International
Livestock Research Institute
A member Center of the CGIAR Consortium
Position Announcement
A member Center of the CGIAR Consortium
Position Announcement
Budgets and Grants Officer
Position Ref: BG/CS/05/2013
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries.
ILRI
has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern
Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. http://www.ilri.org/.
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future.
Its
science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR
Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.
http://www.cgiar.org/.
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
ILRI seeks to recruit a dynamic and competent Budgets and Grants Officer to manage Biosciences Team budget reporting.
This
position exists to ensure that grants are managed in the most effective and
efficient manner through making sure that Financial reports to donors are
accurate and prepared in a timely manner.
Payables
and receivables are regularly monitored and are within manageable limits.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Responsible for
financial management of bilateral projects in the Biosciences Research
Team.
1.
Reviews
for accuracy and timeliness of donor reports that demonstrate sufficient trail
to the general ledger and supporting documentation;
2.
Works
with the Program Accountants to share monthly ILRI financial reports with
budget holders in the assigned Team by the 10th of every month;
3.
Checks
monthly reports to confirm they reconcile to trial balance stage to include
income, sub grants related payables & receivables, donor payables and
receivables;
4.
Test
for accuracy of computed overhead earnings and full cost recovery charges on
projects managed;
- Liaise with
Program Management Officers and Program Accountants to ensure efficient
management of sub grantees for respective projects. Provide accurate
monthly partner reports depicting balances owed and when they’ll be
liquidated;
- Ensure efficient
project audits with few queries executed within budgets and support annual
statutory audit by providing requested information and schedules;
- Support
annual budget preparation and periodic project budgets through review,
collation and consolidation;
- Reviewing and
ensuring project contracted financial obligations are accurately
interpreted and executed hence timely and accurate donor financial
statements and invoicing;
- Updates donor
database with key relevant information to enable tracking of proposals,
contracts, income requests & receipts and reporting schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business or Finance;
- Certified Public
Accountant, Kenya CPA (K) or ACCA qualification;
- Minimum 5-7
years’ experience at supervisory level;
- Ability to
technically supervise a team of Program accountants;
- Excellent
interpersonal, communication and personal organization skills;
- Ability to work
under tight deadlines;
- Ability to
support external audit requirements;
- Computer skills,
including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Experience with
Sun Systems.
Terms
of Appointment
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. The position is on a 2 year contract with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Job level and salary
This position is job Grade 3A. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.
Location: The position will be based at the ILRI, Nairobi.
Research Technician - ReSAKSS
REF: RT/PTVC/05/13
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries.
ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. http://www.ilri.org
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. http://www.cgiar.org.
The Position
REF: RT/PTVC/05/13
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries.
ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. http://www.ilri.org
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. http://www.cgiar.org.
The Position
ILRI seeks to recruit a Research Technician to join a small team of professionals working on the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) initiative.
The objective of ReSAKSS is to provide data, information and knowledge to stakeholders in order to improve the formulation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of agricultural and rural development strategies in Africa.
The successful candidate will work with the Eastern and Central Africa Node of ReSAKSS based at ILRI-Nairobi which is set up to serve the COMESA region in the implementation of the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program (CAADP).
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the
contents of Food Prices and Agriculture investments web portals by
continuously updating the websites and databases;
- Contribute to
the capacity building component of ReSAKSS including organizing and
implementing policy relevant training for ReSAKSS’ stakeholders;
- Contribute to
the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of CAADP indicators in the COMESA
region by continuously collating, collecting and analysing data as
assigned;
- Contribute to
the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops organized or
co-organized by ReSAKSS.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s
degree in statistics, agricultural economics, economics or other related
field with application to agriculture and rural development;
- A Minimum of 1
year relevant work experience;
- Knowledge
of agricultural and rural development issues in Sub Saharan Africa;
- Experience with
quantitative analysis;
- Experience in
database management and analyzing large datasets to answer analytical
questions;
- Proficiency in
using Ms. Office and statistical packages such as STATA, SPSS, SAS among
others;
- Demonstrated
good organisational skills and ability to work under minimum supervision;
- Ability to work
under pressure, often to meet tight deadlines without compromising the
quality of deliverables;
- Ability to work
in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in a developing country
setting;
- A good team
player.
Terms
of Appointment
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. The position is on a 2 year fixed term contract.
Job level and salary
This position is job Grade 2B. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.
Location: The position will be based at the ILRI, Nairobi.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one document addressed to the Human Resources Director, explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience by 7th June 2013. Log on to: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs.
The position title and reference number REF: RT/PTVC/05/13 should be clearly marked on the cover letter.
Only online applications will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ILRI
is an equal opportunity employer.