FOOTPRINT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
IS SEEKING
A PROGRAM ASSISTANT
The Job
FootPrint Business Solutions is seeking a Program Assistant for Metabiota, Inc. to support implementation of the USAID Emerging Pandemic Threats PREDICT project in Côte d'Ivoire. This position will report to the Country Coordinator.
About Metabiota
For more information, visit www.metabiota.com
Who You Are
You are a self-motivated, enthusiastic and outstanding team player adept in assisting scientific research and office operation You are highly organized, and take responsibility for timely completion of tasks to meet program development needs_ You have good training and work experience in a science team or company, and have good understanding of biological principles. You are bilingual (English and French) with excellent interpersonal skills. You are willing to travel and take on office maintenance responsibilittes.
Responsibilities :
Responsible for assisting with field operations, laboratory activities and repository Iogistics in Côte d'Ivoire to
- Assist with planning and organizing field sampling activities, human and wildlife as needed
- Assist with data entry into database
- Assist with managing lahoratory supplies serving Metabiota's research project implementation this may include assisting in procurement, and supply tracking and management
- Assist with coordinating logistics for visiting scientists from Metabiota as well as visitors that are engaged in Metabiota's in-country project
Experience required :
- 1+ years expenence working with international organizations in the biological/biomedic.al sciences
- Participation in collaborafive projects with government
- Experience with budget development and tracking
- Experience in field activities with governmental health agencies or hospitals will be a plus
Education :
- Bachelor degree
- Education in accounting, finance, secretariat andlor project management
Skills :
- Fluent in written and spoken English and French
- Excellent computer skills
- High sense of self-motivation, responsibility, team spirit, work independence and efficiency
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism that promotes relationships of trust and respect while working with all levels of clients, subordinates, supervisors and colleagues in challenging settings
Please send your resume to the following email: sbah@footprintguinee.biz
