Job Vacancy: Project Coordinator, IBP
Kenya
Expected start date: Immediately.
International Budget Partnership (IBP) collaborates with civil society organizations in countries around the world to use budget analysis and advocacy as a tool to improve governance and reduce poverty.
Expected start date: Immediately.
International Budget Partnership (IBP) collaborates with civil society organizations in countries around the world to use budget analysis and advocacy as a tool to improve governance and reduce poverty.
IBP’s work in country is focused on
strengthening the impact of civil society advocacy on country level budget
policies and outcomes. Through deep and sustained engagement within countries,
IBP provides support to build expertise and skills of civil society actors
involved in budget advocacy.
It also strengthens the partnerships
and dialogue between these groups and other stakeholders in the budget process,
including government.
IBP-organized advocacy, research,
technical assistance and networking are all integral components of IBP’s work
in country.
The International Budget Partnership Kenya (IBPK) is looking to appoint a Kenyan national as Project Coordinator to support the IBPK operations in terms of logistics and administration, and provide support to the implementation of IBP programs as required.
The International Budget Partnership Kenya (IBPK) is looking to appoint a Kenyan national as Project Coordinator to support the IBPK operations in terms of logistics and administration, and provide support to the implementation of IBP programs as required.
In addition, the Project Coordinator
is responsible for key communications support functions for all IBPK
undertakings.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
Administration and logistics of IBPK
Main duties and responsibilities include:
Administration and logistics of IBPK
- Performs all administrative and logistics
functions in relation to events organized by IBPK, including making
arrangements for the venue and catering, contacting vendors as may be
required, inviting and confirming participation of invitees to events,
preparing all the materials and handouts needed at the meetings,
reimbursing participants as appropriate, and ensuing that all vendors
correctly invoice and are paid for services provided
- Performs all administrative and logistics
functions to ensure that all office equipment are properly functioning,
and that there is an adequate supply of office stationary and supplies
- Performs all administrative and logistics
functions in relation to IBPK staff travel within Kenya
- Supports the IBPK’s country manager and/or
finance consultant team settle all payments to all vendors, and help in
the proper recording of transactions
- Publishes all approved content on IBPK social
media outlets
- Liaises with IBP DC as needed.
Maintains, manages and updates the IBPK’s corporate communications
(mailing list for publications, newsletter, contact database etc.)
- Performs all other related tasks required for
the general functioning of IBPK, or as instructed by the Country Manager
Support of IBPK Programs
- Regularly updates the IBPK program reporting
database for the quarterly and annual reports, and liaises with both the
Country Manager and the IBP DC office to finalize these entries
- Assists the Country Manager and Research
Analyst on various research products as needed
- Assists in facilitating trainings and
workshops at national and county levels organized as part of IBPK programs
- Proposes weekly content for the IBPK social
media platforms for approval by the Country Manager
- Maintains links with media, parliament and
others accountability actors in Kenya and recommends to the Country
Manager whom IBPK should be reaching out to share and discuss new
information and analysis generated by IBPK
- Supports the Country Manager as needed in
providing key CSO partners, government and media with technical assistance
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 2 years of combined experience in
office administration, project coordination, communications support roles
- Good written and verbal communication skills
in English; able to communicate effectively with partners, consultants and
vendors, as appropriate
- Able to identify potential problems and
generate alternative courses of action
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to
thrive in and contribute to a culture of collaboration and teamwork in a
diverse work environment
- Demonstrates very high level of organization;
a strong ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines and to
document work done
- Ability to work independently with minimal
supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office package
required; proficiency with other specialist software applications,
desirable
- Proficiency in Kiswahili, desirable
Salary: Commensurate with experience, very competitive
benefits.
To apply:
To apply:
Send a cover application letter and
resume by email toapplications@internationalbudget.org.
Please put “Country Manager for South
Africa” in the subject area.
Applications will be accepted until
the position is filled. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
International Budget Partnership is an Equal Opportunity employer.
International Budget Partnership is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status.