Project/Admin assistant

Required Number: One(1)

Contract Duration: One(1) year with possibility of extension

The project/admin assistant is accountable to Food Science and Nutrition research Directorate (FSNRD) recruited for effective office management and implementation of all projects to accomplish its vision and mission. The project/admin assistant coordinates, communicate and compile report in regular basis from project coordinators in the FSNRD.

He/ She will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Communicate the researchers about the status of their research activities.

Monitor the regular update of the researches and other projects

Compile the report and give feedback to all member of FSNRD

Document copy of the proposals to track the main terms and conditions for management attention to meet the requirements.

Prepare the annual/biannual/quarterly/monthly plan and report of each project in FSNRD.

Communicate the researchers and project collaborators as needed.

Assist the director or deputy director of FSNRD in the routine activities

Regularly monitor program progress and budget performance, write regular grant reports, in collaboration with different Directorates and take appropriate actions as required.

Actively participate in other activities of FSNRD and the Institute.

Work closely with each project implementing personnel in FSNRD and submit the regular update for FSNRD.

• With BSc in Public Health, Nutrition, food Science, Computer science and 6 years work experience in office management, project management or related activities. Or MSc/MPH in Public Health, Nutrition, food Science project management or related disciplines and 4 years related work experience;

Experience/Knowledge about the Ethiopian Health sector development program and the health system strengthening activities;

Competency in use of computer, internet and computer-based management solutions;

Expert level skill in planning and budget development, budget monitoring, budget reprogramming, demand base reporting for development partners and technically representing the project you are assigned on;

Experience in coordination and communication activities.

Ability to be proactive in team works.

Fluency in English, and good command of communication skills;