Project Manager Job at icipe – African Insect Science for Food and Health

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Descriptions;

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre’s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental degradation. Since its founding, icipe has remained committed to developing and disseminating environmentally safe, affordable, acceptable and accessible tools and strategies to control insect pests and disease vectors. icipe’s mandate further extends to the sustainable conservation and utilisation of Africa’s rich biodiversity.

Responsibilities:

Liaise between icipe, University of Oxford and international partners to ensure the aims and timelines of the project are being achieved by each group and collectively.
Budget management and financial reporting.
Communication with stakeholders: processing feedback and promoting the Vector Atlas hub.
Organizing virtual and in-person project meetings and running the events.

Requirements/Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science.
Demonstrated experience in vector research.
Demonstrated administrative skills.
Demonstrated ability of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Fluency in spoken and written English, with good and effective communication skills.
Able to work in a multicultural environment and able to interact effectively with partners.