Job Description

Title: Project Assistant - Locally Recruited Staff

Company Name: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Management, administration or other relevant position (other degrees to be considered if sufficient experience can be demonstrated by candidates)

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Program Coordinator to assist in overseeing the management of a range of inter-related projects that are primarily operational in Bangladesh, but that also include activities in Nepal, India, and in Pakistan, and other locations in Asia.
∎ The position is based at CIMMYT`s office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, but will interact regularly with administrative and supportive systems at CIMMYT headquarters and in South Asia.
∎ The position is for Bangladesh Nationals for an initial fixed-term contract of 1 year, with a three-month initial probationary period, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT will provide a nationally competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive health and life insurance, paid vacation, contributions to a retirement plan, and a range of other benefits as required by Bangladesh law.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Coordinate with the cross-functional team (HR, Admin, Communication, Research, etc.) as per the project's priority.
∎ Assist the Project team in updating records in project management software in order to keep track of projects' progress.
∎ Assist in drafting contracts, MoU, subgrants, partner communication documents, and other project-related documents as required by the project team.
∎ Notify project teams of reporting responsibilities in advance of deadlines and ensure communication for timely delivery.
∎ Contribute to fieldwork (implementation, official visits), etc. as required.
∎ Contributions to coordinate report organization and writing as and when necessary.
∎ Assist the Project team in organizing and liaison for various field visits for donors, partners, and visiting scientists.
∎ Keep records of official correspondence and meetings with strict confidentiality
∎ Anticipate and maintain day-to-day schedules & appointments and ensure all appointments and meetings for project teams are kept and well-advised in advance.
∎ Coordinate with the cross-functional project team (HR, Admin, Communication, Research, etc.) as per the project's priority.
∎ All other reasonable duties as directed by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 3 years of documented professional experience
∎ Demonstrated high level of computer skills in MS Office suite (outlook, excel (essential), access, power point), Clickup or similar project management software etc.
∎ Prior experience working in internationally funded agricultural or environmental development projects is desirable.
∎ Experience in administering logistics associated with applied research projects and programs.
∎ Demonstrated organizational, liaison and interpersonal skills
∎ Physical fitness and ability /willingness to engage in demanding travel and field work in rural contexts.
∎ In the interest of CIMMYT's policy on Equal Opportunity Employment and workplace gender balance, female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ Preferred Competences:
∎
∎ Critical thinking
∎ Creative thinking
∎ Teamwork
∎ Team leadership
∎ Self-motivated

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 6 Jul 2023

Company Information:
∎ 22 Jun 2023
∎ International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)
∎ Business : The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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