Background

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is a non-profit African organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It is dedicated to reducing poverty and improving health in Africa through the scientific understanding and application of insect science.

Responsibilities

The Project Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to assigned projects. Key duties include:

• Assisting in the planning and organization of project activities, meetings, and workshops.
• Managing project documentation, including filing, record-keeping, and data entry.
• Coordinating travel arrangements for project staff and visitors.
• Providing support in budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Administration, Project Management, Social Sciences).
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a project support or administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Contract Details

• Duration: 2 Years contract
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: Icipe Duduville Campus, Nairobi

• Assisting in the planning and organization of project activities, meetings, and workshops.
• Managing project documentation, including filing, record-keeping, and data entry.
• Coordinating travel arrangements for project staff and visitors.
• Providing support in budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Administration, Project Management, Social Sciences).