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By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Description:
Nutrition International (formerly the Micronutrient Initiative) is passionate about tackling one of the world’s greatest health issues: malnutrition. Recognized as global experts, we work around the world to create effective and sustainable solutions for hidden hunger. Nutrition International has headquarters in Ottawa, Canada and regional offices in New Delhi, India to oversee Asian operations and in Nairobi, Kenya to oversee African operations. Nutrition International is a not-for-profit organization governed by a dedicated international Board of Directors and led by an internationally recognized team of technical experts, program designers, advocates, analysts, evaluators, implementers, educators, resource managers and nutrition champions.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Administration
- Assist in preparing all necessary documentation related to activities, including grant agreements, contracts, purchase orders, travel letters, budget reallocations, project extensions and/or supplements, project completion reports, payment requisitions and regular project updates and project summaries.
- Assist R&D Unit staff with the management and tracking of budgets, milestones, reports to ensure that all obligations are met by the recipient and NI.
- Undertake day-to-day R&D-led projects administrative responsibilities such as determining funds available to project, preparing project estimated costs in consultation with the Regional Technical Advisor, the Director, Research, Innovation, and Evaluation and/or the Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Technical Advisor of the Research and Development Unit.
- Monitor project budget expenditure and alert R&D Unit staff, as required.
General Administration
- Coordinate and arrange travel itineraries, flights, accommodation, airport transport, visas, travel authorizations, documentation folders and prepare expense statements for R&D staff, consultants as well as for participants of workshops organized by R&D Unit staff and for R&D Unit visitors.
- Assist with the organization and logistics for meetings and workshops for R&D-led projects.
- Complete expense claims report for R&D Unit staff.
- Provide general office administrative services to R&D Unit staff, such as fax, scanning, printing, photocopying and filing.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other related field from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Experience
- 5 years’ experience working in an office environment in a similar position. (Regional Program Assistant)
- 3 years’ experience working in program management environment, preferably working in INGO set-up or Research and Development.
- Experience working with the Microsoft suite.
- Experience working with databases, an asset.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
