icipe seeks to recruit a Business Support Officer I (Project Assistant) in the Technology Transfer Unit
(TTU). The position is tenable in Nairobi at the icipe Duduville campus. This is a two-year contract, renewable subject to continued position needs, funding for the position, and performance of the staff member. This is a nationally recruited position. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Overall Purpose of the Job
To provide project management support to the head of TTU, scientists, staff, consultants, students, and
interns for efficient and timely implementation of the TTU project activities.
Specific Duties
- Support the TTU team in the follow-up of action points of various projects and the reporting as per
the donor requirements. - Coordinates the planning and organising of internal and external meetings and other events (e.g.
folders and materials, registration forms, workshop programmes, and name tags, follow-up on
payments and settlement of working advances, documentation, and proceedings). - Participates in preparing annual budget and Terms of Reference (ToRs) on a need basis.
- Processes and makes follow-up on project payments including partner disbursement and other
payments and maintains a database of the same for ease of reference and follow-up. - Coordinates all matters on travel advances, cross-checking, and accountability of employees within the unit.
- Facilitate staff and student recruitment and renewal of contracts.
- Perform other duties assigned by the TTU Head.