Senior Program Associate, Research and Thought Leadership

at  SEARCA

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist in program and project development and management; coordinate activities related to proper implementation of RTL’s initiatives and projects, primarily on the disbursement and use of funds, and the preparation and submission of reportorial documents; backstops the implementation of SEARCA support programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

Bachelor’s Degree

IDEAL EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Development Economics, Agricultural Economics, Management, Development Communication, Community Development, Accounting, or related fields.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

3 years relevant work experience, preferably in a similar post, in a similar capacity.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

1. Proficient in project proposal development, primarily on project budgeting and accounting, and financial report preparation.
2. Experienced in project monitoring, particularly on budget disbursement, and financial administration and management
3. Skilled in liaising, coordinating, communicating, and networking with foreign and local officers /institutions.
4. Good management, organizational, and coordination capabilities.
5. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and client orientation skills.
6. Proficient in computer software applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, database, search engines).

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Project Cycle Management, Proposal Development, Southeast Asian agriculture and development landscape, Basic Accounting, Office Management
Applications will be received not later than 18 August 2024 or until a suitable candidate is accepted/hired.

1. Assist in developing concept notes and proposals, particularly in budget preparation, financial projections, and other requirements for the department’s flagship, core, and technical services projects.
2. Assist in identifying, and negotiating with experts/consultants to be involved in initiatives/projects.
3. Assist in the conduct of site visits to potential donors/funding agencies, institutional partners, etc.
4. Assist in developing and strengthening linkages and networks for collaborative activities and fund generation.
5. Support the implementation and monitoring of department’s workplans, programs, projects and activities by submitting required financial and administrative-related documents and reports and handling experts/consultants’ relations and contract management.
6. Prepare billings, analyze fund utilization, track resources and expense monitoring and follow up accounts receivables.
7. Assist in the organization and conduct of conferences, workshops, seminars, and other activities.
8. Support communication and knowledge management in the department focusing updating department’s activities in the SEARCA website, editing of technical reports and writing news reports and feature articles for dissemination.