AfricaRice: CORIS Project Assistant-Controlling

CORIS Project Assistant-Controlling

Ref: GSS/06/DR4D/2020/34

The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is seeking a highly qualified Project Assistant-Controlling who will be based at the AfricaRice Headquarters in Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire. He /she will work under the Leadership and supervision of the CORIS (COVID 19 Response Rice Seed) Project Coordinator.

About AfricaRice
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is a leading pan-African rice research organization committed to improving livelihoods in Africa through strong science and effective partnerships. AfricaRice is a CGIAR Research Center. It is also an intergovernmental association of 28 African member countries, with headquarters in Côte d’Ivoire.

Job purpose
Under the Leadership and supervision of the CORIS (COVID 19 Response Rice Seed) Project Coordinator, the
Project Assistant-Controlling will assure the availability of certified rice seed in Côte d’Ivoire and support the project Coordinator.

Responsibilities
The CORIS Project Assistant is responsible to (i) assure controlling of the seed production of CORIS, (ii) support the project partners with technical advices, (iii) support the Project Coordinator with a focus on monitoring and controlling aspects. S/He will conduct activities with specific tasks that include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee the controlling of the seed production (breeder, foundation, certified seed) related to CORIS Project
• Identify best practices, report it and integrate it at project level
• Identify challenges in the seed production and provide information if possible, solutions or propositions
• Support partner companies and partner structures in controlling and monitoring
• Support AfricaRice consultants in the respective countries in controlling of the seed production
• Support the Project Coordinator in communicating with Project partners in 5 countries
• Support the Project Coordinator in coordinating activities with the consultants in 5 countries
• Supervise the seed production through a digital monitoring tool (internal reports)
• Write progress reports for donors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications/Selection Criteria
Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in Agriculture or Information Technology or related fields.

Work Experience and key Competencies Required
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Knowledge Management or Digital Technologies
• Experience in the rice or seed production sector
• Hands on mentality

Language
The candidate should communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in English or French with a good working
knowledge of the other language.

Terms and Conditions
• This is a regional recruited position
• AfricaRice provides an attractive international salary and benefits package and a collegial and
gender‐sensitive working environment.
• The initial appointment is for one year’s and five Months with the possibility for renewal based on
performance and availability of funding.

How to apply
• Only online applications will be considered (If you encounter any technical issue on the career site
during your application, or you are prevented to proceed with your application until its final
completion: Please kindly revert to us along with the screenshot of the issue through this email:
africariceHR@cgiar.org. Applications are not allowed through this email.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To Apply click on this following link: http://eservices.africarice.org/application/index.php and follow these below
instructions:
1. Create an account if you are a new user, if not log on with your credentials to access your account
2. Register with your personal details
3. Select “CORIS Project Assistant-controlling”
4. Follow the step by step application procedure.

Not later than 29 October 2020.
AfricaRice promotes equal opportunities and believes that the diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. We thank
all candidates but remember that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information on AfricaRice,
please visit our website at: www.AfricaRice.org