Programme Assistant (Research) Job at Partnership For African Social & Governance Research

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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.
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