Our client is an International social
justice organisation that focuses on grant making, works through implementing
partners in East Africa with the goal of advancing reforms in land,
livelihoods, rights, media and civic participation, particularly for women and
youth.
We are looking for an individual with
strong programme management skills and specifically those with expertise
working through partners with a focus to fill the position of Program Assistant.
The role will provide administrative,
logistical and grant making support as well as developing and maintaining
grantee relations.
Reporting to the Program Officer,
your core responsibilities will be:
- Liaise with grantee organisations to ensure
timely and accurate preparation and presentation of financial and
narrative reports. This also entails reviewing and raising any
discrepancies in grantee reports
- Support Program Officers in coordinating
grantees proposals documents, production of briefing book and maintain
minutes for all program specific activities. This also includes vetting
grantee proposals to ensure compliance with organization’s policy and
providing timely feedback to grantees on their applications
- Assist in the management of grant portfolio
according to the organisations policy.
- Regularly research and report on relevant
program issues.
- Assist the Program Officers in management of
program budget allocations.
- Participate in program meetings and grant
monitoring site visits.
- When need be, represent the organization at
grantee and partner events.
Requirements: We
wish to discuss this position with highly skilled and motivated professionals
who hold a first degree from a recognized University; have at least 5 years
proven experience in working with implementing partners, and in addition
possess:
- Ability to prioritize work assignments, handle
multiple tasks independently
- Capacity to undertake internet based research
- Ability to work with diverse teams
- Has initiative and follow through skills
- Accepts supervision and feedback well,
demonstrates reliability
Your application should include an
up-to-date CV highlighting relevant skills and experience, names and contacts
of three professional referees, daytime telephone contact and email address by
close of business Friday, 12th July 2015
Applications and enquiries to recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Applications and enquiries to recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
