Project/Admin assistant – Ethiopian Public Health Institute Vacancy Announcement

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;