Operations Senior Coordinator N-23-85

The International Potato Center (CIP) is searching an outstanding and experienced candidate as Operations Senior Coordinator for our hosted organization the Wyss Academy for Nature in the region.

The Wyss Academy for Nature at the University of Bern brings together scientists business leaders policymakers and communities to codesign innovative solutions to pressing interconnected problems such as climate change biodiversity loss land use change and rising inequality. Our vision is to achieve a just and sustainable world in which nature conservation and human wellbeing reinforce each other. To this end our evolving institution comprising four Regional Stewardship Hubs in Europe South America East Africa and Southeast Asia connects creative minds to jointly research develop implement and empower technical social economic institutional and policy innovations at the interface of nature and people.

About the role: the selected candidate will coordinate all the administrative and logistical services required for the operation of Wyss Academy in Madre de Dios region under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Programme Manager. This position also supports in the implementation of the Learning Monitoring and Evaluation strategy of the Wyss Academy. This position will be based in Puerto Maldonado Madre de Dios.

Key responsibilities:

Administration and Finance

• Oversee the procurement of goods and services for Madre de Dios office in according to the CIP s and Wyss Academy s standards and policies.
  
• Support the organization of logistics including travel workshops and office management.
  
• Coordinate IT issues with CIP and Wyss Academy headquarters in Switzerland.
  
• Maintain Puerto Maldonado staffing data uptodate
  
• Liaise with the Programme Managers in the monitoring and review of partners reports.
  
• Support the Programme Managers with project budget monitoring and review.
  

Learning Monitoring and Evaluating (LME)

• Provide support in the implementation of the Learning Monitoring and Evaluation strategy of the Wyss Academy.
  

Other activities:

• Participate in meetings or external activities in the name of Wyss Academy under the request of the Hub Director or the Regional Programme Manager.
  
• Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures.
  

Requirements

What are we looking for

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Financial Management Operations or related fields.
  
• Master s degree in Business administration Economics Finance or Accounting would be an advantage.
  
• At least 5 years experience performing similar functions preferably in an environment of international organizations or NGOs.
  
• Experience creating and managing budgets grants administration and reporting.
  
• Proficient in MS Office especially in Excel.
  
• Excellent communication and networking skills and fluency in Spanish and English both written and oral.
  
• Working knowledge of Portuguese and French are an asset.
  

Benefits

What are we offering

• Great career opportunity in an international organization.
  
• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
  
• Oneyear term contract with the possibility of renewal.
  
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.