Project Manager Job. ILRI

Project Manager Jobs, ILRI Jobs

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Project Manager to be responsible for several projects at BecA-ILRI Hub.

ILRI manages the BecA-ILRI Hub, a shared research and biosciences platform. BecA-ILRI Hub is an initiative developed within the framework of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)/African Union African Biosciences Initiative. It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region. The BecA-ILRI Hub is a modern, state of the art biosciences facility, a suite of shared platforms established for research, capacity building and research related services in support of African and international agricultural scientists.  

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.

Responsibilities

Proposal Development

• Assist in project specific opportunity pipeline to ensure timely delivery, compliance and adherence to the Program Management Framework process
• Align the project level strategy with the overall program strategy and highlight any variances to the Project Leader for realignment/adjustment

Project Planning

• Lead, with the Project Leader, the development of the project workplan
• Analyze the staffing needs for the project and participate in the workforce planning process
• Contribute to the development of a procurement plan and closely monitor and manage the procurement activities for the project
• Ensure project documentation and the different project activities are up to date and make the necessary update in case of variances/ changes
• Liaise with the program manager to review and update the projects exit strategy/sustainability plan by providing project specific inputs
• Liaise with the program manager in budgeting, assessing alignment and establishing timelines for the project work plans
• Ensure the communication outputs align with the program communication strategy and project communication plan

Project Execution

• Effectively manage the project budget, ensuring proper expenditure, booking and appropriate burn rate and/or highlighting any variances, and providing suggestions for resolution
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and facilitate effective flow of information between all partners, team members and relevant stakeholders in project activities
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists to ensure project level monitoring, data analysis and reporting to support effective project management
• Coordinate the preparation of timely and quality reports to be submitted to ILRI, Partners, and Stakeholders
• Lead the project management team and build their capacity on ILRI Program Management Framework to enhance their performance
• Act as the focal point for Program Management Framework at a project level and be responsible for maintenance of the same

Project Closing

• Responsible for the implementation of closure activities for the project including the disposal of physical assets, research materials and staff separation/ reassignment, archiving of documentation, impact assessment in line with the PMF process
• Coordinate the preparation of timely and quality reports to be submitted to ILRI, Partners, and Stakeholders

Qualifications

• Masters/ Advanced Degree in Business Administration, Program Management or related field
• Program Management certification – desirable
• At least 5 years’ project management experience
• Experience in development and implementation of project management systems and tools
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships
• Track record of showing initiative and driving decision making at project level
• Technical reporting skills
• Excellent people management skills in a multicultural setting
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and partner organizations;
• Ability to communicate with different stakeholders;
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken;
• Willingness to travel frequently within Nairobi.

Terms of Appointment

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Job Level

This position is job level 3B, ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.

How to apply

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development. Click Here To Apply  before 11 February, 2019. The position title and reference number REF: REF: PM/BecA/01/2019 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

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ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.