The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2006 to work with African governments, farmers, donors, NGOs and the private sector to reduce hunger and poverty in Africa through agricultural development targeted at resource poor farmers. AGRA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
AGRA is seeking to recruit exceptional and experienced individuals to the following national staff positions all based in Nairobi:
Human Resources Associate
Ref: HRA/03-09
Reporting to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, this position will primarily be responsible for coordinating the human resources function of AGRA and assisting in the day-to-day efficient operations of the HR office.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the HR Manager in recruitment, induction, training and development of staff as well as staff separation process;
- Maintaining employee files and the HR filing system as well as assisting with leave administration;
- Preparing and tracking draft contracts for regular employees, consultants and contract renewals;
- Compensation and benefits administration and record keeping for both Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) and Nationally Recruited Staff (MRS) in terms of maintaining payroll and insurance records;
- Preparing reports including Board reports as requested and providing information for salary surveys from outside sources;
- Working with the administration staff to ensure that regular office events are well organized; and
- Liaising with the finance department on end of year employee status reports for budgeting purposes in liaison with the HR manager.
Applicants to this position must have a first degree in any of the business related disciplines and have at least 7 years experience in a busy HR office, preferably in a non-profit organization or public enterprise.
Formal secretarial training is essential and a professional qualification in HR will be an added advantage. Computer proficiency and familiarity with a range of software applications such as a Human Resources Information System is essential.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated people management skills, strong public relations management and excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
The incumbent will also have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, as well as a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
Program Analyst/Coordinator - Market Access ProgramRef: PA/03-09
Reporting to the Program Director, this position will be responsible for the coordination and management of documents related to grant-making within programs, as well as assisting the Program Director and Program Officers in internal and external communications.
Specific responsibilities will include:- Developing guidelines for proposal submission and responding to inquiries, screening, directing, and following through on all program enquiries;
- Assisting with research and evaluating activities of the program as well as assisting the Program Director in preparing and tracking of annual program budgets;
- Analyzing overall portfolio of grants against financial projections and program objectives;
- Monitoring the development of market access grants and assisting in their formulation to final approval by the Grants Committee;
- Providing secondary supervision of the work of one or more Program Assistants who will assist the Director and Program Officers in arranging meetings and conferences and filing of program documents;
- Representing the Program Director and Program Officers at important meetings, in their absence, and providing a formal written report; and
- Organizing program team meetings, writing and disseminating reports of meetings upon request by the Director or Program Officers and ensuring immediate follow up of arising issues.
Applicants to this position must have a first degree in social sciences in economics, finance or marketing and a minimum of five years experience in grant marketing preferably in a not-for-profit organization.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as facilitating teamwork, multitasking and prioritizing amidst competing demands. Commitment to accuracy, excellent management, organizational, interpersonal, communication, analytical and strong problem-solving skills are pre-requisite while knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
Communication SpecialistRef: CS/03-09
Reporting to the Head of Communications, this position backstops the work of the Head of Communieations and will undertake institution-wide duties including working closely with program, administrative and finance staff.
Specific responsibilities will include:- Handling all AGRA media activities including writing, distributing and disseminating press releases both locally and elsewhere and acting as liaison with AGRA's communications firm consultants;
- Organizing media training modules for scientists as well as press conferences for AGRA management and senior scientists;
- Ensuring that AGRA activities are publicized and that the media i.e. print, radio and television, are kept well informed about AGRA;
- Assisting the Accra-based communications team in addressing media needs for West Africa, including handling questions and comments received through the AGRA website and organizing field visits in AGRA countries for media representatives; and
- Supporting the activities and efforts of the President, Vice President, Communications Officer and senior AGRA officials by scheduling appropriate interviews, field visits and appointments in liaison with the Executive Assistant in the Communications Unit.
Applicants to this position must have a Masters Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in Journalism, Communications or Agriculture.
In addition they should have at least ten years working experience in Communications and competence in digital photography. The ideal candidate will have initiative and strong organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and multitask amidst competing work demands.
Commitment to accuracy, strong team work, interpersonal and communication skills are pre-requisite, while knowledge of French will be an advantage. Proficiency in computers is essential.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting the relevant reference number on both the application letter and envelope.
To be considered your application must be received by 13th March 2009 addressed to:
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
"Kirungii", Ring Road, Westlands
P. O. Box 40092 00100 NAIROBI
Tel: (254 20) 423 0000
Fax: (254 20) 444 8966
E-mail: agra @ deloitte.co.ke
For more information, applicants can visit the AGRA web site
www.agra-alliance.org
