About our organization
The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent
research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex
role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of
the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and
environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with
partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations
for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi,
Kenya, and research is conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin
America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different
donors.
About the position
Under the supervision of SEA
Regional Coordinator, the Regional Office Secretary shall ensure the
effectiveness and efficient on managing the administrative function of the
Regional Office in support to the Regional Coordinator by providing Information
and Data, effectively monitoring and manage the agreement between ICRAF
Regional Office and donor communities, handling Confidentiality both data and
information in conjunction with other units involve and/or country offices
under Southeast Asia Region, improve and maintenance Protocol Procedures and
making follow up on the deadline and commitment made between the donor communities,
functional units across the SEA Regional Office.
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Requirements
- Minimum bachelor degree (S1) in Economics, Forestry, Communications, Secretary, or equivalent qualifications and experience.
- At least 5 years working experience as Executive Secretary, preferably in an international working experience.
Personal
Competencies
- Excellent communication skill English, both verbal and written.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office and or other program suitable to support the work.
- Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and to take initiative and exercise good judgement.
- Demonstrated high degree of courtesy tact, discretion, good judgement and ability to maintain Highly Confidential matter.
- Superior Interpersonal and Communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people of different national and cultural backgrounds and to be an effective team player.
- Strong service orientation, creativity and capability to be flexible to respond to changing requirements.
- Competence in personal organization, priority setting and accuracy, with the ability to work effectively under Time Pressure and manage multiple Priorities.
- Always meet the Deadline.
Terms of offer
The
World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a
collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff
diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified
women. This is a national position and will be for a
period of 2 (two) years, subject to 6 (six) months probation
period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and
availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
- A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
- Detail curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses
All correspondence should be addressed to the
Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Southeast Asia Regional
Office via email: icrafsea-hr@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application
for REGIONAL OFFICE
SECRETARY” on their application letters and email
submissions.
Applications will be considered until March 31, 2015
or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Please note that only short-listed applicants
meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
