Other Position Announcements

The following positions are now open:

HEAD OF OPERATIONS, ILRI ADDIS ABABA CAMPUS  

Overall responsibility : The Head of Operations will be responsible for the overall effectiveness and efficiency in provision of administrative services required by the ILRI Programmes and hosted institutions.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the service units ( Finance, Engineering, Transport, Housing, Catering & Conferencing, Procurement & Stores, Liaison & Travel, Security) by evaluating needs and risks, managing the planning process for the various functions/units, ensuring appropriateness of policies, fostering continuous improvement and innovation and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing service delivery from the various units by setting standards, ensuring compliance, reviewing processes, seeking feedback from customers, solving problems and managing external providers
• Managing the Operations and Finance teams by clarifying roles and objectives, organizing structures, designing jobs, coaching and mentoring unit managers and managing their individual performance
• Managing material and financial resources, including facilities and assets, by planning long-term needs, managing the operational and capital budgets of the units, approving expenses, ensuring assets are safeguarded and properly utilized.
• Providing support to the Director of Human Resources and the Human Resource Office in Addis Ababa.
• Assisting the DG’s Representative in Ethiopia in his public relations and liaison activities. Act on his behalf in his absence. Advising him on relevant developments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (for example Engineering, Finance, Management, Commerce) as a minimum. A Master’s degree(MPA, MBA) is preferred
• Experience in international, multi-cultural settings preferably in Africa.
• Experience in :
  • managing service functions
  • leading and managing diverse teams
  • managing budgets and staff
  • managing change processes
  • dealing with government counterparts and other external partners
• Excellent interpersonal and  communication skills – verbal and written
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Good people management skills
• Innovative problem-solving
• Self-motivated with sound judgment and sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Interest in management information systems
• Awareness and exposure to HR best practice would be desirable

COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

Overall responsibility : The Project Coordinator (SWIHA) is the focal point for the development and management of the goals and objectives of the SWIHA programme within WARDA

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate WorldFish internal newsletter which goes to 300 over staff located in 15 offices in 12 countries;
• To provide backstopping in supporting media relations; and
• To provide backstopping support for organization of materials for WorldFish intranet and websites.

Requirements:

• Highly organized and ambitious;
• Excellent communication skills in English – verbal and written;
• Someone who works effectively without much supervision AND who can work effectively as part of a team;
• Background in journalism, marketing, communications - desirable but not necessary; and
• Someone looking for a career in international communications and is looking for a lucky break to get their foot in the door.

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