Programme Assistant (Temporary Assignment, 06 months)

Bioversity International is a global research-for-development organization. Our vision is that agricultural biodiversity nourishes people and sustains the planet.

We deliver scientific evidence, management practices and policy options to use and safeguard agricultural biodiversity to attain sustainable global food and nutrition security. We work with partners in low-income countries in different regions where agricultural biodiversity can contribute to improved nutrition, resilience, productivity and climate change adaptation.

Bioversity International is a CGIAR Research Centre.

For further information on Bioversity International, consult our Web page at:

www.bioversityinternational.org

Key Responsibilities

Based at Bioversity Internationals HQ near Rome, Italy, under the supervision of the Initiative Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and follow up with delegated tasks and deadlines. In particular, the incumbent will:

Perform administrative tasks such as assembling and preparing documentation; drafting routine letters, liaising with internal staff on a variety of activities / issues, liaising with external agencies or people, preparing visual presentations;

Perform administrative activities such as establishing operational systems and processes; assisting in the review, recording and answering of correspondence; assisting with library and knowledge management processing tasks;

Organize logistical arrangements for meetings, seminars and conferences, and preparing

minutes of meetings; Organize and maintain an electronic file sharing system; Any other duties as required

Qualifications and competencies

Essential qualifications & competencies

Secondary school education supplemented by office training. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in an international working environment. Proficiency in relevant software packages (Excel, databases, Word). Knowledge of standard office procedures. Excellent command of the English and Italian languages, both written and spoken. Sound interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills; courtesy, tact and the ability to

establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.

Sound personal organization, priority setting, problem solving and accuracy skills.

Strong client orientation and service approach.

Sound judgment and initiative; ability to work with independently within assigned areas.

Desirable qualifications and competencies

University degree.

Terms and conditions: This is a locally recruited temporary position. The monthly salary will be Euro 2,568.75, and the contract will be for a period of 06 months.

Applications: Please apply online through Bioversity Job Opportunities web page ( http://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/ ) by clicking the Apply button, completing the online application and attaching the required information, no later than 24 October 2018. Please note that in the application you are required to provide the contact details (address, telephone number and e-mail address) of at least three referees, which Bioversity will contact for short listed applicants.

Bioversity is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity.