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    Programme Assistant, Community Resilience and Livelihoods at - Nairobi, Kenya - Echo Network Africa

    Echo Network Africa
    Echo Network Africa Nairobi, Kenya

    4 days ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Echo Network Africa (ENA) formerly Kenya Women Holding (KWH) is a woman led, women serving development institution that works with other like minded stakeholders to empower, position and advocate for women with specific focus on young women, women with disabilities and women from marginalized communities

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Programme Assistant will support programme work in the Community Resilience and Livelihoods Programme Center, and will contribute to programmatic and administrative duties including resource mobilization.

    KEY TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Programme Assistant is responsible for:
    Programme Support and Delivery


    • Support the Programme Manager in the design, planning and implementation of strategies within the focus area.
    Assisting in planning and overseeing of significant events within the Programme Center.
    Maintaining programme center calendar and sending out reminders of impending appointments.
    Preparing documentation for financial and programmatic reporting.
    Typing letters and reports as may be required from time to time.
    Processing requests for payments to vendors and suppliers.

    Resource Mobilization and Fundraising

    Support fundraising for implementation of the Programme Center's mandate as per the ENA Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027.

    Participate in resource mobilization efforts to identify opportunities and support development of concept papers and proposals for submission to prospective donors.

    Facilitate research and study on community resilience and livelihoods focus area in relation to Gender
    Equality Women Empowerment (GEWE) and Gender Equality Social Inclusion (GESI).

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Manage and update Programme Center Contact Data Base.
    Mobilize participants and stakeholders to attend programme meetings and forums.


    QUALIFICATIONS

    ACADEMIC:

    • Diploma in Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences or any other related field. A degree is an added advantage.

    EXPERIENCE
    At least two years' related experience in programme planning and implementation.
    Report writing and knowledge of project life cycles
    Experience in resource mobilization (proposal development and submission).
    Good understanding of community resilience and livelihoods context in Kenya.


    PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
    Not Applicable


    SKILLS

    Strong Organizational Skills:
    Ability to operate in a performance driven environment with minimum supervision.

    Ethical Conduct:

    A commitment to upholding professional ethics and integrity in all programme center activities, including confidentiality, accuracy, respect for diverse perspectives and in accordance to ENA's core values.


    Stakeholder Relations:
    Develop and maintain positive relationships with all programme center beneficiaries, participants and partners.

    Compelling Communication Skills:
    Polite, Clear and excellent communication including phone etiquette.


    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
    Tech savvy
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Ability to multitask
    Ability to pay attention to detail
    Creative thinking
    Proper compositional practices
    Strong organizational skills
    Excellent Time Management


    SUPERVISION RECEIVED
    The job holder is accountable to the Programme Center Manager – Community Resilience and Livelihoods


    SUPERVISION GIVEN

    The job holder directly supervises the following:

    • None
    LIMITS OF AUTHORITY/ CONTACTS

    Programme Center Documents

    ENA Programme Policy
    Programme Center Reporting Data Bases


    OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    Certificate of Good Conduct
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