Recruiting for Senior Coordinator – Operations

Background:

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) – a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org) – delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives in a climate crisis (https://alliancebioversityciat.org). The Alliance focuses on the nexus of agriculture, nutrition and environment, working with local, national, and multinational partners across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and with the public and private sectors and civil society. With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people.

Requirements:

• Degree in Logistics/supply chain management/Business Administration/Project management
with proven office management skills.
• At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an international organization
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications, especially Outlook, Power Point and Excel and ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Experience in Operations and Administration management in an international organization.
• Experience in handling financial and technical reports
• Good knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures of government and related agencies, including understanding interpretation of country labor laws and tax laws
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure
• Highly effective planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills with a positive attitude and strong administrative service orientation
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good judgment and a high level of respect for confidentiality.