- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience3 – 4 years
- LocationKilifi
- Job FieldProject Management
Your Background and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
- Minimum of 3 to 4 years of relevant experience
- Proven experience managing multiple administrative tasks in a demanding, time sensitive work environment Proven experience managing multiple administrative tasks in a demanding, time sensitive work environment.
- Preferred demonstrated implementation or MEL of knowledge related to effective education research, teacher training, education technology, and/or girls’ education and empowerment.
- Experience planning or implanting domestic or international education programs
- Experience supporting and/or conducting research and ability to proficiently articulate findings in the English language
- Very good command of English Language and Swahili is required.
- Highly proficient use of contemporary digital platforms for collaboration and communication.
- Commitment to inclusive programming that encourages full participation of individual regardless of gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or other marginalized status.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including governments, private sector, teachers, higher educational institutions, schools, donors, etc.
- Ability to work well on a team, including eliciting and incorporating input, delegating tasks, and providing respectful feedback where appropriate.
- Proficient in Microsoft office products, including and especially Excel.
- Clear, succinct, and compelling communication skills, both oral and written.
- Outstanding interpersonal and intercultural skills.
- Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in Kenya.
Your Daily Tasks
- Day to day administration of the project including the research component.
- Provide input to internal/external reports, presentations, and other products in close coordination with Project Director.
- Plan and implement logistical support for all program needs, may include event planning, travel arrangements, schedule meetings, etc.
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities including data management and analysis if assigned.
- Responsible for the program internal and external communication; tasks may include, the management of email inboxes and program contact information, draft written communications, contribute to program communication tools (newsletters) and social media efforts.
- Correspond with stakeholders including county government, school officials, teachers, and staff members. Also to ensure permissions are sought with the country authorities before implementation of activities. Guidance and/or approval before engaging higher level government and executive stakeholders may be required.
- Serve as point of contact for teachers, CSOs, head teachers, government officials, and facilitators.
- Contribute to writing and organizing program reports and proposals as needed.
- Accurately perform financial administration tasks (check requests, sub-award approval level, PAM, vendor RFP, etc.). Develop a sound understanding of the purpose and reason for each required task consistent with policies.
- Reconcile transaction reports and update cost projections in coordination with HQ PO and PD.
- Oversee sub awardee relationship management and reporting.
- Regularly review updates to IREX policies and procedures to ensure financial and program compliance.
- Communicate proactively with staff members and supervisor on project development.
- Develop scope of work and manage progress of Research consultant, STEM Education Consultant and research firm.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to IREX on recruiting.ultipro.com to apply.