Program Assistant Partnerships and Data Management

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CIMMYT seeks a Program Assistant for Partnerships and Data Management to support the Global Maize Program in Nairobi. The role involves system administration, data entry, partnership management, and contract lifecycle support. Requires a Master's degree and experience in data management and partnership relations.

• Junior level position with CIMMYT hosted by ICRAF in Nairobi.
• Master's degree in business administration or related field required.
• Experience in systems administration, data management, and partnership management needed.

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Program Assistant Partnerships and Data Management | ICRAF - The World Agroforestry Centre Program Assistant Partnerships and Data Management ICRAF - The World Agroforestry Centre Nairobi International Junior level Speaks English Application deadline: July 29, 2026 (7 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool CIMMYT is seeking a Program Assistant for Partnerships and Data Management to support the Global Maize Program in Nairobi, Kenya. The role involves administrative support for partnership management, data entry, and system administration. The candidate will also assist in contract lifecycle management and support communications and marketing campaigns. This position requires a Master's degree and relevant experience in data management and partnership relations. Candidate Requirements: Master’s degree in business administration or related field Experience in systems administration Experience in data management and analysis Experience in business intelligence and development Experience in customer/partnership relationship management Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Impeccable attention to detail Program Assistant Partnerships and Data Management – CIMMYT Reference number: 202647 Job status: In-progress Job category: Local Position Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya Download PDF Landscape Alliance Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. Landscape Alliance is the operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). CIFOR and ICRAF are independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers. Landscape Alliance is looking for a Program Assistant Partnerships and Data Management – CIMMYT Overview About our organization: CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. For more information, visit: cimmyt.org CIMMYT is hosted by World Agroforestry (ICRAF), a member of the CGIAR that is headquartered on United Nations Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya. We invite you to learn more about CIMMYT and World Agroforestry by accessing our web sites: www.cimmyt.org and www.worldagroforestry.org CIMMYT is looking for a: Program Assistant Partnerships and Data Management Provides administrative support to enhance management of the Global Maize Program partnerships, especially in Eastern Africa. Duties and responsibilities 1.System Administration: Administration of the software system being used by CIMMYT Global Maize Program (GMP) for management of intellectual assets and technology transfer . Provide / coordinate technical support for internal and external users of the system Data entry and data management, including implementation of a robust data quality control scheme. Support development and implementation of automated workflows, dashboards, and analytical reports Proactively utilize the data in the system to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvement and business development 2. Contract & partnership management . Provide administrative support for an assigned portfolio of agreements and the corresponding partners, primarily being users of CIMMYT maize products and services in Eastern Africa. Implement contract lifecycle management for assigned portfolio of agreements, including following up on leads, contract execution, monitoring/reporting, amendment, and close-out. Support communications & marketing campaigns, especially product announcements for Eastern Africa maize breeding pipelines. Requirements Master’s degree in business administration or related field Additional relevant work experience highly desirable (e.g., systems administration; data management; data analysis; business intelligence; business development / marketing; customer / partnership relationship management; monitoring, evaluation and learning; seed industry; contract management; etc.) Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Impeccable attention to detail. Education, knowledge and experience Master’s degree in business administration or related field Additional relevant work experience highly desirable (e.g., systems administration; data management; data analysis; business intelligence; business development / marketing; customer / partnership relationship management; monitoring, evaluation and learning; seed indust