Job Description:Apply for the Project Analyst role at the International Potato Center (CIP) in Kigali, Rwanda. Support project coordination, reporting, and partner engagement under the Rwanda Biotech Capacity Building Project. Deadline: 26 September 2025.
About the Organization
The International Potato Center (CIP) is a member of One CGIAR, a global research partnership dedicated to achieving food security and transforming food, land, and water systems in the face of climate change. CIP has earned global recognition, including the World Food Prize and the Al-Sumait Award, for its groundbreaking work in improving nutrition and farming systems across Africa and beyond.
Position: Project Analyst
- Location: Kigali, Rwanda
- Type: Nationally Recruited Staff (for Rwandan nationals & permanent residents)
- Closing Date: 26 September 2025
- Reference Code: 2025/01/NRS/RW/SSA
Role Overview
CIP is recruiting a Project Analyst to provide critical coordination and administrative support for the Rwanda Biotech Capacity Building Project. This role ensures smooth communication between project partners, effective event organization, accurate data management, and compliance with donor and institutional requirements.
The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda, reporting directly to the Associate Scientist – Molecular Biologist.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily project activities and maintain the project calendar.
- Organize meetings, workshops, stakeholder consultations, and field visits.
- Collect, analyze, and organize data for project monitoring and reporting.
- Prepare agendas, draft minutes, and support documentation for partners.
- Manage project records and document repositories (SharePoint).
- Support training material development and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Provide logistical support for visiting partners, trainees, or consultants.
- Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Project Lead.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in project coordination, administration, or development projects (preferably in an international or research environment).
- Strong experience in organizing events, workshops, and field visits.
- Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel preferred).
- Ability to collect, manage, and report project data (M&E experience desirable).
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
- Collaborative team player, proactive, and able to work independently.
Why Join CIP?
- Work with a globally respected international research institution.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
- Opportunity to contribute to food security, nutrition, and gender equity.
- Contract duration aligned with the project timeline, ending 30 September 2027.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online via the official CIP portal: CIP Open Vacancies
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