Back (RFP300459) – Assistant II- Program Administration – Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

The Organization

The Alliance of Bioversity International delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people's lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.

About the position

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is looking for a highly skilled Assistant II support B4WE program in Bukavu, working closely with Research Team Leader to support management of program activities. The position will be full-time, in presence and based in Bukavu(Congo).
Key duties & responsibilities

• Manage requests for support between the various research teams of the program and the administrative support units (HR Africa, PLANS Africa, Legal, GMU, etc.)Provide logistical and administrative support during visits, courses, workshops, and events
  
• Assist the B4WE team Leader and various principal Investigators on program coordination on a daily basis.
  
• Assist the program in the preparation of project budget estimates by analyzing and monitoring the situation of resources as compared to planned activities.
  
• Assist with preparation of recurring reports as scheduled, maintaining and updating spreadsheets and databases for internal control purposes.
  
• Support the B4WE Program and workplans and partners budget development
  
• Assist with organizing B4WE partners workshops.
  
• Assist the team leader with collecting/obtaining information on partners to facilitate processing of partners contracts.
  
• Raise and follow up on supply and service requisitions, maintaining constant communication with logistics/procurement and requesters.
  
• Assist in program document management.
  
• Provide support in daily administrative tasks as needed.
  
  

  Requirements

  • Bachelors in business management and administration with experience working in interdisciplinary programs related to agriculture, environment and development studies. 
    
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience, with proven capacity for administration/procurement management, coordination of partners' activities, basic knowledge of budget management and external engagement with partners.  
    
  • Experience with financial management and designing and managing budgets. 
    
  • Professional exposure to an international institutional/program setting, including multi-cultural and interdisciplinary working environment.  
    
  • Excellent English and French communication skills, both written and oral, for diverse audiences including technical specialists and decision/policymakers.  
    
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Power Point and Excel. 
    
  • Proof of outstanding communication skills, to be applied in dialogues with a wide array of actors, such as international organization representatives, members of national governments members, research and private sector representatives, experts, and farmers.  
    
  • Collaborative   yet   entrepreneurial, with   demonstrated   interest   in   agricultural development in Africa, and the ability to provide thought leadership on a range of agricultural development challenges.
    Terms of employment
    

    This is a nationally recruited position based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Bukavu. The initial contract will be for one (1) year, subject to a probation period of three (3) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
    

     
    

    This position is graded at BG05 level (on a scale of 14 levels, BG 014 being the highest level). We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including but not limited to insurance, retirement plan, staff training and development, paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
    

     
    

    The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and strive for
    

    gender, diversity and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.
    

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    Applications
    

    Applicants are invited to visit  https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers  to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number RFP300459 Assistant II- Program Administration as the position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate's last name, first name for ease of sorting.
    Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
    

     
    

    Applications closing date: 19th April 2025
    

     
    

    Please note that email applications will not be considered.
    

     
    

    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
    

     
    

    We invite you to learn more about us at:
    

     
    http://alliancebioversityciat.org