Barman/Waiter, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi

Barman/Waiter, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi
Closing Date: Sunday, 05 September 2010

ILRI/CGIAR Campus, Nairobi
Agricultural Research;
Cultural Research;
Developing Countries;
Environmental Degradation;
Human Resources;
Latin America;
Livestock;
Oral Communication;
Poverty Alleviation
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Stephen Siegelman
Vacancy Number: REF: BW/FO/08/10
Department: Finance and Operations
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years – renewable

The globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps to reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries. ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff work in partnerships and alliances with organizations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest NGOs, universities and research organizations in the world. ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our staff are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa and in Asia and Latin America. We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres sponsored by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
The Position

ILRI seeks to recruit a Barman/Waiter within the Housing, Catering and Conferencing unit whose job purpose is to provide food and beverage services to ILRI staff and other guests.

Responsibilities

    * Ensure the bar is adequately stocked at all times;
    * Ensure that there are no expired items are in the bar stock;
    * Perform and monitor the movement of stock at the bar;
    * Collect cash for items served and deposit with the cashier daily;
    * Promote beverage sales;
    * Ensure proper storage and care of operating equipment;
    * Ensure prompt service and clearance at the bar counter and bar surrounding area;
    * Ensure a comprehensive handover is performed with all in-coming shift staff;
    * Ensure general cleanliness in the bar area at all times.

 Requirements

    * Minimum Diploma in Food and Beverage services;
    * Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience;
    * Good computer skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook;
    * Good written and oral communication skills.

Terms of appointment

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan nationals only.  The position is on a 2-year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Job level and salary

This position is job Grade 1B, Level 2 with a starting gross salary of KES 34,000 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided within ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff Scheme. 

Applications

Applications, addressed to the Human Resources Director, must include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience (but not related to the applicant) should be emailed to: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 5 September 2010.

 The position title and reference number “BARMAN/WAITER: BW/FO/08/10” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find out more about ILRI, visit our website at www.ilri.org
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.