Integration specialist

The Organization
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people s The Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation ()

With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish

The Alliance a member of the CGIAR Consortium ( ) a global research partnership for a food-secure

About the position
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking to recruit an Administration Assistant. The Administration Assistant will be responsible for providing efficient and effective administrative, logistical, and operational support to the research projects and coordination The incumbent will be based in Arusha, under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Administration & The person selected will act as the focal point for processing requests made by research staff following the institutional procedures to contribute to the efficient delivery of

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain permanent communication and support the lead administrative aspect of research projects for planning, execution, and monitoring of travels, events, services,and

• Preparation of requests and travels legalization in OCS/Agresso for all research units of the Alliance operating out of the Arusha

• Preparation of requisitions for supplies and services in Agresso and follow up on goods and services received

• Support the Coordinator of Administration & Operations with requests for research programs staff, temporary staff, and

• Preparation of requisitions in OCS/Agresso and monitoring payments for national and international

• Logistical support to all research units of the Alliance operating out of the Arusha office, visitors, and participants in courses and workshops, facilitating the flow of communication within the

• Monitoring of the budget execution of all research programs in the

• Support the Coordinator of Administration & Operations and PIs in the daily maintenance of the office

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Logistics and Procurement, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Advance command of the English language, both written and

• Sound knowledge of standard office operations and

• Strong client orientation and service

• Strong interpersonal, communications, and teamwork

• Well-developed skills in personal organization, priority setting, problem-solving, and
  

Terms of employment
This is a nationally recruited position based in Arusha, The contract will be for one year period, subject to a probation period of three (3) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of The Alliance offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits; we believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in

Applications

Applicants are invited to visit to get full details of the position and to submit their Applications MUST include reference number Ref: 102892 Administration Assistant as the position applied Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate s last name, first name for ease of

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

Applications closing date: 16^th February, 2023

Please note that email applications will not be

Only short-listed candidates will be

We invite you to learn more about us at:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics and Procurement, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant Proficiency in Microsoft Office Advance command of the English language, both written and Sound knowledge of standard office operations and Strong client orientation and service Strong interpersonal, communications, and teamwork Well-developed skills in personal organization, priority setting, problem-solving, and Terms of employment: This is a nationally recruited position based in Arusha, The contract will be for one year period, subject to a probation period of three (3) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of The Alliance offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits; we believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in Applications Applicants are invited to visit to get full details of the position and to submit their Applications MUST include reference number Ref: 102892 Administrative Assistant as the position applied Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate s last name, first name for ease of 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 Applications closing date: 16th February, 2023 Please note that email applications will not be Only short-listed candidates will be We invite you to learn more about us at: