Job Summary:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is seeking a Lead A/V Technician II for a two-year, renewable non-exempt appointment within the Facilities Department of the Finance and Administration Division. The successful candidate will join a dedicated facilities team that provides essential audio-visual (A/V) technical support for conferences, workshops, training events, teleconferencing, and video teleconferencing (VTC) in a demanding environment. The Lead Facilities A/V Technician II will be responsible for coordinating and setting up audio and video services, troubleshooting and maintenance, and liaising with A/V vendors when necessary. We seek a detail-oriented professional committed to excellence, teamwork, and able to work under strict deadlines. The successful candidate will also stay updated on industry trends and hardware. This position is based at IFPRI Headquarters in Washington D.C. and will require to be in person 5 days per week.
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IFPRI provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition. The Institute conducts research, communicates results, optimizes partnerships, and builds capacity to ensure sustainable food production, promote healthy food systems, improve markets and trade, transform agriculture, build resilience, and strengthen institutions and governance. Gender is considered in all of the Institute’s work. IFPRI collaborates with partners around the world, including development implementers, public institutions, the private sector, and farmers’ organizations. IFPRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium.
IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer - F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.