Senior Research Administrator - CPHR at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Manage project payroll in consultation with finance and HR department.
• Preparation of project Performance contract reports;
• Review and submission of effort reports for assigned project personnel
• Be knowledgeable on risk identification and management in project implementation.
• Managing project logistics and travel.
• Maintaining a program database and close-out reports for projects for reference.
• Review of project work plan for appropriateness and completeness while tracking performance periodically
• Organizing and coordinating meetings, seminars, trainings, disseminations forums with stakeholders;
• Provide administration support for the initiation, implementation and study closure;
• Liaise with Administration, HR, Procurement, Finance and regulations office and principal investigators
• Represent the project in community forums, stakeholder meetings, and external engagements.
• Maintain organized records of all project-related documents for accountability
• Ensure smooth flow of information between the field and the project office

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years relevant working experience.    Mandatory
• Knowledge of guidelines/procedures on management of projects.    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Project Management, Project Administration, Research Administration, Public Administration.    Mandatory
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Project Management, Project Administration, Research administration or Project planning    Mandatory
• Certificate in Project Planning and Management.    Mandatory
• Supervisory Course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results; and    Mandatory
• Have a CPA -K    Mandatory
• Be a member of ICPAK and in good standing    Mandatory
• Experience in grant application will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Organizational and time management; Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and prioritize task    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills; Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills are essential    Mandatory
• Financial and Technical; Strong accounting skills with software like Microsoft office and excel    Mandatory
• Regulatory and Ethical Knowledge; Understanding of research regulations, compliance requirements and ethical guidelines.    Mandatory
• Analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.    Mandatory
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.    Mandatory