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ICRISAT Vacancy: Research Officer (Natural Resources Management) – (closing 19 June 2014)
ILRI Vacancy: Research Officer – Index Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) (closing, 19 June 2014)
ILRI Vacancy: Finance and Accounting Officer -Payables (Closing, 16 June 2014)
ILRI Vacancy: Accountant-Payables (Closing, 16 June 2014)
ILRI Vacancy: Accountant-Staff Accounts -IRS (Closing, 16 June 2014)
ILRI Vacancy: Staff Accounts and Inventory (Closing, 16 June 2014)

ICRISAT Vacancy: Research Officer (Natural Resources Management) – (closing 19 June 2014)

Posted: 04 Jun 2014 05:50 AM PDT

Vacancy Number: A/035/14
Institute: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
Duration: Two years contract

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) seeks to recruit a Research Officer for its Resilient Dryland Systems program to its Ethiopia Country Office in Addis Ababa located at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa campus.

General: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is one of the 15 centers strategically located all over the world and supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). With its main research station and offices based in Patancheru, India, ICRISAT works through a network of partnerships with national, regional and international institutions, universities, non-governmental organizations and ministries in the developing world; and with advanced research institutes in industrialized countries.

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of project leader, implements research protocols and collects data in a number of areas that contribute to natural resources management,
Tests and analyzes various soil fertility and water management options.
Engages in creating local and national partners more effectively to accelerate innovations,
Creates partnership with research institutes and NGOs working on Natural Resources Management,
Supports research work of MSc and PhD students,
Assists in compiling, summarizing, documenting and publishing research data in reports, journals, periodicals, book chapters, magazines and newsletters,
Contributes towards communicating research findings to target audience through workshops, meetings, conferences, radio, TV and other media,
Contributes to ICRISAT’s efforts in improving food security and natural resources management

Requirements:

Education:

MSc degree in soil science, natural resource management, agronomy, ecology, silvo-pastoral and agroforestry or related discipline.

Experience:

5 (Five) years of research experience
Experience in soil fertility management, participatory research, watershed management,
Experience in collecting and analyzing quantitative and quantitative data.
Experience in designing and implementation of field-based experiments
Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders and interest to work in interdisciplinary team

Skills and Competencies:

He/she should have statistical knowledge, computer applications and software for data management and analysis. Knowledge of GIS skills will be an additional advantage.
Skills and experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis used in crop improvement programs
Research communication skills or experience with communication and popularization of scientific outputs
Willingness to work in the field and travel within the region
Collaborative skills, ability to work in multi-cultural teams, excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
A sense of creativity and ability to work with minimal supervision

Position level: 3A.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Minimum Base salary:

Birr 27,556 per month (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment: Initial appointment is for two years renewable appointment based on performance and funding availability. ICRISAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. ICRISAT is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number: A/035/2014 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 19 June 2014.

To find more about ICRISAT, visit our Website at http://www.icrisat.cgiar.org

Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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ILRI Vacancy: Research Officer – Index Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) (closing, 19 June 2014)

Posted: 04 Jun 2014 05:39 AM PDT

Vacancy Number: A/034/14
Program: Livestock Systems and the Environment Program
Duration: Two years contract

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Officer – Index Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) who will be a member of the Livestock Systems and the Environment Program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

General: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China). http://www.ilri.org.

Under the guidance of project leader, the Research Officer – Index Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) is responsible to provide, implement research protocols and collect data in a number of areas that contribute to natural resources management.

Key duties & responsibilities:

Manages the implementation of field surveys including the training and supervision of enumerators and facilitators; coordinating all the necessary field logistics including accommodation, transport, etc., of the field team; maintains budgets, equipment and handling administrative issues required for successful field work,
Coordinates the proper management of data, including proper storage, cleaning and preliminary analysis,
Supports all Index Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) related activities in Ethiopia. This includes organizing and hosting trainings, workshops, presentations, field trips and meetings with and for relevant stakeholders and project partners,
Supports current IBLI and potential partners, which includs insurance companies (eg OIC), Cooperatives, microfinance institutions, NGOs, etc., with day-to-day operations, and provides overall program management and troubleshooting,
Develops new and strengthen existing partnerships and maintains good relationships with key IBLI stakeholders from partners down to community leaders, elders and the target clientele,
Compiles regular reports on the state of the project spanning from data summaries, workshop and trip reports, project briefs etc.,
Supports the implementation agenda to ensure that it is pursued in a timely and comprehensive manner. This includes providing technical backstopping for product training and delivery to relevant stakeholders,
Helps to set the foundations for the expansion of IBLI beyond the pilot site and contributes to the development of the index-based livestock insurance industry in Ethiopia,
Assists with the writing of IBLI related publications as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
Education

MSc degree or Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Rural Development or other similar social science discipline.

Experience:

At least five years of relevant experience working in research and development requiring field experience, extensive partnership engagement and management of a team.

Skills:

Demonstrated skills and experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Knowledge and experience with database and analysis tools (Access, SPSS, STATA, SNA)
Practical understanding of a variety of tasks in a system i.e. methods, systems and processes. Knowledge and insight are required for the application of practical methods and techniques, work procedures and processes and/or proficiency in the specialized use of materials, equipment and tools.
Good organization skills and ability to communicate well orally and in writing.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa.

Grade: 3B

Minimum Base: Birr 34,128 (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is fixed term for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number: REF: A/034/14 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com on or before 19 June 2014.

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

Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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ILRI Vacancy: Finance and Accounting Officer -Payables (Closing, 16 June 2014)

Posted: 03 Jun 2014 10:57 PM PDT

Vacancy Number: FAO/FIN/06/14
Department: Finance
Duration: 2 years’ contract

ILRI seeks to recruit a Finance and Accounting Officer – Payables to manage accounts payables (AP) Sub-ledger as well as support cross team working with upstream Units in Research and supply chain.

ILRI works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI is a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Consortium, a global research partnership of 15 centers working with many partners for a food-secure future. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in West and southern Africa and South and Southeast Asia. www.ilri.org.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 31 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.

Responsibilities

Review all payables journals before posting;
Approve supplier invoices for payment;
Review and verify payments prior to approval;
Ensure suppliers’ accounts are up to date with valid balances before approving reconciliations;
Review creditors aging analysis monthly and take appropriate action;
Review payables accruals including retention account monthly;
Review tax returns and ensure they are filed on time;
Ensure VAT exemption application and submission to/from KRA to suppliers is made on time. Ensure VAT schedule and reconciliation are timely updated and appropriate action taken;
Carry out quarterly performance review of the Direct reports;
Participate in vendor prequalification process. Oversee financial due diligence. Ensure that the vendor list in the system is updated with the appointed vendors including their bank details;
Ensure all online payments platforms are up to date. Carry out regular reviews to ensure system effectiveness and security;
Actively participate in ERP roll-out and support cross team working before, during and after implementation of the new ERP System.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting;
Full accounting qualifications- CPA (K) or ACCA;
Minimum of five years of relevant working experience;
Good personal organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail;
Good communication and interpersonal skills;
Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.

Terms of appointment:

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) positions based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is for a 2 years’ contract period.

Job level and salary:

This position is job level 3A with a starting salary of KES173,617 per month. In addition ILRI currently offers medical insurance for staff and dependents, Life insurance, Pension at 12.5% employers contribution, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days+ public holidays within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.

How to apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining 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 Human Resources Director through our recruitment portal:http://ilri.simplicant.com/ before 16 June 2014. The position title and reference number REF: FAO/FIN/06/14 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.

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

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

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer

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ILRI Vacancy: Accountant-Payables (Closing, 16 June 2014)

Posted: 03 Jun 2014 10:51 PM PDT

Vacancy Number: ACP/FIN/06/14
Department: Finance
Duration: 2 years’

ILRI seeks to recruit an Accountant to manage Services’ Payables sub-ledger and actively support the implementation of an ERP system.

Responsibilities

Match of Utilities and outsources services suppliers’ invoices by the set date of every month. Checking documentation for completeness, accuracy, approvals as per policy, matching and input of supplier invoices. Liaises with procurement and Treasury accountant to process suppliers’ letters of credit (LCs) or Bank guarantees applications;
Reconcile Utilities and outsources services’ ledger balances to suppliers statements at the time of payment;
Allocate services suppliers’ accounts for prompt payments generation. Generate supplier payments and process payment requests by the set dates;
Process ALL VAT exemption applications immediately after payments generation of payments. Update VAT tracking schedule and VAT reconciliation. Dispatch approved exemptions to suppliers immediately upon receipt from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Ensure timely response to supplies’ queries on VAT;
Apply for Annual VAT blanket exemptions of the following year by November of the current year for the approved suppliers. Ensure timely update of approved supplies’ register.
Analyzing outstanding supplier commitments. Print withheld invoices report for review by the Payables Supervisor;
Manage ALL vendors list in the system;
Manage W/tax account: Ensure the account is reconciled every month. Initiate W/tax payments;
Maintain & ensure timely reconciliation of ALL Service accruals’ accounts on monthly basis;
Send payment remittances or email confirmations to the suppliers.
Actively participate in ERP roll-out and support cross team working before, during and after implementation of the new ERP System

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting;
Full accounting qualifications- CPA (K) or ACCA;
Minimum of two years of relevant working experience;
Good personal organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail;
Good communication and interpersonal skills;
Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.

Terms of appointment:

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) positions based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is for a 2 years’ contract period.

Job level and salary:

This position is job level 2C with a starting salary of KES116,417 per month. In addition to ILRI currently offers Medical insurance for staff and dependents, Life insurance, Pension at 12.5% employers contribution, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days+ public holidays within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.

How to apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining 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 Human Resources Director through our recruitment portal:http://ilri.simplicant.com/ before 16 June 2014. The position title and reference number REF: ACP/FIN/06/14 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.

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

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

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer

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ILRI Vacancy: Accountant-Staff Accounts -IRS (Closing, 16 June 2014)

Posted: 03 Jun 2014 10:49 PM PDT

Vacancy Number: ACIRS/FIN/06/14
Department: Finance
Duration: 2 years’

ILRI seeks to recruit an Accountant –Staff Accounts –IRS to manage Internationally Recruited staff accounts and actively support implementation of ERP system.

Responsibilities

Checking/Reviewing and journalizing of Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) Travel Expense Reports (TERs) and Project/workshop expenditure reports;
Reviewing/checking the accuracy of IRS Travel Authorizations (TAs) and project Advances requests (PARs) and staff account status before Payment;
Reconcile all IRS staff accounts and ensure they are up to date. Ensure all amounts owed to or by staff are paid or accounted for promptly;
Carry out monthly aging routine for IRS personal Accounts and make relevant recommendations;
Prepare and forward to payroll Unit the monthly IRS staff payroll deductions schedule;
Carry out monthly allocation of IRS personal Accounts and ensure relevant adjustment journals are passed;
Facilitate IRS staff to access their personal accounts online. Follow up with the system support team on system improvements and trouble shooting. Ensure timely response to staff queries;
Update IRS staff personal Accounts listing in the system. Opening personal accounts for new staff on time and immediate closure of accounts for separated staff upon payment of final retention balance;
Coordinate day to day management of IRS travel Insurance. Facilitate issuance of annual travel insurance cards to staff at the start of every calendar year;
Assume day to day management of staff accounts function in the absence of the alternate staff Accountant.
Actively participate in ERP roll-out and support cross team working before, during and after implementation of the new ERP System.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting;
Full accounting qualifications- CPA (K);
Minimum of two years of relevant working experience;
Good personal organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail;
Good communication and interpersonal skills;
Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.

Terms of appointment:

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) positions based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is for a 2 years’ contract period.

Job level and salary:

This position is job level 2B with a starting salary of KES83,606 per month. In addition ILRI currently offers medical insurance for staff and dependents, Life insurance, Pension at 12.5% employers contribution, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days+ public holidays within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.

How to apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining 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 Human Resources Director through our recruitment portal:http://ilri.simplicant.com/ before 16 June 2014. The position title and reference number REF: ACIRS/FIN/06/14 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.

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

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

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer

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ILRI Vacancy: Staff Accounts and Inventory (Closing, 16 June 2014)

Posted: 03 Jun 2014 10:48 PM PDT

Vacancy Number: ACNRS/FIN/06/14
Department: Finance
Duration: 2 years’

ILRI seeks to recruit an Accountant to manage staff and consultants accounts and Inventory sub-ledger. The Accountant is also expected to actively support the roll-out of a new ERP system.

Responsibilities

Checking/Reviewing and journalizing of Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) & consultants Travel Expense Reports (TERs) and Project/workshop expenditure reports;
Reviewing/checking the accuracy of NRS & Consultants Travel Authorizations (TAs) and project Advances requests (PARs) and staff account status before Payment;
Reconcile all NRS staff accounts and ensure they are up to date. Ensure all amounts owed to or by staff are paid or accounted for promptly;
Carry out monthly aging routine for NRS and Consultants personal Accounts and make relevant recommendations;
Prepare and forward to payroll Unit the monthly NRS staff payroll deductions schedule;
Carry out monthly allocation of NRS personal Accounts and ensure relevant adjustment journals are passed;
Facilitate NRS and Consultants to access their personal accounts online. Follow up with the system support team on system improvements and trouble shooting. Ensure timely response to staff queries;
Update NRS and Consultants personal Accounts listing in the system. Opening personal accounts for new staff on time and immediate closure of accounts for separated staff upon payment of final retention balance;
Post all GRNs and MINs in General Ledger (GL) by the end of calendar month;
Prepare correct and accurate monthly reconciliations of Inventory GL balances to the Inventory Control (IC) sub-ledger;
Organize and coordinate all stock take exercises;
Prepare and circulate stock take report within one week after completion of the exercise. The report must include clear recommendations to write off obsolete items and provide for slow moving items. Ensure stock take adjustment journal is prepared, approved and posted in the month of stock take;
Update GL and IC upon disposal of inventory items. The update must be carried out within the month of disposal.
Actively participate in ERP roll-out and support cross team working before, during and after implementation of the new ERP System

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting;
Full accounting qualifications- CPA (K) or ACCA;
Minimum of two years of relevant working experience;
Good personal organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail;
Good communication and interpersonal skills;
Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.

Terms of appointment:

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) positions based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is for a 2 years’ contract period.

Job level and salary:

How to apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining 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 Human Resources Director through our recruitment portal:http://ilri.simplicant.com/ before 16 June 2014. The position title and reference number REF: ACNRS/FIN/06/14 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.

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

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

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer

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