Bioversity International Senior Associate Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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Bioversity International Senior Associate Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Bioversity International Uganda looking for “Senior Associate”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 15, 2024.

Bioversity International is a global research-for-development organization that delivers scientific evidence, management practices and policy options to use and safeguard agricultural biodiversity to attain global food and nutrition security, working with partners in low-income countries in different regions where agricultural biodiversity can contribute to improved nutrition, resilience, productivity and climate change adaptation.

The Bioversity International has published a job vacancy announcement on May 08, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Associate to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Bioversity International Job Vacancy 2024

Responsibilities

Administrative duties

Coordinate overall administrative tasks for the ILRI- Uganda office in collaboration with ILRI research programs, projects and support units as required.
Manage country office assets and provide updates on regular basis on inventory listing and insurance.
Coordinate overall maintenance and repairs for office facilities or premises.
Oversee the provision/allocation of office space to staff, consultants, and guests.
Draft LOAs/MOUs administered from Uganda ILRI Country Office in accordance with organizational templates; circulating through clearance process; ensuring approved LOAs/MOUs are dispatched to the partner; and tracking for renewals.
Plan, organize and convene for meetings (internal and external), seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Arrange visas, flight tickets, accommodation, and car rental for staff’s travels domestically and internationally.
Draft contracts and payment sheets for ILRI- Consultants in liaison with supervisors and Bioversity Finance department.
Update and maintain the ILRI consultants’ database.
Oversee the installation and good working order of all health and safety equipment in ILRI office.
Ensure all ILRI -Uganda projects have ethical clearance from the Institutional Research Ethics committee (IREC) and National Research Ethics Committee (REC).
Ensure all ILRI – Uganda projects have Research Permits to operate in Uganda by liaising with Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
Liaise with Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to get export permits for on behalf of scientists.
Liaise with UNCST to get Material Transfer Agreement clearance for Scientists that want to ship their samples for further analysis to different countries.

Position in Organization:

Work Experience: 6-10 years
Target Date: 15/05/2024
Industry: Financial Services
Duty Post: Kampala
City: Kampala
State/Province: Central
Zip/Postal Code: 00000

Qualification:

University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Strong proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken.
At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an international organization including administration and accounting guidelines.
Strong knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and procedures relevant to not-for-profit organizations
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with other national and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent multitasking skills organized and flexible.
Strong client service orientation
High degree of integrity and transparency
High level of computer skills, ability to handle complex financial and budgeting systems including excellent knowledge of Excel.
Knowledge of computerised accounting software required – preferably Agresso
Work experience within the CGIAR system is an advantage.