IPA Project Associates Jobs in Makueni, Machakos, Embu, or Meru County - Demand for Aflatoxin Tested Maize Project

Demand for Aflatoxin Tested Maize
Location: Makueni, Machakos, Embu, or Meru County
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Project Associate for the Demand for Aflatoxin-tested Maize in Kenya Project. Consumption of high levels of aflatoxin can be fatal, and chronic exposure has been linked in numerous studies to liver cancer, suppressed immune response and child stunting. The Government of Kenya has set a strict limit on the level of aflatoxin contamination permitted in food for human consumption. 
However, there is currently no structure in place for enforcement of this standard, and independent studies over the past five years have shown that the proportion of maize exceeding this standard is between 16 and 65%. This project will introduce independent third party aflatoxin testing of maize into the Kenyan market, and characterize maize vendors and consumers to this new product.
The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The principal investigators are Christine Moser and Vivian Hoffmann.
The Project Associate will work closely with the IPA-Kenya Country Office and the PIs (academic researchers) to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: sophisticated logistic planning, assisting with project design, designing survey questionnaires, conducting focus groups, running pilot exercises, introducing the project to and negotiating with government officials, managing survey teams, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, financial accounting, HR, and various administrative tasks. The Project Associate will be based in a location to be determined in one of Makueni, Machakos, Embu, or Meru County.
A one year commitment is required for this position.
 Qualifications and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fieldsExcellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skillsFluency and excellent communication skills in EnglishFlexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, a team playerDemonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizationsExperience living in a developing country is a strong plusKnowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferredFamiliarity with randomized controlled trials preferredFluency in Swahili is preferredPlease send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address. Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org,or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya. If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “Project Associate.”REF No.DA-2013-11-2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING BASIS.
 Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Project Associate. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.

CIMMYT Global Maize Program Project Administrator Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Project Administrator - Global Maize Program, CIMMYT

About the Organization

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, and through offices in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and agricultural technologies to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of  farming systems, and sustain natural resources in developing countries. We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar research and development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society
organizations, farmers, and the development assistance community.
CIMMYT is seeking Project Administrator to assist in the implementation of its projects on the development and dissemination of stress tolerant maize for Africa.The incumbent will provide Administrative support to three projects and will work under the supervision of the CIMMYT GMP Project Leaders of Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA), Insect Resistant Maize for Africa (IRMA), and Effective Grain Storage Project Phase II (EGSPII) Projects, and in close interface with team members of the respective Projects, as well as Program Manager and Program Administrator.
 Assist the Project Leader with project administrative matters, including preparation of project reports, assistance in technical and financial audits, and tracking of project milestones/deliverables.Monitor and regularly update the Project Management Plan in CIMMYT’s Research Management System (RMS) and relevant databases.Establish and maintain an electronic project schedule/calendar to track reporting deadlines, auditing dates, due dates for deliverables, meetings, etc.Prepare Sub-grants/Agreements between CIMMYT-GMP and the Project partners in liaison with Legal Unit/Project Leader/CLO and the Program Director.Participate in the compilation and editing of project reports.Coordinate the arrangements of CIMMYT GMP Project meetings and other events in liaison with the local organizers and/or office administrator and take concise and accurate minutes and reports.Coordinate the arrangements of Project meetings external to CIMMYT GMP and other events in liaison with the AATF-based WEMA Manager and local organizers and/or office administrator.Coordinate procurements of project capital assets and other supply in in liaison with the partners and the CIMMYT-Kenya office procurement administrator.Maintain and update the project-related databases and contact lists.Maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems on the Project, staff and agreements.In coordination with the Project Leader, facilitate project partnerships and capacity building.Manage and ensure accuracy, usefulness and attractiveness of information related to the Project in CIMMYT website and/or eNews or other communication materials, in interface with the Corporate Communications staff.Analyse processes within the Project and continue to improve overall work efficiency.Collaborate with other CIMMYT Programs/Units, and develop/maintain appropriate working relationships with the staff of the corporate services units.Any other duties, as assigned by the Project Leader or by GMP DirectorAt least a Bachelors’ degree, and with a post-graduate diploma in Business Management, or related filed.Minimum 5 years progressive experience in a corporate & non-profit environment.Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management and budget management.Familiarity with monitoring and reporting on grant funded projectsExcellent computing skills; EXCEL, MS-Word, PowerPoint, Web ManagementExcellent oral and written communication skills in English LanguageWork experience with a Project Management SystemAbility to organize meetings/workshops and produce concise and accurate minutes and reports.Ability to relate positively and to engage with a wide range of people.Strong self-motivation and flexible team player.Ability to multi-task and prioritize among tasks.Discretion in the handling of confidential information.The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources. The position will be based in CIMMYT office at ILRI Campus in Nairobi.
 Applications will be considered until 31st July, 2013. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

TechnoServe Food Fortification Workshop at KARI Kabete - Invitation to Kenyan Maize Millers, Wheat Millers and Edible Oil Processors (July 4th - 5th)

Invitation to Kenyan Maize Millers, Wheat Millers and Edible Oil Processors
Thursday July 4th - Friday July 5th 2013TechnoServe in collaboration with U.S. based Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) is implementing a project named Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE) with funding from USAID. The objective of SAFE is to increase competitiveness of the African food processing sector to expand availability of affordable and nutritious foods.This will be done through knowledge and technology transfer from volunteer experts from some of the world leading food and equipment manufacturers such as General Mills, Cargill, Royal DSM and Buhler.
In support of the mandatory fortification requirements of the above groups of foods by the Ministry of Health, SAFE is working with relevant authorities and stakeholders (such as Ministry of Health, Kenya Bureau of Standards, public universities and nutrition experts) to carry out a two day training workshop for small and medium processors of the above foods in order to equip them with the theoretical and practical knowhow that will enable them comply with the fortification regulations as required.
We are thus calling for food processors who would like to benefit from this training to send an application nominating one delegate from their company who they propose for the workshop. Training expenses will be covered under SAFE and reservations for the limited slots will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
TechnoServe, Inc. (http://www.technoserve.org/) is an international nonprofit development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to work with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries.
Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) is a nonprofit organization that links the technical and business expertise of volunteer employees from General Mills, Cargill, Royal DSM and Buhler to small and growing food processors and millers in the developing world.
Interested food processors should send applications to: safekenya@tns.org, cc: jkiragu@tns.org so as to reach not later than 21st June 2013.