Programme Assistant (Research) Job at Partnership For African Social & Governance Research… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Partnership For African Social & Governance Research.
Description:
The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is an independent, non-partisan pan-African not-for-profit organization established in 2011 and located in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support in the preparation of grants agreements/MoUs, proposals, programme reports and service contracts.
- Coordinate logistics for the Research Programme workshops/meetings.
- Organizing travel for PASGR Research Programme staff for meetings within and outside Kenya.
- Provide support in the preparation and tracking of research budgets and programmes of work.
- Support and carry out monitoring and evaluation activities for the research programme. Collect and collate data for the department’s monitoring and evaluation.
- Respond to general enquiries about PASGR research programmes and activities, as well as requests from research communities.
- Assist in the overall development and implementation of new and ongoing projects.
- Screen proposals submitted on new projects for basic completeness and handle related follow-ups, provide support on minute taking for internal programmatic meetings and arrange appointments for meetings of senior staff with senior government officials, donor representatives and members of PASGR network.
- Principal assistant to the head of programme
Skills and Knowledge and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year’s experience in programme support.
- Prior work experience in a non-profit organization.
- Attention to detail and efficient tracking of all active projects.
- Ability to think ahead, take personal initiative, work both independently and as a team member, collaborate and coordinate with others.
- Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and also internet research.
- Knowledge and experience in conducting literature reviews and report writing.
- Some background in finance and M&E will be an added advantage.