CIMMYT Program Manager Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. CIMMYT Kenya looking for “Program Manager”. Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before 23 March 2023.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an international organization focused on non-profit agricultural research and training that empowers farmers through science and innovation to nourish the world in the midst of a climate crisis. Applying high-quality science and strong partnerships, CIMMYT works to achieve a world with healthier and more prosperous people, free from global food crises and with more resilient agri-food systems. CIMMYT’s research brings enhanced productivity and better profits to farmers, mitigates the effects of the climate crisis, and reduces the environmental impact of agriculture.
CIMMYT Program Manager Jobs 2023
The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on 03 March 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Program Manager to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
| Position | Program Manager, Genetic Resources Program |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of 8 years |
| Application Deadline | 23 March 2023 |
CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose: CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Program Manager. The selected candidate will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Genetic Resources Program (GRP), and will work in close other relevant programs at CIMMYT.
Specific duties:
- In conjunction with program administrative staff, oversee and/or manage all administrative tasks for the program in Africa; provide feedback to process owners in the interest of continuous improvement; promote compliance to policies and processes, and escalate non-compliance as necessary.
- Provide leadership in the development and improvement of program-specific processes, with support from scientists, program staff, and the Program Director (PD).
- In coordination with the PD, project leaders, and supervisors ensure the effective allocation of staff and other program resources through analysis of budget versus staff time.
- Assist the PD in the performance management process including support to the work planning process.
- Provide administrative oversight and coordination of all grants across the program with support from the Project Management Unit (PMU), Legal, Human Resources, Finance, and Internal Audit Departments, and CGIAR Initiatives Teams, including planning and end-of-year performance reporting.
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree (with solid experience) in business administration, project management, or a closely related field.
- Excellent understanding of project management principles with a minimum of 8 years experience in program and project management, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Experience in managing research or development projects, preferably in agriculture, preferably in Africa
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar is highly desirable and will represent an advantage in the process.
- Advanced level in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIMMYT Program Manager Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 23 March 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.cimmyt.org |
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