British Institute in Eastern Africa
Project Development Officer (PDO)
General: The British Institute in Eastern Africa seeks to
appoint a suitably experienced, self-motivated and skilled person to the post
of Project Development Officer (PDO) in its Nairobi office on Laikipia road,
Kileleshwa.
This is a senior post reporting
directly to the Director.
The PDO will work on part-time basis
(2.5 days a week) to support the director in the development and implementation
of one of its Strategic Development Programs- the Professional Training and
Research Initiative (PTRI) which aims to diversify the BIEA’s income streams
and expand the BIEA’s impact by contributing to the following strategic
objectives:
1.
Strengthening policy making in and on
the region.
2.
Advancing Research Excellence in and
on Eastern Africa.
3.
Promoting internationalism through
forging new forms of collaboration.
4.
Developing plans and coordinating
projects to achieve these objectives.
Task and Responsibilities
1.
Design, develop and implement
advanced practical research training summer schools for social sciences and
humanities in Africa
2.
Spearhead the hosting and
administration of external research projects and international research events.
3.
Design and take a leading role in the
initiation of intensive language and familiarisation courses for professionals
4.
Source and contribute towards the
facilitation of contract research in social sciences in Eastern Africa
Qualifications:
- Minimum, a master’s degree in the social
sciences or humanities and/or social development or their equivalent - A
PhD would be an advantage.
- Relevant experience at the national or
international level providing advisory and hands-on experience in
management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development
projects, research contracts and professional training.
- Strong written or verbal communication and
organisational skills.
- Skills in Information Technology with experience
of university level teaching and service is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of BIEA activities will be an added
advantage.
Gross salary: 83,000kes/month, Includes medical benefits.
Further particulars for this post can be accessed here:www.biea.ac.uk/project-development-officer
Application process: Please
send covering letter and full CV, indicating at least three referees, to this
email: pdo2016@biea.ac.uk. Applicants should have the right to work in Kenya.
Application deadline: 20th February 2016 6.00 PM [East African Time]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and called for interview, on or around 10th March 2016
Start date: To begin on, or as soon as possible after, 1st April 2016
