The Organization
ICARDA is a non-profit international agricultural research center in a worldwide consortium of 15 centers, supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The CGIAR is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). With a staff of over 400 scientists and support personnel, representing more than 45 nationalities, ICARDA addresses two key areas of agricultural research: germplasm improvement (cereals and legumes) and natural resource management. The Center has a global mandate for barley, lentil and faba bean improvement, and a regional mandate for the improvement of wheat, chickpea and forage and pasture legumes. A major emphasis is placed on the conservation and management of land and water, and improved productivity of small ruminants in integrated farming systems in the dry areas. The Center’s research and training programs are implemented in partnership with national programs and, in most cases, with other CGIAR centers, as well as advanced research institutes in both developing and industrialized countries.
The Position
ICARDA is seeking a Grants Management Officer to be based at ICARDA’s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria. The Grants Management Officer will report directly to the Head of the Project Development Coordination Unit (PDCU), under the overall supervision of the Assistant Director General for International Cooperation.
Within the PDCU, the Grants Management Officer will have responsibilities in three related areas:
1. Maintaining databases on operational projects, grant proposals, and donors.
2. Management of grants (including grant agreements, partnership agreements, coordinating donor reporting, etc).
3. Assisting in the identification of information on existing and potential investors.
Specific tasks will include:
Maintaining an established database of operational projects.
Maintaining an established database of grant proposals and tracking submissions.
Establishing and maintaining a database on current and potential donors.
Managing grants, including processing grant agreements, developing project/partnership agreements, monitoring donor reporting obligations, and coordinating the submission of donor reports.
Maintaining information on all projects (correspondence, agreements, contracts, etc).
Assisting in the identification of new avenues for resource mobilization, including analysis of traditional and potential investors.
Qualifications and Experience
Postgraduate degree in an agricultural or development related field and/or information management or public/business administration.
Familiarity with concepts of project development and grants management.
Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office and database management applications.
Excellent comprehension and writing skills in English language.
Excellent interpersonal skills in working with multi-disciplinary teams of professionals from different cultural backgrounds within an international environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.
Additional desirable attributes include:
Experience with project/grant management for non-profit organizations, ideally in an organization with international research and/or development mandate.
Familiarity with the CGIAR and international agencies and donors.
Familiarity with developments in intellectual property rights related to research products.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for an initial period of one year, renewable thereafter annually. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a savings scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered international school (KG–Grade 12).
Living in Syria
ICARDA’s headquarters is situated 30 km south of Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city. In addition to the internationally accredited school, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff. Syria has many historical and archaeological sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international airlines fly into Damascus and Aleppo.
Method of Application
Qualified applicants should download and complete the ICARDA employment application form (MS Word or PDF), and send it with a recent photograph and any other relevant supporting documents (non-returnable) to:
Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org
NOTE
1. If sending application by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.
2. Quote reference INT-RA/0616/06 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 10 May 2006.
ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women.
