Grants and Contracts - Intern

International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Ref.: 2021/001/INTERN/KE/SSA Grants and Contract - Intern The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic Grants and contracts intern to provide support to the Grants and Contracts team in SSA.

The Position: The Intern will assist in supporting Grants and Contract (GnC) activities in SSA and will report directly to the Regional Grants and Contract Manager, CIP-SSA. Key responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting of sub-grant and collaborative agreements for review by GnC Manager.

• Assist in the drafting of Compliance Matrix for new awards for validation by GnC Manager.

• Assist in ensuring compliance of donor requirement including timely submission of donor technical and Financial reports through sending of reminders to PMU, PBC and PI.

• With support of GnC Manager coordinate with PMU and PI in follow up action for sub- grant agreement with due end dates.

• Support in sub-grants close-out process including drafting of close out letters. • Support in documentation of GnC documents as guided by GnC Manager/Systems Officer.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Selection Criteria

field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Professional Course certification in Project Management or an equivalent • Advanced level of MS Office.

• Prior internship experience in Grants and Contracts will be an added advantage. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. • Demonstrated analytical skills with a focus on details.

• Flexible interpersonal and teamwork skills.Why should you consider this opportunity? • CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the- art R&D background.

• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.

• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

What are we offering?

• Excellent working environment.

• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

What are the conditions?

The position is an internship position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The internship will be for a period of six months.

How to apply?

Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/internships/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on April 28, 2021 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org. CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women 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.