Job Description
The Associate will;
- Assist with the design, implementation, and adaptation of the Consulting Team programmes and projects.
- Assist in planning and executing logistics needed to conduct Consulting programs and manage timely & friendly communication with programme stakeholders and partners.
- Support and contribute to the organisation’s strategic vision and the continued devolution of its programmes.
- Assist with facilitating programmes, including teaching workshops, leading discussions, and moderating panels.
- Integrate systems of evaluation and learning into each program to allow for data-driven decision-making, continuous learning, and program evolution based on results.
- Assist with building and maintaining systems to track essential programme metrics.
- Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans
- Assist with the intake process, assessing entrepreneurial needs and making appropriate recommendations.
- Support programme advocacy initiatives.
- Liaise with other staff and contribute to the organisation’s overall effectiveness.
- Support proposal development processes as needed.
- Maintain and manage all programme files, database, and documentation.
- Support with the preparation of contract agreement and other partnership documents.
- Organise external and internal meetings.
- Prepare requests for the advance of funds and/or direct payments.
- Advise and assist international and national consultants and others on all aspects of allowances, travel claims and other financial matters and calculate payments due for claims and services.
- Undertake other financial and administrative tasks on an ad hoc basis.
- Arrange for procurement of equipment, supplies and services.
- Arrange for equipment maintenance and insurance as required.
- Ensure the delivery of equipment and supplies procured.
- Maintain an equipment and spare inventory, including verification and transfer when required.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the Team Lead
Roles & Responsibilities
Qualification & Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a similar field
- At least 4 years of previous experience in project manager, project administrative and financial management or related work for a donor organisation, consulting company, or NGO is an advantage.
- Computer Literacy and Data Management skills
- Experience in administrative work, accounting/finance, economics, or other substantive area is required.
- Research and Problem-solving skills
Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies
- Advanced capability in the following technical areas:
- Programme Design and Implementation
- Programme Performance Management
- Programme Advocacy
- Policy Compliance and Governance
- Research Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Resource Allocation and Management
- Logistics Management
- Proposal Development