Programme Assistant Job in Kenya

Job Title: Programme Assistant

Hiring Organization: Echo Network Africa
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES Competitive
Date Posted: 03/24/2024

Key Tasks, Duties And Responsibilities

The Programme Assistant is responsible for:

Programme Support and Delivery

Support the Programme Manager in the design, planning and implementation of strategies within the focus area.
Assisting in planning and overseeing of significant events within the Programme Center.
Maintaining programme center calendar and sending out reminders of impending appointments.
Preparing documentation for financial and programmatic reporting.
Typing letters and reports as may be required from time to time.
Processing requests for payments to vendors and suppliers.

Resource Mobilization and Fundraising

Support fundraising for implementation of the Programme Center’s mandate as per the ENA Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027.
Participate in resource mobilization efforts to identify opportunities and support development of concept papers and proposals for submission to prospective donors.
Facilitate research and study on community resilience and livelihoods focus area in relation to Gender
Equality Women Empowerment (GEWE) and Gender Equality Social Inclusion (GESI).

Stakeholder Engagement

Manage and update Programme Center Contact Data Base.
Mobilize participants and stakeholders to attend programme meetings and forums.

Qualifications

Diploma in Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences or any other related field. A degree is an added advantage.

Experience

At least two years’ related experience in programme planning and implementation.
Report writing and knowledge of project life cycles
Experience in resource mobilization (proposal development and submission).
Good understanding of community resilience and livelihoods context in Kenya.
Professional Membership

Skills

Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to operate in a performance driven environment with minimum supervision.
Ethical Conduct: A commitment to upholding professional ethics and integrity in all programme center activities, including confidentiality, accuracy, respect for diverse perspectives and in accordance to ENA’s core values.
Stakeholder Relations: Develop and maintain positive relationships with all programme center beneficiaries, participants and partners.
Compelling Communication Skills: Polite, Clear and excellent communication including phone etiquette.

Personal Attributes