ICARDA

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ICARDA, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, is a non-profit research organization with 201-500 employees. ICARDA is supported by CGIAR and works to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, and improve environmental health in the face of global challenges. The organization currently has three open positions. ICARDA is actively hiring for three on-site positions: * **Administrator - Turkey Office (Temporary Contract):** This position, based in Ankara, Turkey, involves providing secretarial, administrative, and financial support to the Turkey Office. Key responsibilities include coordinating administrative and logistics aspects of events, managing visa and residency processes, and liaising with the headquarters. This is a 6-month temporary contract with a monthly honorarium. * **Beirut Office Administrator:** Located in Beirut, Lebanon, this role supports the Lebanon, Jordan & Palestine Country Manager. Responsibilities include providing secretarial and administrative support, coordinating events and travel logistics, handling visa and residency matters, managing procurement and petty cash, coordinating with banks and tax authorities, and supporting the Director General. * **Readvertisement - Barley Breeder:** This position is based in Rabat, Morocco. The Barley Breeder will lead ICARDA's barley improvement program, focusing on developing improved barley germplasm. Responsibilities include utilizing modern breeding tools, developing partnerships, securing funding, and publishing research. The job postings highlight the following technology stacks used at ICARDA: * **Administrator - Turkey Office:** Secretarial Support, Administrative Support, Financial Support, Event Coordination, Logistics Management, Visa Coordination, Document Management, Audit Support, Procurement Management, Confidentiality, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Time Management, Flexibility, Teamwork. * **Beirut Office Administrator:** Secretarial Support, Administrative Support, Logistics Coordination, Event Coordination, Visa and Residency Processing, Procurement, Petty Cash Management, Customs Clearance, Time Sheet Preparation, Bank Coordination, Tax Coordination, Confidentiality, Problem Solving, Time Management, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ERP proficiency. * **Readvertisement - Barley Breeder:** Barley Breeding, Genomic Selection, Speed Breeding, High-Throughput Phenotyping, Biometric Designs, Staff Management, Partnership Development, Research Proposal Development, Scientific Publishing, International Representation ICARDA offers a primarily on-site work environment. The Administrator positions in Ankara, Turkey, and Beirut, Lebanon, are both on-site roles. The Barley Breeder position in Rabat, Morocco, is also an on-site position. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at ICARDA and the current job openings: **1. What are the key responsibilities of the Administrator positions?** The Administrator positions involve providing secretarial and administrative support, coordinating events and logistics, and managing various operational aspects of the office. **2. What qualifications are required for the Administrator roles?** The Administrator roles require a BSc in business management or equivalent, with specific experience in secretarial work and office/administrative support. Fluency in English and the relevant national language is essential. **3. What is the scope of the Barley Breeder position?** The Barley Breeder will lead ICARDA's barley breeding program, developing improved barley germplasm adapted to stress-prone environments. **4. What are the terms of appointment for the Beirut Office Administrator position?** The Beirut Office Administrator position is a nationally recruited role with an attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months’ maternity leave, and 15 days’ paternity leave. The initial contract is for 3 years, renewable subject to performance and funding. **5. How long is the contract for the Turkey Office Administrator position?** The Administrator - Turkey Office position is a 6-month temporary contract.