Programme Manager at KEMRI Wellcome Trust

We are now seeking to appoint a Programme Manager who can provide effective and efficient day-to-day administration and management of IDeAL.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the Director, IDeAL / Head of Training in managing academic training at the Programme
• Providing day-to-day management of all research training schemes under IDeAL - including organising and overseeing recruitment, registration of students, progress monitoring, final assessment
• Managing IDeAL’s administrative team and acting as the main point of contact with KWTRP management, and researchers
• Day -to-day management of IDeAL’s funding – including supporting training fellows with budget planning and approving expenditure.
• Managing the annual bussiness plan for generic skills training for all students and postdocs supported by IDeAL and other funding.
• Managing correspondence between IDeAL and institutions where IDeAL students are registered.
• Managing the establishment of a strong Alumni network amongst those trained by IDeAL.
• Ensuring proper keeping of training records for the purposes of M&E and reporting to funding agencies and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD in any discipline from a recognised university
• At least five years post qualification experience, three years of which include working as a project manager in research or capacity building initiatives or experience in managing postgraduate training.
• Computer literate; proficiency in Microsoft Applications including project management softwares
• Demonstrable knowledge of the process of developing bussiness plans, budgeting, and reporting to funder,
• A good understanding of the process of graduate training
• Experience in developing or managing electronic students information system

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong in management and administration
• Good planning and organisational ability
• Consultative approach with the ability to work under pressure and to prioritise
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team working skills with the ability to work in a multi-cultural setting
• Good oral presentation and writing skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidentiality