Program Assistant
Ref: PA – 02/13
Ref: PA – 02/13
Reporting to AGRA Program Officers and working closely with the grants management unit, the Program Assistant provides administrative, grants and logistical support to a program.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Assisting Program Officers in submitting proposals to the grants unit in the required AGRA format;
- Assisting the Program Director and the Program Officers in reviewing funding requests and processing declinations;
- Assisting the grants unit in following up on overdue reports and ensuring that the same are presented to AGRA in the required format;
- Processing all program administrative requirements including facilitating consultancies, travel, grants and contracts;
- Following up on program approvals for grant extensions, amendments, or cancellations and ensuring that all documentation required for the process is gathered and forwarded to the grants unit;
- Maintaining records of all program administrative expenses;
- Assisting Program Officers with research;
- Handling all conference, meetings and workshop logistical arrangements for the program and writing reports for the same;
- Handling phone calls and appointments for the Program Officers; and
- Receiving and recording all incoming correspondence and handling general enquiries for the program.
Key Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- Bachelors’ degree in business administration or a related field;
- At least three (3) years’ work experience in a closely related field, preferably in a not-for-profit organization;
- Computer proficiency, especially in MS Office applications; and
- Excellent command of English. Fluency in French will be an added advantage.
These positions will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, on a 3-year fixed-term contract.
Attractive remuneration packages commensurate with the responsibilities of the positions will be negotiated with the successful candidates.
For more information applicants can visit the AGRA website:www.agra-alliance.org.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for these roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the relevant reference number.
To be considered, your application must be received by 22 February, 2013 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way
Muthangari, Westlands
Nairobi, Kenya
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way
Muthangari, Westlands
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: agra@deloitte.co.ke
Tel: +254 20 423 0000
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