Programme Support Officer

Company Details
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is a pan-African Centre of excellence in research for development and capacity building in insect science and its applications. Its mission is to help alleviate poverty, ensure food and nutritional security and improve the overall health … International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is a pan-African Centre of excellence in research for development and capacity building in insect science and its applications. Its mission is to help alleviate poverty, ensure food and nutritional security and improve the overall health status of peoples of the tropics. It does so by developing and extending management tools and strategies for harmful and useful arthropods, while preserving the natural resource base. Since its establishment in 1970, icipe has become a significant contributor to science and innovation required to meet the health and food security challenges of sub-Saharan Africa. The Centre has achieved this status by developing alternative and environmentally friendly pest and vector management technologies and products that are effective, selective, non-polluting, non-resistance inducing, and are affordable to resource-limited rural and urban communities. icipe is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and has operations in more than 40 African countries as well as thriving partnerships with universities and research organizations across the world. Employing over 500 international and national staff, icipe also has approximately 150 graduate students who contribute to its research portfolio annually View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Project Management
Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Job

The Programme Support Officer will provide essential program management and administrative support to the Insects for Food, Feed and Other Uses (INSEFF) Program, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement, budget coordination, financial and technical reporting, and program administrative support. This role is critical to ensuring effective project delivery through streamlined processes, timely reporting, and consistent engagement with development partners and other internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements/ qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or its equivalent from a recognized University.
  • Project Management training.
  • At least 4-5 years’ project/programme management experience.
  • Proven experience in coordinating projects with partners and stakeholders.
  • Experience in the development and implementation of projects.
  • Experience working in an international organization.
  • Excellent people management skills in a multicultural setting.
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