Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (ITA) invites applications for the position of Station Administrative Manager and Accounting Coordinator at IITA Úganda. This is a nationally recruited position exclusively for Uganda citizens. The position reports to the Country Representative of IITA Uganda for the day-to-day activities and to the Regional Administrator in terms of policy direction.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (ITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub- Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
We have more than 200 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and over 1000 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Generally administer the station and supervise all support service staff responsible for personnel, finance, Information Technology, travel services, purchasing, stores and receiving shipping, operation/maintenance of buildings, equipment and vehicles, safety and security.
2. Implement and ensure compliance with IITA policies and procedures and bring up to the Country Representative suggestions for changes where necessary.
3. Directly liaise with host country officials relevant to IITA’s operations.
4. Approve all the Station’s financial transaction.
5. Prepare, manage and monitor the station’s operating and cost recovery budgets.
6. Assist the HR in administering monetized housing related benefits, annual leave travel for IRS and in conducting related surveys.
7. Liaise with appropriate support service unit heads in Ibadan and/or the East Africa regional hub office to arrange services for the station as may be required.
8. Conduct periodic remuneration surveys for Nationally Recruited staff.
9. When required, liaise with the HRM to initiate medical evacuation for IRS.
10. Maintain accurate records on all administrative functions and services.
11. Assist and advise scientists in all administrative and management matters.
12. Assist and advise Country Representative in developing the Station’s capital investment plans.
Education Level and Qualifications:
1. An MA in Public Administration or MBA in administration is highly desirable, but minimum requirement is university degree in management plus 5 years of experience, preferably with international organizations of a similar nature.
2. Other relevant training and certification are an added advantage.
Duty Station: IITA-Uganda Station, Sendusu. Initial appointment is for two years with a probation period as per Uganda Labor Law. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in Uganda Shillings. This package includes base pay and housing and transport allowances. In addition, IITA Uganda pays the premium of a competitive health benefit package, and provides a paid annual leave. Applications: Applications must include cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses (including phone number and email) of three persons knowledgeable of the applicant’s experience and performance. Applications should be addressed to the IITA Country Representative in Uganda IITA-Uganda@cgiar.org Interested candidates could also complete the online application form using this link: jobs.iita.org/erecruit Closing Date: 10 February 2023. IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held during the week of 20-24 February 2023.