fittings and accessories.
- Carry
out machine repairs and the maintenance of electrical appliances.
- Carry
out repairs of refrigerators, cold rooms and air conditioners.
- Maintain
a record of all metres, power fluctuations and water pump operations.
- Maintain
generator(s) operations.
- Carry
out any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements/Qualifications
The ideal candidate should:
The ideal candidate should:
- Be a
holder of a KCE or equivalent followed by diploma in electrical
engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution.
- Have
two years hands-on experience doing similar tasks as those outlined above.
The candidate must also possess the following attributes:
- Be able
to work independently and with minimum supervision
- Have
good organisational skills to manage his/her time well.
- Be
prepared to work on weekends and public holidays when needed.
- Be hard
working and able to follow instructions.
Applications will be accepted up to 13 August 2012. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications with
detailed résumés including current salary details, names and addresses of three
referees (with daytime telephone numbers), and e-mail address should be sent
to:
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.