Kemri Wellcome Trust 2015 Jobs in Kenya:Research Office Manager

Research Office Manager

Reference Number:

ROM-21-05-15

Category:

Research, Science and Biotechnology

Grade:

Salary commensurate with qualification, experience and competence

Location:

Kilifi

Country:

Kenya

Summary:

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate the work of the Directors Office in facilitating research across the programme.The post will facilitate grant applications (working with finance, operations and the Director), institutional agreements, coordinate arrangements for scientific meetings and visitors and coordinate archiving.

REPORTING LINES:

The post holder functionally reports to the Program Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with scientists developing grant applications to obtain input from finance, provide budgeting input from finance
• Maintaining accurate and updated information on grants held, permissions relating to them, and institutional agreements.
• Planning and co-ordinating scientific meetings held in Kenya
• Coordinating arrangements for visitors to the programme
• Membership of a Data Governance Committee and a Scientific Coordinating Committee.
• Provide input for developing proposals with surveillance requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Managerial Science or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent in related field, will be an added advantage.
• Training and experience in project management including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery, quality assurance, proposal writing and reporting.
• At least eight (8) years’ experience in a similar role within a busy office.
• Computer literate with proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft applications.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong planning and organization skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to network and build and maintain strong relationships
• Document management skills.
• Proactive with a well-developed capacity for follow through
• Attentive to detail with initiative and flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment, punctual and high integrity

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

The application closing date is 04th June, 2015.

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).