Sunday, November 1, 2015

Grants and Portfolio Manager (Lusaka, Zambia)

Do you want to make a difference?
Do you want to improve the lives of the poor?
If so we want to hear from you.
WorldFish , a member of the CGIAR Consortium, is an international, nonprofit research organization. CGIAR is a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for a food secure future. CGIAR research is dedicated to reducing rural poverty, increasing food security, improving human health and nutrition, and ensuring more sustainable management of natural resources. It is carried out by the 15 centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in close collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector.
WorldFish is committed to meeting two key development challenges: 1) improving the livelihoods of those who are especially poor and vulnerable in places where fisheries and aquaculture can make a difference and 2) achieving large scale, environmentally sustainable, increases in supply and access to fish at affordable prices for poor consumers in developing countries.
A unique opportunity has arisen for gifted individuals to contribute to the mission of the organization.
Grants and Portfolio Manager (Lusaka, Zambia)
The Grants and Portfolio Manager will provide project administration and budget management support to the Scientists in Zambia office.   The role will be responsible for setting up donor funded projects in OCS (finance and project management system), maintaining project data in OCS, FTE and budget revision, assisting Scientists in contracts review and management and as a liaison with headquarters pertaining to project and budget management related matters.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Efficient and effective project (CRP and bi-lateral grants) administration and budget management support to the Zambia team
  • Accurate budget preparation for projects and ensure that budget is in line with donor guidelines and WorldFish full cost recovery
  • Taking clearances from HQ, preparation of partner and consultancy contracts is in line with donor budget and WorldFish standard legal clauses. Must come up with a tracking system of MOAs and contracts to avoid delays
  • On time in setting up new projects in OCS prior to grant start up and ensure accuracy of project data e.g. proposals and concept note
  • Responsible in updating and maintaining the project data in the various master files in OCS
  • On time FTE and budget revisions as and when they are required to avoid projects’ under or over spending
  • Assist Project Leader to monitor projects’ deliverables are completed on time to avoid delay in reporting
  • Ensure that payments to partners and consultants are on time and according to the payment schedules and in line with the outputs stipulated in the contracts
  • Provide assistance in developing an inventory for storing all important documents of the projects and WorldFish in country
Competencies Required:
  1. Possess strong organizational and time management skills to process tasks efficiently.
  2. Possess comprehensive knowledge and understanding of standard office procedures.
  3. Experience in budget management and tracking of donor funded grants (projects)
  4. Strong IT skills with knowledge and familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
  5. Ability to work under pressure.
  6. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a dispersed team with colleagues in rural hubs
  7. Excellent written and spoken English language skills
  8. Demonstrated commitment to quality through accurate and timely deliverables
Highly Desired
  1. Good people management skills and customer service orientated.
  2. Ability to interact positively with people in a multi-cultural environment.
  3. Experience in a global organisation
Education Requirements
1. ACCA part iii, CIMA managerial, Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Executive Secretary-ship or equivalent.
WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package, a non-discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment. Interested applicants are invited to submit your application and the following information with subject line “Application: Grants and Portfolio Manager <Candidate Name>” to worldfish-zambia@cgiar.org and specify where you saw the job announcement 9th April 2015:
i)  A letter of application including a 300 word (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.
ii) A current curriculum vitae
iii) Names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience
Please visit our website at www.worldfishcenter.org for more information on the organization.
This position will be based at the WorldFish Regional office in Lusaka, Zambia. This is a national position. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
WorldFish is committed to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality
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