Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Here is an excellent chance to be part of impactful organizations working across Africa. We are pleased to announce several career openings and consultancy opportunities in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These positions offer a chance to contribute meaningfully to development, research, and operational excellence.
Whether you are an experienced professional in logistics and management, or a research-focused specialist in agriculture and development, these roles provide a platform to grow your career while driving positive change. Each role is designed to match diverse skill sets, ensuring that passionate and qualified individuals can find a role that best fits their expertise.
The available positions include:
- Programme Administrative Assistant – Nairobi, Kenya
- Research Technician – DCP (CIMMYT) – Alupe, Kenya
- Research Technician – ICRISAT – Kiboko, Kenya
- Senior Logistics Manager (Consultancy) – Yangambi-Kisangani, DRC
Below are detailed descriptions of each role, including key responsibilities, duty stations, and application deadlines. Interested candidates are encouraged to review carefully and apply before the specified deadlines. For additional details, please refer to the attached PDF.
Programme Administrative Assistant
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Type: Local Position
Application Deadline: 17 September 2025
The role of Programme Administrative Assistant is essential in ensuring that programme operations run smoothly and efficiently. Based in Nairobi, this position will support a range of administrative and programme management functions, providing both clerical and organizational support to programme staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to programme teams, including scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, and maintaining organized records.
- Support in preparing reports, presentations, and other programme-related documentation.
- Coordinate logistics for workshops, trainings, and meetings, ensuring smooth facilitation of events.
- Manage filing systems (both physical and digital), ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Assist in budget monitoring and processing of routine financial requests.
- Support communication between internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure efficient flow of information.
- Maintain inventory of office supplies and manage procurement requests as required.
- Provide overall office management support to ensure that programme staff can focus on technical delivery.
This position is ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. It offers a chance to contribute to meaningful programmes while gaining exposure to regional development work.
Research Technician – DCP (CIMMYT)
Location: Alupe, Kenya
Position Type: Local Position
Application Deadline: 21 September 2025
This role is based at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and focuses on research support under the DCP programme. The Research Technician will contribute to fieldwork, data collection, and research activities to advance agricultural research and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of field trials, ensuring accuracy in planting, monitoring, and data collection.
- Collect, record, and analyze research data related to crop performance and other relevant parameters.
- Work closely with researchers to prepare experimental plots, maintain crops, and conduct evaluations.
- Ensure accurate data entry and storage, with proper documentation of results.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, summaries, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain laboratory and field equipment in good condition, following all safety protocols.
- Provide logistical support in transporting materials, seeds, and other research-related supplies.
- Collaborate with team members, farmers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of research activities.
This position provides a hands-on opportunity to contribute directly to agricultural innovation and food security research.
Research Technician – ICRISAT
Location: Kiboko, Kenya
Position Type: Local Position
Application Deadline: 24 September 2025
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is recruiting a Research Technician to support its work in Kiboko, Kenya. This role will be vital in implementing field and laboratory-based activities that contribute to research in semi-arid crops.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in establishing and maintaining field experiments, ensuring accurate application of protocols.
- Monitor crop growth, collect agronomic data, and ensure timely field assessments.
- Perform seed preparation, treatment, and storage, ensuring quality and traceability.
- Support laboratory analysis related to soil, plant, and seed samples.
- Maintain accurate research records, databases, and documentation for reporting.
- Ensure adherence to quality assurance procedures and good research practices.
- Collaborate with farmers, extension workers, and stakeholders in research and demonstration activities.
- Provide operational support to researchers and ensure the efficient use of resources.
This role offers a dynamic working environment where the successful candidate will engage directly in agricultural research that contributes to resilience and improved productivity in semi-arid regions.
Senior Logistics Manager (Consultancy)
Location: Yangambi-Kisangani, DRC
Position Type: Consultancy
Application Deadline: 26 September 2025
The Senior Logistics Manager consultancy role in Yangambi-Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo, is designed for an experienced professional capable of overseeing large-scale logistics operations. This consultancy assignment will play a critical role in ensuring efficient movement of goods, materials, and resources for programme success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and oversee logistics strategies to support programme operations.
- Coordinate procurement, transportation, warehousing, and distribution of materials.
- Develop systems to ensure accountability and transparency in supply chain management.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and negotiations to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Supervise logistics staff, providing capacity building and ensuring adherence to operational procedures.
- Monitor inventory and track supplies to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Establish and enforce safety, compliance, and environmental standards in logistics operations.
- Prepare periodic reports on logistics performance, identifying areas for efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with programme managers and technical teams to align logistics with programme needs.
This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding environment where logistics excellence directly contributes to impactful programme outcomes.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the positions by submitting their applications through the designated application portals or systems. Applications must be submitted on or before the respective deadlines indicated for each position.
- Programme Administrative Assistant – Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline: 17 September 2025
Apply Now - Research Technician – DCP (CIMMYT), Alupe, Kenya
Deadline: 21 September 2025
Apply Now - Research Technician – ICRISAT, Kiboko, Kenya
Deadline: 24 September 2025
Apply Now - Senior Logistics Manager (Consultancy), Yangambi-Kisangani, DRC
Deadline: 26 September 2025 - Apply Now
For further details regarding roles, responsibilities, and application procedures, please refer to the attached PDF.
Take advantage of this opportunity to join leading organizations committed to research, development, and operational excellence. Submit your application today and be part of the change!
