ICRAF Vacancies in Kenya

ICRAF Vacancies in Kenya

About our organization The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.
As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
1. Posting title: Post Doctoral Fellow - USAID Project
Designation: Post Doctoral Fellow - USAID Project
Job opening ID: 146
Department; SD6 – Climate Change
Job Summary
The incumbent will report to the Head of the Climate Change Unit and will contribute primarily to the Comart project (ca. 2 months per year) and the USAID-DCHA project (ca. 9 months per year).
In addition, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the unit in agreement with the supervisor and in accordance to the needs of the unit.
These duties can include, but may not be restricted to, fundraising, training scientific and other staff, preparation of policy briefs and other publishable material in addition to scientific articles.
Deadline: 24th Feb 2015
Number of positions: 1
Job type: Full time
Location: Nairobi
Country :Kenya
Posted on: 01/30/2015
Job Category: Post Doctoral Fellow
Roles and responsibilities
Comart Project in Kisumu
1) Project design:

Draw on experience and design a draft strategy

Design of overall project strategy

Design of outreach strategy

Design of project activities

Design of feedback loops

Focal point for discussion and joint decision-making with relevant stakeholders

Preparation of final project strategy paper 2) Implementation management and oversight:

Step-by-step planning with project implementers on the ground

Primary contact person for project implementers

Focal point for communication between different stakeholders of the project

Review and approval of activity reporting to external partners 3) Continuous monitoring and evaluation

Design of standardized reporting format for field activities and achievement indicators

Set-up and management of database documenting field activities and achievement indicators

Lead authorship of annual reports USAID-DCHA in East and West Africa
1) Overall project management

Joint leadership in overall design of the study outlines

Joint composition of proposal submitted to external partner

Management of the team of researchers, including management and reporting of team meetings

Coordination and synchronization of individual research activities

Overall responsibility to keep the research team on track within defined deadlines

Overall responsibility to deliver outputs on time

Advise senior project management on necessary interventions, such as hiring staff 2) Internal and external communication

Primary contact person for all stakeholders

Focal point for internal communication between all levels of stakeholders

Joint organization of higher-level stakeholder meetings

Main responsibility for activity reporting to external partners (in collaboration with the SD6 Communications officer) 3) Joint research design and implementation

Collaborative research design with other members of the team according to defined action plan

Individual and joint field research

Individual and joint data analysis and reporting

Individual and joint composition of policy briefs and scientific articles

Organization of stakeholder platforms at various levels Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor in agreement with the incumbent. Skill set

PhD in social sciences (political science, sociology, anthropology, gender studies or similar); an MS is acceptable provided there is sufficient field experience and a clear indication of an advanced stage in pursuit of a PhD.

Professional and scientific experience in climate change and natural resource management

Professional experience in field research in developing countries

Five years of experience in design, implementation and documentation of individual and joint research projects

Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual workplace; recognition of differences in norms, practices and beliefs

Autonomy in organization and implementation of work plans

Ability and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements

Ability to work in a team: in a leading/guiding position, with colleagues on the same level, with superiors

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English and French (Kiswahili or other local languages are an advantage)

Determination to overcome obstacles and strong self motivation are essential Work experience 5 years
Duty station Nairobi, Kenya
For more information and job application details, see; Post-Doctoral Fellow – USAID Project
2. Department: Partnerships & Impact Directorate
Posting title: Administrative Officer Partnerships and Impact Directorate
Job opening ID: 147
Designation: Administrative Officer
Job Summary:
Responsible for delivering consistently high-quality administration for Partnerships & Impact Directorate activities.
Deadline : 16th Feb 2015
Number of positions: 1
Job type: Full time
Location: Nairobi
Country :Kenya
Posted on: 01/30/2015
Job Category: Nationally Recruited Staff
Roles and responsibilities
General Administration

Support and coordinate major partnerships events promoting ICRAF's research and development agenda

Support the Assistant Director General-Partnerships & Impact (ADG-P&ID) in the management of calendar, budget and meeting support

Schedule and manage partners’ visits to the ADG-P&ID

In consultation with HRU, prepare contracts of employment for both regular and other staff in the P&ID

Oversee office operations to ensure a smooth workflow. Liaise with the operations units of ICRAF for various support services as required

Supports operations by planning, organizing, and implementing administrative systems. Programme Administration

Oversee and manage the capital assets of the ADG-P&ID

Coordinate weekly and Directorate quarterly meetings

Organize SD/Regions consultative meetings as required

Archive records and documents pertinent to the work of the partners in the Directorate

Ensure that information disseminated is complete, accurate, on time and logical. Workshops & Travel

Provide a leadership role in organizing logistics for workshops, meetings, and events and taking minutes of meetings

Handle travel bookings, requests and expense claims for P&ID staff in liaison with the ICRAF travel office and finance unit

Make payments and account for workshop expenses

Book meeting facilities Support to Board of Trustee (BoT) Committees and Secretariat

Support the compilation of Nominations committee recommendations, decisions, action and follow up with the BoT Secretariat

Correspondence and rescheduling of all nominations committee activities Support management of partnerships and partners

Communication, agreements, database, hosted institutions, other records

Links with ICRAF Alumni Association

Follow through on partnership audit recommendations

Support staff of units (SDLs, RCs etc.), seeking partnership contacts

Support Communications Consultant and Program Officer in preparation of articles for publication on P&ID website and Transformations to increase P&ID visibility

Follow up on regional requests for approvals for MoUs and other partnership agreements

Solicit information from other units, SDs, regions for sharing with partners Skill set

Bachelor of Business Administration/Social Degree or relevant degree

A Post-graduate Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage.

At least three (3) years of relevant project/administrative work experience in a closely related field gained from an international organisation.

Good understanding of budgeting and financial management procedures

Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally

Proficient in following up issues and meeting resolutions

Proficient in taking notes and minutes

Proficiency in database applications and MS Office suite

Exceptional attention to detail

Team player and good interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
For more information and job application details, see; Administrative Officer Partnerships and Impact Directorate
3. Posting title: Senior Officer Fellowships (AWARD)
Designation: Senior Officer Fellowships (AWARD)
Job opening ID ;142
Department: AWARD
Deadline: 6th Feb 2015
Number of positions: 1
Job type: Full time
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Posted on: 12/17/2014
Job Category: Regionally Recruited Staff
Job Summary
To provide oversight and strategic direction of AWARD’s Fellowship program.
The AWARD project is implemented in partnership with an extensive network of implementation partners.
These partners include research networks and several of Africa’s National Agricultural Research Organizations (NAROs), together with specialized training/development providers.
Roles and responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to AWARD’s Fellowship initiatives including smooth implementation of all fellowship activities.

Plan and coordinate Fellowship selection process, from call for applications to final selection and acceptance of new fellows.

Plan and manage the day-to-day delivery of the AWARD Fellowship activities to world-class standards.

Overall management of the fellowship cycle and calendar.

Communicate with fellows’ (mentors and mentees) with regard to the fellowship participation.

Provide standards for service delivered and ensure timely and accurate reporting of all fellowship activities as per requirements.

Advise the Deputy Director, Programs and the AWARD Director of any need to modify the content/delivery of AWARD Fellowship.

Review the effectiveness and efficiency of systems, procedures, etc. and recommend and execute corrective actions for improvement of services and products.

Track and maintain a database of the fellowship activities and uptake by participants.

Manage, guide and supervise consultants engaged in the fellowship delivery. Mentoring

Identify mentors for AWARD Fellows, match fellows to mentors, track progress of mentoring relationships in close collaboration with the M&E team.

Serve as a resource person and sounding board for mentoring relationships.

Coordinate mentoring orientation workshops for AWARD and partner institutions. Training and Leadership

Support fellows/mentors to identify suitable courses within the fellowship package. Science
Support fellows/mentors identify suitable science courses, advanced science training placements, and professional organizations.
Progress Monitoring

Tracking numbers and reporting on the AWARD Fellowship in close collaboration with M&E

Organize country and sub-regional progress monitoring events Others

Project proposal and fundraising for fellowship related activities

Provide regular management reports (progress against fellowship objectives, finance; staffing; other issues)

Represent AWARD in meetings and forums with a view of building and strengthening partnerships with relevant sub-regional, Africa-wide, and international stakeholders in ARD. Skill set
Essential Qualifications

MSc in agriculture or related field

Computer skills

A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience

Fluent in both English and French

Experience and comfort working in Francophone Africa

Experience in project management

Ability to communicate effectively with different target audiences including African agricultural scientists, leaders of African ARD institutions, etc.

The ability to network with ARD stakeholders and research institutions on a regional and global scale

Impeccable communication and writing skills

Good understanding of ARD landscape in Africa

Advocacy, proposal writing, and negotiation skills

Have excellent planning, organizational and time management skills

Experience of International Organization particularly in Non-Profit Organization

Ability to work as part of a diverse and high functioning team

A willingness to travel across Africa. Work experience: 8years
Duty station: Nairobi
For more information and job application details, see; Senior Officer Fellowships (AWARD)
4. Posting title: Protocol Assistant Partnerships and Impact Directorate
Designation : Protocol Assistant Partnerships and Impact Directorate
Job opening ID: 145
Department: Partnerships, Capacity Development & Impact
ICRAF’s GLOBAL mandate.
Deadline: 5th Feb 2015
Number of positions: 1
Job type:Full time
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Posted on: 01/16/2015
Job Category : Nationally Recruited Staff
Job Summary

Assist in providing protocol and advisory services to the Centre and its constituents;

Assist in maintaining and updating information on composition of Government, Diplomatic missions, delegations, governmental and non-governmental bodies and other constituents of the Centre;

Under direction of the protocol officer, receives, evaluates and processes requests for diplomatic privileges and immunities (both for the Centre and International Staff);

Assist in processing work permits for staff & dependents, diplomatic IDs & Driving licenses

for International staff;

Assist in processing motor vehicle registration, disposal, de-registration, staff driving licenses;

Assist in visas processing and update the Centre on any changes in visa status from the host country;

Other related activities which may arise from time to time in support of Roles and responsibilities

Assist in providing protocol and advisory services to the Centre and its constituents;

Assist in maintaining and updating information on composition of Government, Diplomatic missions, delegations, governmental and non-governmental bodies and other constituents of the Centre;

Under direction of the protocol officer, receives, evaluates and processes requests for diplomatic privileges and immunities (both for the Centre and International Staff);

Assist in processing work permits for staff & dependents, diplomatic IDs & Driving licenses

for International staff;

Assist in processing motor vehicle registration, disposal, de-registration, staff driving licenses;

Assist in visas processing and update the Centre on any changes in visa status from the host country;

Other related activities which may arise from time to time in support of ICRAF’s GLOBAL mandate. Skill set

BSc or BA degree from a recognized University

Certified protocol qualification is an added advantage

At least 4 years’ experience of work in senior administration/public relations in government or private industry.

Wide experience and knowledge of Government of Kenya policies, working methods and practices

Knowledge of GOK protocol, immigration, customs and excise processes and procedures

Ability to function in cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary environments and knowledge of an international organization would be a definite asset

Excellent command of English is essential. Knowledge of French would be an asset

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in the use of MS Office

Interpersonal and people management skills

Good analytical decision making and problem solving

Excellent record keeping skills

Ability to interact with staff at all levels. Work experience: 4 years
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
For more information and job application details, see; Protocol Assistant Partnerships and Impact Directorate