Job Title: Food Security Programme Assistant
Employer: OSIEA’s
Duty Station: Kenya
Responsibilities:
• Logistic Support: Schedule meeting requests; photocopy, answer e-mail and phone inquiries; schedule travel arrangements; take minutes for meetings; draft correspondence; and organize conference calls
• Grants Management: Assist programme officer to finalize, input and track grant applications, and to maintain working relationships with grantees
• Finance: Track program spending. Process bills, monthly credit card reports, and reimbursement requests; Prepare consultancy contracts, process consultants’ expense reports, and coordinate consultants’ travel needs
• Ability to manage multiple liaisons within OSIEA and the larger Open Society Foundations network in a fast paced environment
Qualifications:
• Proven commitment to the protection of human rights in the East African region. Previous work on food security strongly preferred
• Minimum five years prior experience in an administrative/coordination role. Experience with experience proposal writing and review preferred
• Extensive computer skills (expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel and databases required) and ability to learn new software applications
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people
• Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
• Team spirit and respectful working and decision-making style
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
• Integrity, diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
• Willingness to travel as needed
• At OSIEA, all staff are expected to work at integrating the organizational values into the performance of their duties and tasks on a daily basis and by participating in in-house working groups designed to uphold the values and foster healthy inter-office communication.
Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package
How to Apply:
No phone calls, please. Only successful candidates will be contacted
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
Deadline: 28th February 2014
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