Reports to: Head, Capacity Development Unit (CDU)

Location: Amman, Jordan 

Reports to: Head, Capacity Development Unit (CDU)

Location: Amman, Jordan 

Main purpose of the position

Responsible for day to day administration of the Unit and support to CDU Training officers on ICARDA CDU activities

About ICARDA

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization temporarily based in Beirut, Lebanon supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA is committed to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through agricultural research, and the equitable use of natural resources. For more details: www.icarda.org

Main responsibilities

• Responsible for giving the necessary administrative support to CDU Training officers within the daily management of ICARDA Capacity Development activities: Group courses, Degree, Non-Degree Training, Internships and online courses.
• Keeping updated CDU database for Group courses, Degree - Non-Degree Training and Internships
• Updating ICARDA CDU webpage
• Updating CDU section of ICARDA Document Repository
• Administrative support to ICARDA In house and Guests seminars
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of CDU    

Education, qualifications and experience

• Secondary education and vocational skill requiring study/training 1-2 years’ experience
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, good team-player, excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent command of the English language.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic including drafting skills
• Experience in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and other computer applications such as web based contacts database systems, web content management, social media tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and extra hours needed
• Experience in working in an international, multi-cultural environment will be an advantage    

Terms of appointment, salary and benefits

Depending on the availability of funds, the initial contract will be for 1 year which will be probationary period. Subsequent employment is determined based on the performance and continued need for the position.

How to apply

Please apply online at www.icarda.org/iea/. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women. 
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.