Job Details of Bioversity International Uganda

Job description

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 15, 2024.

Bioversity International is a global research-for-development organization that delivers scientific evidence, management practices and policy options to use and safeguard agricultural biodiversity to attain global food and nutrition security, working with partners in low-income countries in different regions where agricultural biodiversity can contribute to improved nutrition, resilience, productivity and climate change adaptation.

Responsibilities

Administrative duties

• Coordinate overall administrative tasks for the ILRI- Uganda office in collaboration with ILRI research programs, projects and support units as required.
• Manage country office assets and provide updates on regular basis on inventory listing and insurance.
• Coordinate overall maintenance and repairs for office facilities or premises.
• Oversee the provision/allocation of office space to staff, consultants, and guests.
• Draft LOAs/MOUs administered from Uganda ILRI Country Office in accordance with organizational templates; circulating through clearance process; ensuring approved LOAs/MOUs are dispatched to the partner; and tracking for renewals.
• Plan, organize and convene for meetings (internal and external), seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Arrange visas, flight tickets, accommodation, and car rental for staff’s travels domestically and internationally.
• Draft contracts and payment sheets for ILRI- Consultants in liaison with supervisors and Bioversity Finance department.
• Update and maintain the ILRI consultants’ database.
• Oversee the installation and good working order of all health and safety equipment in ILRI office.
• Ensure all ILRI -Uganda projects have ethical clearance from the Institutional Research Ethics committee (IREC) and National Research Ethics Committee (REC).
• Ensure all ILRI – Uganda projects have Research Permits to operate in Uganda by liaising with Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
• Liaise with Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to get export permits for on behalf of scientists.
• Liaise with UNCST to get Material Transfer Agreement clearance for Scientists that want to ship their samples for further analysis to different countries.

Position in Organization:

• Work Experience: 6-10 years
• Target Date: 15/05/2024
• Industry: Financial Services
• Duty Post: Kampala
• City: Kampala
• State/Province: Central
• Zip/Postal Code: 00000

Qualification:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken.
• At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an international organization including administration and accounting guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and procedures relevant to not-for-profit organizations
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with other national and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent multitasking skills organized and flexible.
• Strong client service orientation
• High degree of integrity and transparency
• High level of computer skills, ability to handle complex financial and budgeting systems including excellent knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of computerised accounting software required – preferably Agresso
• Work experience within the CGIAR system is an advantage.

How To Apply

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://bioversityinternational.zohorecruit.eu/recruit/PortalDetail.na?iframe=true&digest=qI3O8xGxSt3KVRTj0liQz1hub7mNqsj@bQ6GxjA9t40-&jobid=11911000009847001&widgetid=11911000000011497&embedsource=CareerSite

The Closing Date: May 15, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.