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Senior Research Administrator – CPHR
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
- Manage project payroll in consultation with finance and HR department.
- Preparation of project Performance contract reports;
- Review and submission of effort reports for assigned project personnel
- Be knowledgeable on risk identification and management in project implementation.
- Managing project logistics and travel.
- Maintaining a program database and close-out reports for projects for reference.
- Review of project work plan for appropriateness and completeness while tracking performance periodically
- Organizing and coordinating meetings, seminars, trainings, disseminations forums with stakeholders;
- Provide administration support for the initiation, implementation and study closure;
- Liaise with Administration, HR, Procurement, Finance and regulations office and principal investigators
- Represent the project in community forums, stakeholder meetings, and external engagements.
- Maintain organized records of all project-related documents for accountability
- Ensure smooth flow of information between the field and the project office
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | At least four (4) years relevant working experience. | Mandatory |
| 2 | Knowledge of guidelines/procedures on management of projects. | Mandatory |
| 3 | Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Finance, Project Management, Project Administration, Research Administration, Public Administration. | Mandatory |
| 4 | Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Finance, Project Management, Project Administration, Research administration or Project planning | Mandatory |
| 5 | Certificate in Project Planning and Management. | Mandatory |
| 6 | Supervisory Course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution. | Mandatory |
| 7 | Proficiency in computer applications | Mandatory |
| 8 | Demonstrated work performance and results; and | Mandatory |
| 9 | Have a CPA -K | Mandatory |
| 10 | Be a member of ICPAK and in good standing | Mandatory |
| 11 | Experience in grant application will be an added advantage. | Added Advantage |
| 12 | Organizational and time management; Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and prioritize task | Mandatory |
| 13 | Communication and reporting skills; Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills are essential | Mandatory |
| 14 | Financial and Technical; Strong accounting skills with software like Microsoft office and excel | Mandatory |
| 15 | Regulatory and Ethical Knowledge; Understanding of research regulations, compliance requirements and ethical guidelines. | Mandatory |
| 16 | Analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail. | Mandatory |
| 17 | Ability to work independently with limited supervision. | Mandatory |
