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Job Description

PMF Support and Maintenance 25%

• Support the use and continuous improvement of ILRI’s Program Management Framework
  • Support Program Leads, Program Managers, Project Managers, and Principal Investigators to identify challenges with processes and initiatives and to compile lessons learned.
  • Support a process and culture of continuous Improvement within program management by collating feedback, providing input, reviewing outputs, compiling recommendations, seeking approval for, and making updates to the PMF.
  • Support the design, development, and implementation of tools materials for improved project management within ILRI and beyond. 

Project Status Tracking 20%

• Support the generation of regular project level dashboards to present project status, including milestones, financial and impact targets, financial and impact accomplishments to-date.

Tracking of Donor Reporting 10%

• • Work with project teams to ensure project teams’ records of donor reporting obligations are accurate.
  • Track and report on the submission of reports, ensuring these have been delivered on time.

Pipeline Coordination 15%

• Compilation and Reporting of Resource Mobilization Pipeline. 
  • Liaise with Program Leads, Program Managers, and others to ensure the accuracy of the information on funding opportunities. 
  • Support the monitoring and evaluation of ILRI program performance and develop reports for use internally and for CGIAR System Organization.

  • Capacity Building, Ad-hoc Support, and other responsibilities 30%

    • Support the preparation, coordination, and delivery of capacity building events.
    • Support trainings of (new) staff on project management practices—including global practices and ILRI processes.
    • Provide interim support for project management where required.
    • Participate in ILRI, Corporate Services, Project Management Office, Business Development Unit, and GGIAR related groups, discussions, task forces, etc., as appropriate.
    • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in project management , International development/International relations, Agriculture, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
    • At least seven years of relevant experience
    • Experience in international development, agricultural research, or NGOs beneficial
    • Project management certification (PMP or Prince2), or a commitment to become certified within the first 15 months of employment.
    • Understanding of project management, quality management, process documentation.
    • Proficiency in MS Office applications.  Knowledge of project management and cloud-based collaboration software is an advantage.
    • Ability to collaborate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.
    • A commitment to ILRI’s mission and to upholding ILRI’s values.

    Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya

    Terms of Appointment

    This position is at job level HG 15. The position is a 3 years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances

    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 by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab above before 16 April 2023. The position title and reference number REF: PMC/936/2023 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.

    To find out more about ILRI visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org

    ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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