Project Admin – Ethiopian Public Health Institute Vacancy Announcement

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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.

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 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 or MSC in Economic, management, computer Science, English Language, Public Health, Human Nutrition, related field and minimum 6 years work experience for BSc and 4 years for MSC/MA in office management, project management or related activities.

●     Proven experience as an office manager, project assistant or similar administrative role;

●     Competency in use of computer, Microsoft Office, 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.

●     Fluency in English, and good command of communication skills;

Personal Attributes

●        Strong organizational and management skills: the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

●        Self-starter with a passion for keeping things running smoothly

●        Excellent Communication Skills

●        Strong attention to detail

●        Ability to work independently and as part of a team

●        Positive Attitude

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