The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for an experienced Country Manager and to lead the design and implementation of CIP Rwanda Country strategy by positioning CIP’s research and development agenda in Rwanda and the great lake region (DRC and Burundi). This position is engaged primarily in the design and implementation of project related research activities in the country to strengthen CIP’S research in a holistic manner by interlinking specific disciplines into a systems approach. The selected candidate should be committed to using research for development in a complex cooperative environment of research and development partners, specifically focusing in capacity building of partners in a PPP approach, in alignment with CIP’s regional and global priority setting.

About CIP: CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector.

CIP works with partners in over 20 countries to improve diets and incomes of poor people in Africa, Asia and Latin America through scientific research, innovation, and capacity strengthening. Focusing on potato and sweetpotato as food systems entry point, CIP’s programs seek to strengthen broader agri-food systems to generate economic, social, and nutritional benefits for farmers, enterprises and consumers emphasizing the priorities of women and youth. CIP emphasizes the synergies between social and bio-physical sciences as a core strategy for making breakthroughs in our understanding of complex development challenges in food and agriculture and for our ability to overcome these. Within this pluralistic strategy, qualitative social science has a central, and increasing place for explaining human and institutional behavior and assessing benefits and risks for human development.

The position: The Country Manager and Scientist will report to the Regional Director Africa and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.

Key Responsibilities:

Country Manager (50%)

• Working closely with the Regional Director, and regional team to develop and lead implementation of a strategic direction and plan for the country program.
• Working closely with project Principal Investigators (PIs) and Global science Leaders to coordinate integration and implementation of in-country projects, aligned with strategic country plan.
• Ensure that structures and systems follow CIP standards, and that they support program delivery and promote management coordination and efficiency throughout the country.
• Play the role of institutional representation at country level with donors, partners, regional fora and networks, programmatic meetings/institutions, CGIAR regional meetings, to support projects.
• Provide timely and effective oversight of the financial position of the country program including identification and implementation of required changes to match funding levels.
• Maintain safe & healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Identify key country partners, build, and develop partnerships based on country activities, interact with partners at a country level, be the country focal point for global partners in coordination with Regional Director to collaborate with CIP’s Capacity Building on Operations.
• Monitor operations team (facilities, IT, procurement, communications, budget), quality and quantity of resources in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards (CIP's and donors) to support project portfolio
• Lead and mentor the country team to ensure the effective staff management framework, contribute to their performance reviews and identify succession and development plans.

Management of research and development activities (50%)

• Lead a large review of crops grown and production in major agro-ecologies.
• Design a research program to effectively improve the integration of improved, biofortified and climate resilient sweetpotato and potato varieties into existing agro-ecologies where these crops play and important role.
• Collaborate with breeders, seed system specialists, nutritionists and agricultural economists to reach the program objectives.
• Work with leading sweetpotato and potato experts in a variety of disciplines to reflect on the current state of knowledge on these important crops production systems and current and potential role in the context of climate change.
• Support on meeting the need for sustainable intensification and rapid urbanization on the African content.
• Lead the development and promotion of new research projects addressing key aspects of the food science agenda with appropriate roles for CIP and research partners.
• Write technical reports and communicate fluently with team members of CIP and partner organizations.

What are we looking for?

• PhD or MSc degree in agronomy, seed system or related field, preferably in potato or sweetpotato.
• At least 8 years of professional experience at a senior operating role in a global research organization or business enterprises in multiple countries or equivalent.
• Strong track record of establishing and managing strategic partnerships with funders, governments, international organizations, and the research community in India.
• Strong knowledge and experience of management practices to enable the creation of appropriate country implementation plans.
• Proven expertise of leading funding initiatives and managing complex proposal development processes.

Leadership competencies:

• Planning and managing staff to achieve quality results.
• Value honesty, integrity, and diversity.
• Building and maintaining partnership and relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of local language is desirable.

How to apply

How to apply?

Please Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references (preferable recent supervisors). Screening of applications will begin on March 30, 2024 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This position will NOT work or have contact with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments. We promote democratic governance and work with parliaments and parliamentarians to articulate and respond to the needs and aspirations of the people. The promotion and protection of human rights and international humanitarian law (IHL) is an important objective of the IPU.

Within the framework of its Human rights and Peace and Security policy goals, the IPU cooperates closely with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Through cooperation led by the IPU Committee to Promote Respect for International Humanitarian Law, we advocate for the protection of civilians and combatants in conflict around the world through the adoption and ratification of relevant laws and treaties. Respect for and implementation of the Geneva Conventions are part of the key objectives sought. We also work to enhance parliamentary action for the implementation of IHL more generally, including the anti-personnel mine ban convention, for the protection of refugees and for ending statelessness.

Furthermore, the IPU enjoys long-standing cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the common pursuit to promote synergies between UN human rights mechanisms and parliaments. We do so in the belief that parliaments can make a strong contribution to national implementation of the recommendations made by these UN human rights mechanisms. Following in the footsteps of our cooperation with the CEDAW-Committee, the IPU is now engaging for this purpose with the UN Human Rights Council and its Universal Periodic Review, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Similar engagement with two other UN human rights treaty bodies is foreseen.

Mission: Under the supervision of the Secretary of the Committee to promote respect for international humanitarian law, and within the framework of the work of the Human Rights Programme led by the Manager of the Human Rights programme, the consultant will undertake, in particular the following tasks:

International humanitarian law (60%)

• Draft correspondence to Parliaments to support action regarding statelessness, refugee protection and IHL;
• Support the implementation of capacity building and awareness raising activities for parliaments on statelessness, refugee protection and IHL related issues;
• Research parliamentary action and strategies in support of eliminating statelessness, in particular gender discrimination in nationality laws.
• Contribute to development of an IPU survey and research on parliamentary action in follow up to pledges made at the Global Refugee Forum
• Support preparation of and follow up to the IHL’s Committee meetings on the occasion of IPU Assemblies and between Assemblies
• Support in the organisation of missions carried out by the IHL Committee
• Provide IHL input and support to the work of other IPU bodies dealing with peace and security, as well as human rights, and others as relevant.

Human Rights (40%)

• Attend and report on meetings in Geneva of the UN human rights mechanisms with whom the IPU has established – or foresees to establish – cooperation;
• Contribute to internal reflections on how to strengthen the engagement of the IPU and our Member Parliaments with these mechanisms and on how best to collect and disseminate information on good practices of engagement;
• Carry out research on the work of parliaments on children’s rights, and possibly other topics covered by the other UN human rights mechanisms;
• Help with the organization of virtual or in-person meetings and other activities of the Human Rights Programme involving partners and other organizations
• Perform any other assignments related to the work of the Human Rights Programme as required.

Requirements:

• University degree in law, political science, international relations, or related fields;
• Experience in human rights / international humanitarian law-related research or work. Knowledge of the functioning of national parliaments will be appreciated;
• Sound research, analytical and organisational skills;
• Ability to work and organize work independently;
• Excellent writing skills in English, as well as good knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages an advantage;
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office applications, Internet).

Time frame and conditions

The External Collaborator shall be expected to complete up to 150 days of work between 1 May and 31 December 2024 at a daily rate of CHF 293. The number of days will be pro rata the start date of the consultancy contract. Subject to annual review of performance and the continued availability of funds, the consultancy may be extended.

Location

The consultancy will ideally be based at the IPU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland with the possibility of flexible work arrangements. The work may involve occasional travel, the costs of which will be covered by the IPU.

Employment conditions

The Consultant is an independent contractor, is not considered to be an official or employee of the IPU and is not subject to the IPU Staff Regulations and Staff Rules. The Consultant is not entitled to recover from the IPU any income tax payable in respect of the fee provided under this contract and shall be solely liable for the payment of any national income tax due in respect of the emoluments payable under this contract. The External Collaborator will not be included in the IPU pension scheme.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should also include limitations on availability within the timeframe of this consultancy.

The deadline for applications is 8 April 2024. Applications should be sent by email to job@ipu.org with “Consultancy international humanitarian law/human rights” in the subject line. Interested applicants are requested to send their applications to job@ipu.org.

Applicants will only be contacted if they are under serious consideration. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The Building Sweeter Livelihoods project linked to the MIONJO program in Southern Madagascar, which is financed by the World Bank, is a 26 months effort started by 15th May 2023. The objective of the project is to improve the opportunities of subsistence and resilience of communautary organisations through the development of sustainable seed systems and value chains of orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP). Business Enterprise Development & Management is key to the development of economically viable OFSP value chains in the 10 districts project’s intervention zone (Ampanihy Ouest, Betioky Atsimo and Toliara II in Atsimo Andrefana Region; Ambovombe, Beloha, Tshihombe, Bekily in Androy Region; and Amboasary-Atsimo, Betroka, and Taoloagnaro in Anosy Region). An international consultant will be recruited to conduct market assessments and feasibility studies to determine the best approaches for developing sustainable OFSP value chains; followed by the support to CIP staff who will work with community-based organizations and government institutions for their further capacity building. The Business Enterprise Development consultant will also be involved in supporting business skills development of one medium-scale OFSP puree processing enterprise in Toliara. The international consultant will operate in the CIP offices in Toliara and Ambovombe, with extensive travel throughout Southern Madagascar by road. The international consultancy will last for three (03) months (65 working days): one month (25 days) in the field and two months (40 days) working remotely.

1. Objective

Major responsibilities are as follows:

• Design and conduct feasibility study including market assessment and cost-benefit analysis for OFSP puree and its derived processed products.
• Develop the business plan for one medium-scale and forty-eight OFSP puree processing business enterprise in the south.
• Design a template that can be used by CIP and its partners to support the development of business plans of small-scale OFSP processing enterprises in Southern Madagascar.
• Design and train CIP’s staff related to the business management of OFSP processing enterprises.
• Collaborate with CIP’s Food Technology Associate Scientist in the conceptualization and design of consumers preferences surveys of OFSP processed products.

1. Deliverables

• One Feasibility study of OFSP puree and its derived processed products conducted.
• One consumer’s preferences survey OFSP processed products conducted.
• One business plan for medium-scale and forty-eight for each small-scale OFSP puree processing business enterprise developed, at least 6 CIP’s staff are trained related to business development.

1. Selection Criteria

• At least Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agro-business management or Marketing specialization.
• At least 8-12 years of experience.
• Depth understanding of agricultural value chains, including the processing sector.
• Experience in marketing food products and exposure to agribusiness assessment and business plan development.
• Experience in designing and conducting feasibility studies.
• Experience in analyzing (Survey) data.
• Experience in good reporting and mapping application using.
• Experience in designing gender-responsive interventions preferred.
• Experience in project setup and management preferred.
• Experience in capacity building and knowledge transfer.
• Ability to use MS Office package.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in French and English.

1. Time frame

• Consultancy contract will be for 65 days.

How to apply

Conditions: This is international position requires international experience in similar position.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 28 March 2024 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The consultant will not be in contact with children or vulnerable adults.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

Background

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments. We promote democratic governance, institutions and values, working with parliaments and parliamentarians to articulate and respond to the needs and aspirations of the people. We work for peace, democracy, human rights, gender equality, youth empowerment, climate action and sustainable development through political dialogue, cooperation and parliamentary action.

The IPU works to achieve equal participation of men and women in politics. It provides support to parliaments in advancing gender equality, increasing women’s political participation and leadership and transforming into gender-sensitive institutions that deliver on women’s rights. The IPU also works to enhance youth participation in parliament and empower young parliamentarians. To do so, the IPU assists parliaments in building capacities of their members and staff and in taking action to promote inclusive participation and empowerment of women and youth in and through parliament. The IPU provides such assistance through projects of support implemented jointly with parliaments at the national level in several countries.

Objectives

The consultant will assist the Youth and Gender programmes in establishing and implementing projects of support to national parliaments in countries already benefiting from IPU support in advancing gender equality and women’s and youth empowerment in and through parliament. Among such parliaments are also parliaments in countries in transition in West Africa where transitional national councils have requested the IPU to support the empowerment of their women and young members and to back up their work towards enhancing the participation of women and youth in parliament.

This entails the planning, implementation, coordination, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of projects of support. The Consultant will also carry out other tasks in support of both programmes as required.

Deliverables

Under the supervision of the Manager of the Youth participation and Gender partnership programmes, the Consultant will contribute to:

Establishing and implementing projects of support to parliaments

• Project management, including: needs assessments, planning, budgeting, preparation, organization and execution of project activities. The Common Principles for Support to Parliament shall be applied in the management of projects.
• Monitoring and evaluation, including: establishment of baselines; collection of quantitative and qualitative data; preparation and conduct of qualitative surveys and interviews; analysis of results, change and impact; adaptation of project implementation as required; reporting on advancements; and identifying lessons learned.
• Strong coordination with parliaments and experts, including: correspondences; missions to beneficiary countries and IPU events; logistical preparations; liaising with parliamentary committee and caucus officials; and meeting with parliamentarians, experts, and other high-level officials.
• Communications, both internal and external with parliaments and partner organizations. Support for the development of communication tools and documents, including news stories and regular updates for the IPU website, is also envisaged.
• Collection of data and information to contribute to research projects and publications, including on youth and women in parliament, as required by the Youth and Gender programmes.
• Coordination and facilitation of the participation of beneficiary parliaments to IPU global and regional events.
• Drafting of project documents (terms of references, programmes, activity and donor/annual reports, etc.) as well as speeches and briefing notes as required.
• Responding to queries and requests for information received by the IPU.
• Cooperation with staff in other IPU programmes on joint projects and facilitation of coordination, as necessary.

Additional tasks required by the Youth and Gender programmes

• Promote and implement campaigns of which the IPU is part, such as the I Say Yes to Youth in Parliament! campaign, the Not Too Young to Run campaign or the iKnowPolitics project, and provide IPU support to parliaments in this regard.
• Support the organization of online and offline youth and gender-related IPU meetings.
• Participate in meetings, consultations, group discussions and other events with stakeholders and partners, and draft minutes.
• Support ad hoc research and analysis on youth and gender matters at country level and globally. This can be used for background notes, briefings, meeting documentation and speaking notes.

Occasional ad hoc assignments related to the work of the Youth and Gender programmes may also be required.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following: IPU personnel, members and staff of parliaments, representatives of regional and international partners (including the United Nations, regional parliamentary associations, etc.), experts, and representatives of youth and gender organizations

Requirements

• University degree in political science, international relations, law, or a related field. Specialization in youth or gender studies would be an advantage.
• At least five years of experience in work related to youth participation, gender equality and/or women’s rights.
• At least five years of experience in project management, including managing multiple projects simultaneously and in different cultural and political contexts.
• Experience in a parliamentary setting as well as familiarity with the work of international organizations.
• Experience of work on a project of support to a parliament.
• Complete fluency in English and French. Fluency in other languages an asset.
• Excellent drafting skills in English and French.
• Personal attributes of initiative, self-motivation, and sound judgement; aptitude for human contacts and resourcefulness; team spirit; adaptability to varying working environments and conditions.
• General computer skills (MS Office applications, internet).

Time frame and conditions

The Consultant will undertake this work, on a full-time basis, over a timeline commencing on 1 May 2024 and concluding on 30 April 2025. During this period, they shall be expected to work 220 days (7.5 hours/day). In principle, the Consultant shall be based in the IPU Headquarters in Geneva, with possibility of telecommuting.

The IPU shall cover the expenses related to the missions that the Consultant will need to carry out for purposes of the above assignments.

The Consultant is an independent contractor, is not considered to be an official or employee of the IPU and is not subject to the IPU Staff Regulations and Staff Rules. The Consultant is not entitled to recover from the IPU any income tax payable in respect of the fee provided under this contract and shall be solely liable for the payment of any national income tax due in respect of the emoluments payable under this contract.

How to apply

Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter stating why they are the right candidate for this consultancy and a proposed daily rate for the assignment. The letter should also include any limitations on availability within the timeframe of the consultancy.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 (Central European Time) on 11 April 2024. Applicants will only be contacted if they are under serious consideration. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Applications should be sent by e-mail to job@ipu.org with ‟Last name First name, Consultancy, Youth and Gender Programmesˮ in the subject line. For further information about the consultancy, please contact postbox@ipu.org.

Organizational setting and reporting: Under the supervision of the Director of the Support Services Division, the incumbent will provide assistance and support to the human resources, financial and administrative activities of the Division.

Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the administrative assistant will be entrusted with the following duties:

• Assist the Director of the Division with administrative tasks as required (approximately 20%);
• Assist in the distribution of incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence within the Division;
• Assist with the calculation and preparation of payment instructions for temporary staff and external collaborators ensuring appropriate currency conversions and deductions; and allocate costs among cost centres based on authorized requests;
• Assist with the preparation of invoices and statements for assessed contributions and the preparation of correspondence with Member Parliaments concerning their contributions;
• Assist in the preparation of contracts for temporary staff and external collaborators;
• Assist with administrative correspondence in French and English, including personnel contracts, various attestations, customs, VAT exemption, business cards, tax forms, visa requests, etc.;
• Type and format letters, documents, tables and statements;
• Update and maintain files and keep records relating to the work of the Division, including personnel records;
• Assist with the reception in case of unforeseen temporary need;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of the Division and colleagues working in the Division and consistent with the role and responsibilities of the position.

The work involves frequent interaction with the following:

Staff of the Secretariat
Job applicants, temporary staff and external collaborators
Vendors and clients

Results expected:

Timely delivery of results. Work to be produced efficiently and professionally. Effective and timely liaison and interaction with colleagues and concerned parties internally and externally.

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation. Practical approach to problem solving. Aptitude for mathematics.
• Planning and organizing: Identifies priority activities and assignments. Adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work with accuracy under time constraints and pressure.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in French and English. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Technological awareness: Work experience in office software packages (Windows, Microsoft office, MS Word, Excel etc.) is required.
• Teamwork: Build and maintain positive working relationship with co-workers and the public. Aptitude for human contacts and resourcefulness. Team spirit. Adaptability to varying working environments and conditions. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the relevant technical field and to develop own information technology skills.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school or equivalent diploma;
• Experience: At least three years’ experience of administrative and secretarial activities, of which preferably at least one year in an international organization, particularly in relation with administrative procedures and human resources, including experience with bookkeeping;
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the IPU. For the post advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Assessment:

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.

Compensation:

The Inter-Parliamentary Union offers an attractive salary and benefits package comparable to that of other international organizations headquartered in Geneva. The net salary for this position starts at CHF 71’936 commensurate with education and experience.

Employment policy:

The position will be filled through a local recruitment process that will be open to internal and external applicants.

The IPU is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Qualified women, individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

English and French are the two working languages of the IPU. From among equally qualified candidates, priority will be given to the applicants from the under-represented regions at the IPU. There will be a probation period of 9 months

This position will be based in Geneva. It will be for an initial period of two years, renewable depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

How to apply

Applications should be addressed to:

Director, Support Services
Inter-Parliamentary Union
5, chemin du Pommier
Case postale 330
CH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
(Switzerland)

Tel: +41 22 919 4150
Fax: +41 22 919 4160
E-mail: job@ipu.org

Subject line: Administrative Assistant G4 – Support Services Division

Applications should be received on or before 16 April 2024. In order to ensure prompt and efficient processing of your application, candidates are required to provide, together with their resume and the IPU job application form (available at: https://www.ipu.org/work-with-us/vacancies), a detailed covering letter explaining how you meet each of the position requirements of the position with concrete examples.

Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Research Associate in data and information systems management, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

About CIP

CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on potatoes, sweet potatoes, Andean root and tuber crops, and sustainable management of natural resources. CIP’s vision is to contribute from its areas of expertise to the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular those goals that relate to poverty, hunger, child and maternal mortality, and sustainable development. CIP has its headquarters in Lima, Peru with staff and activities in locations across Africa, Asia and Latin America. CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector.

About the role

The International Potato Center (CIP) through the Sweet GAINS project has been working at modernizing sweet potato breeding programs, by improving excellence in the management of breeding data. The position will support these efforts for Root and Tuber Crops (RTB) in Sub-Saharan African (SSA), Latin America and Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

• The data and IT specialist will be part of the data management team overseeing RTB breeding and seed data management systems.
• Understand existing tools used for data capture and assist in the developing modules that extend the scope for the current tools.
• Respond to ICT support requests from CIP breeders and partners in a timely manner through WhatsApp/telegram/telephone/field visits.
• Contribute to writing standard operating procedures for RTB breeding data management.
• Lead capacity building efforts among project collaborators and partners in data collection, storage and management. Act as lecturer in these trainings.
• Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and routines, including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools.
• Contribute to development and management of germplasm data management systems for RTB invitro and invivo germplasm collections at KEPHIS, Mugaga, Kenya.
• Designing (in collaboration with subject area specialists) and implementing comprehensive, gender-aware, monitoring and evaluation systems to assure that quality data (both quantitative and qualitative) are collected, entered, and stored for project use and documented for eventual public use.
• Contribute to development of additional dashboards to enable routine monitoring of social science data coming from the field.
• Support other information management activities at CIP.
• Keep up to date with the latest tools and resources, including open-source software, for the collection, management, storage and sharing of data and information.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information collected.
• Perform any other activity as assigned to by the supervisor.
• Supervise a junior data management staff member.
• Be committed to using research for development in a complex cooperative environment of research and development partners. The work will require travel within Sub Saharan Africa.

What are we looking for?

• MA/MSc degree in Information Systems, Database Management, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• At least six years research experience in the design and implementation of data management systems.
• Experience working with integrated database systems preferably for research projects, including large-scale socioeconomic and/or biological surveys e.g., MySQL or MS SQL Server.
• Knowledge and experience of mobile data collection systems.
• Knowledge and experience of Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge and experience in cloud services administration (like AWS or Linode).
• Experience with database design, database management and computer programming, and with the application of quality assurance standards and procedures.
• Understanding and experience of working in applied agricultural research preferred.
• Experience in software and web application programming. Knowledge of PHP scripting language and development in WordPress preferred.
• Good judgement, adaptability, and willingness to take initiative when appropriate.
• Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in research or project implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and good personal organization skills.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP works with partners in over 20 countries to improve diets and incomes of poor people in Africa, Asia and Latin America through scientific research, innovation, and capacity strengthening.
• CIP’s programs seek to strengthen broader agri-food systems to generate economic, social and nutritional benefits for farmers, enterprises and consumers emphasizing the priorities of women and youth in particular.
• CIP emphasizes the synergies between social and bio-physical sciences as a core strategy for making breakthroughs in our understanding of complex development challenges in food and agriculture and for our ability to overcome these.

What are we offering?

• Excellent working environment.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Fixed term contract of 8 Months with possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply

Visit the following link: (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/) and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on April 08, 2024, and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only.

This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals are particularly encouraged to apply.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Background

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments. It is the oldest political multilateral organization in the world, dating back to 1889. The IPU promotes the peaceful settlement of conflicts through dialogue and negotiation. Its mission is to work for stronger parliaments and better democracies. Its current membership stands at 180 Member Parliaments – www.ipu.org

The IPU Division for Member Parliaments and External Relations is responsible for the organization of the two annual statutory Assemblies of the IPU, while working to enhance relations with member parliaments and advance towards universal membership of the IPU. It also takes the lead in the organization of the World Conferences of Speakers of Parliament (every five years – next edition scheduled to take place in July/August 2025 in Geneva) and the Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue (every two years, next edition in Rome in June 2025). The Division also works to enhance the parliamentary dimension to international cooperation, helping to develop a parliamentary perspective to the work of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and the G20.

Tasks

The intern would work directly under the supervision of the Director and assist in carrying out various tasks as part of the Division team. This will include the following:

• Assist the Director with drafting communications to member Parliaments;
• Conduct research on parliamentary action in follow-up to IPU resolutions and other decisions;
• Support IPU efforts of parliamentary diplomacy, especially as these relate to the situation in the Caucasus and the work of the IPU Task Force on the peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine;
• Provide support in the organization of the 149th IPU Assembly (Geneva, October 2024);
• Support in-house collection of IPU documents for archiving;
• Other tasks as may be required.

Requirements

• University degree in international relations, political science, law, history or a related field.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Sound research, analytical and organisational skills, strong drafting skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international, multi-cultural environment;
• Attention to detail and high-quality, speedy delivery of tasks;
• A high level of discretion, political tact, and commitment in carrying out responsibilities;
• Good communication skills;
• Fluency, both oral and written, in English. Working knowledge of French is an advantage. Additional languages are an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel; advanced use of the Internet including the use of social media tools.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-tasking and flexibility.

Duration of internship

The contract will run from 6 May to 20 December 2024 at 80%.

Location

The internship will be carried out at IPU Headquarters in Geneva.

Remuneration

The IPU will pay the intern a monthly allowance of CHF 1’200 (part-time).

How to apply

Applications with "Intern – MPER" in the subject line.should be addressed to the:

Director, Support Services
Inter-Parliamentary Union
5, chemin du Pommier
Case postale 330
CH-1218 le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
Tel: 41 22 919 4150
Fax: 41 22 919 4160

e-mail: job@ipu.org

Applications (curriculum vitae and cover letter) should be received on or before 18 April 2024.

Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.