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• Carry
  out regular reviews and prepare summarized updates and briefs on
  advancements in biosafety policy and regulation, compliance, risk
  assessment and management.
• Develop
  a detailed work plan for program activities in Uganda in consultation with
  the supervisor. Performance will be evaluated in reference to this work
  plan.
• Support
  in organizing training workshops, communication workshops, and
  consultations and prepare reports for all activities conducted
• Produce
  and disseminate newsletters, communication briefs, regulatory documents,
  and any other document as will be guided by the work plan and country
  needs
• Manage
  the program’s online and print communication systems
• In
  charge of developing budgets for program activities in consultation with
  the supervisor and keep track of expenditures in liaison with the office
  administration and submit timely accountabilities for all program
  expenses, and
• Perform
  any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor and / or IFPRI.

• The
  USAID Project Senior Program Assistant – Biosafety should hold a Master’s
  Degree in Biological Sciences from a recognized institution and a minimum
  of two years post qualification experience in any of the following:
  science policy formulation, biotechnology and biosafety policy
  development, research and development, social development, specifically in
  relation to Uganda.
• Past
  experience in working with donor funded programs is highly preferred.
• Possess
  excellent planning, budgeting, and reporting skills
• Highly
  self-motivated, dynamic, and out-put oriented
• High
  level of integrity and commitment to work
• Proven
  communication and analytical skills
• Sound
  knowledge of Uganda’s science and technology policy environment and policy
  making in the country
• Clear
  knowledge of Uganda’s biotechnology and biosafety landscape
• Possess
  the ability to work in a multi-sector and multi-cultural environment
• Excellent
  computer skills in office applications as well as demonstrated ability to
  manage and utilize online information resources and media
• Proven
  ability to multi-task as needed, consistently meet deadlines, and manage
  time well.
• Demonstrated
  professional level of attention to detail and accuracy of work

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