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    Activity Associate - Nairobi, Kenya - DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

    DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.
    DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc. Nairobi, Kenya

    3 days ago

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    DAI is a global development company working on the frontlines of international development consulting. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability

    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    The Activity Associate will support the Activity Manager(s), Activity Specialist(s) and wider technical team with managing several large multi-year buy-in activities with significant labor and/or field presence, with support from technical advisors and the ATI team.

    Responsibilities include supporting technical and management support to buy-in activities, working with the technical and operational teams to identify and mobilize resources in support of implementation, and supporting USAID clients.

    The Activity Associate will support generating buy-in activity scopes of work, supporting the design of procurements and grants programs, tracking budgets, coordinating travel and other administrative support tasks as needed across ATI's portfolio.


    KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Support the management and track buy-in activity implementation progress by personnel, consultants and subcontractors, ensure it adheres to the approved workplan and deliverable schedule, and troubleshoot deviations with supervision of an Activity Manager.

    Support development and review of technical deliverables and contribute to subsequent learning.

    Support on all matters related to the buy-in, including but not limited to contractual, operational, MEL, reporting, and financial matters.

    Support the development of calls for applications/proposals and all related solicitation documentation; work with the Technical team to integrate technical guidance and requirements.

    Prepare grant/subcontract modifications.

    Provide assistance to grantees and subcontractors in areas of submitting proposals, achieving and maintaining compliance with USAID regulations, reporting, and other areas in which partners may require support.

    Ensure assigned buy-in activities are managed in accordance with USAID regulations and DAI Procurement policies.

    Liaise with implementing parties to ensure proper MEL data capture and data quality to contribute to overall ATI project MEL reporting.

    Carry out any other tasks as requested by the Activity Manager.

    Under supervision of the Activity Manager and relevant grants and procurement personnel, provide procedures and policy guidance and interpretation for program staff as well as grantees and subcontractors to ensure adherence to the Activity policies.

    Assist the grants and procurement teams in chairing technical evaluation committees and recording committee member evaluations and feedback.
    Assist the review and analysis of proposal budgets to ensure the costs are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and consistent.
    Assist the grants and procurement teams in carrying out pre-award responsibility determination of prospective grantees.

    Provide background information to the grants and procurement teams in preparation of negotiation memos for submission to USAID, supporting the development of first drafts.

    Assist to review grant/subcontract invoices and grant financial reports for accuracy and eligibility.
    In tandem with relevant technical staff, generate buy-in scopes of work and budgets as needed.
    As needed, support the project's procurement and operational staff in administrative and operational needs.
    Coordinate and schedule travel for project staff and consultants.
    Travel to regional offices as required.


    REPORTING
    The Activity Associate will report to the Activity Manager.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Required:
    Bachelor's degree
    7+ years of operations/facilities management and / or finance experience, with a minimum of 3 years' experience on a USAID funded project
    Strong office management and communications skills.
    Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations regarding project management, including project inventory, disposition, and operational procurement.
    Ability to identify time sensitive demands & inquiries and respond effectively.
    Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
    Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontract agreements, etc.)
    Demonstrated report writing skills in English is required.

    An articulate individual who possesses excellent communications and personnel management skills and who can relate to people at all levels of an organization.

    An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image
    An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
    Previous experience with DAI policies, procedures, and systems (TAMIS, etc.) preferred.
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