Senegal: Programme Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Programme Assistant will be under the authority of the Director of Research and Innovation and will support the Department of Research and Innovation in the implementation of Projects/Programmes related to Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main responsibilities of the successful candidate will include, but not be limited to the following:

· Participate in the development and monitoring of annual work plans and budgets ;

· Contribute to the production of periodic technical reports ;

· Participate in the execution and continuous improvement of the monitoring and evaluation system of Projects and/or Programmes (ensure update of reference files and tables for monitoring performance indicators) ;

· Perform any other duty assigned by the Management.

PROFILE

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and skills :

· University degree (Bac+5) in Livestock and/or Fisheries production or any other related field ;

· Have strong skills in Zootechnics, Veterinary medicine, Aquaculture and results based monitoring and evaluation ;

· Have at least three (03) years of practical experience in management and monitoring of research projects/programmes ;

· Have demonstrated abilities in designing and developing scientific research programmes ;

· Have strong knowledge of Windows softwares (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)

· Be able to work under pressure in a multicultural environment ;

· Be 35 years old maximum when applying for the position ;

· Have good knowledge of the research and development environment in West and Central Africa and particularly in the UEMOA area ;

· Be a national of one of the member countries of UEMOA (note that the announcement is for a local position) ;

· Be well organized with demonstrated writing abilities in English and French ;

· Be able to travel within the subregion when necessary ;

· Have ability of cooperating with others, showing humility and be in a position to learn and develop oneself personnally and professionnaly ;

· Be immediately available

APPLICATION PROCEDURE The application should comprise a cover letter, a detailed CV, names and contact details (e-mail addresses,and telephone) of three (3) references. The letter will be addressed to CORAF/WECARD Executive Director, CORAF/WECARD Executive Secretariat - 7, Avenue Bourguiba, POBox 48 Dakar RP, Senegal. Applications will be submitted by e-mail ONLY at: rh@coraf.org and should reach CORAF/WECARD Executive Secretariat no later than 20^th July 2017 at 17:30. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. NB : Please use the reference codes indicated above as your subject in sending the e-mails and application file.