Regional Program Assistant, Research & Development Unit

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Malnutrition isn’t just a chronic problem, it’s an urgent problem. Millions of lives and voices are missing from our global economy and collective story – when they don’t have to be.
Every day, Nutrition International drives for better, faster ways to get improved nutrition to the people who need it most.
Formerly the Micronutrient Initiative, Nutrition International brings over 25 years of on-the-ground experience. We multiply impact by partnering with countries, donors and implementers to reach millions of people in more than 60 countries annually.
Whether we are conducting cutting-edge research, influencing policy, improving delivery or integrating nutrition to advance a range of Sustainable Development Goals, all of our efforts are guided by a single purpose: to create the most good for the people we serve.
We make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. It’s the difference between attending school and learning there. Between giving birth to a child and giving her life. It’s the difference between fighting a disease and surviving it. Between what could be and what never gets the chance.
At Nutrition International, when we nourish people, we nourish life.

JOB SUMMARY

Education Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other related field from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Experience5 years’ experience working in an office environment in a similar position. (Regional Program Assistant)3 years’ experience working in program management environment, preferably working in INGO set-up or Research and Development.Experience working with the Microsoft suite. Experience working with databases, an asset. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration Assist in preparing all necessary documentation related to activities, including grant agreements, contracts, purchase orders, travel letters, budget reallocations, project extensions and/or supplements, project completion reports, payment requisitions and regular project updates and project summaries. Assist R&D Unit staff with the management and tracking of budgets, milestones, reports to ensure that all obligations are met by the recipient and NI. Undertake day-to-day R&D-led projects administrative responsibilities such as determining funds available to project, preparing project estimated costs in consultation with the Regional Technical Advisor, the Director, Research, Innovation, and Evaluation and/or the Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Technical Advisor of the Research and Development Unit.  Monitor project budget expenditure and alert R&D Unit staff, as required.  General Administration Coordinate and arrange travel itineraries, flights, accommodation, airport transport, visas, travel authorizations, documentation folders and prepare expense statements for R&D staff, consultants as well as for participants of workshops organized by R&D Unit staff and for R&D Unit visitors. Assist with the organization and logistics for meetings and workshops for R&D-led projects. Complete expense claims report for R&D Unit staff. Provide general office administrative services to R&D Unit staff, such as fax, scanning, printing, photocopying and filing. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

Business management, Reporting, Project preparation and planning, Time management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree