Jobs at:
Wageningen University & Research Uganda

Vacancy title:
Admin manager

Deadline of this Job:
23rd of October 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Centre for Development innovation (CDI) is the interdisciplinary and internationally focused unit of Wageningen University & Research Centre. The proposed Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD) Plus Uganda programme is coordinated by CDI and implemented by Wageningen UR Uganda, the legal entity in Uganda, in partnership with NARO and private sector.

Wageningen UR Uganda is recruiting staff for an upcoming 4 year ISSD Plus project to be funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kampala. The programme aims to strengthen the development of a vibrant, pluralistic and market- oriented seed sector that is able to address key challenges that hamper the seed sector development such as seed quality assurance and availability of foundation seed. ISSD Plus project has 4 components: a) addressing bottlenecks in early generation seed; b) enhancing the Quality Declared Seed system and support Local Seed Businesses; c) promotion of uptake of quality seed and d) promotion of advanced vegetable variety/ seed use.

Starting date is as soon as possible.
Position: Admin manager
Duty station: Kampala
Reporting to: Chief of Party

The admin manager is responsible for ensuring efficient office operations and grants management. S/he is responsible for all administrative issues including office management, procurement, HR, IT, asset management and security. The admin manager will be supported by a grants officer and admin officer. The admin manager is part of the management team.

Job application procedure
For the detailed job advert please visit www.issduganda.org/news. For more information about ISSD and the position contact the Chief of Party on info@issduganda.org.

Shortlisting will take place continuously until the position is filled. Deadline for application is until the position is filled or latest 23rd of October 2016.

Interested candidates can send their application letter and CV (max. 6 pages) to hr@issduganda.org. Add job title in subject of mail and application letter. Please D0 NOT attach certificates or academic qualification.