Programs Assistant Officer Job in Kenya

Programs Assistant Officer

Job Purpose:

• To support programs and the Recycling G4G Committee functions
  at KEPRO by ensuring that an organization’s activities and programs are
  met in alignment with the goals, vision, and mission statements of the
  organization.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

• While working closely with the KEPRO team to support the
  execution of the KEPRO strategic roadmap and implementing specific
  programmes and activities, your specific duties will include and not be
  limited to the following:

Program Development

•  Provide program operations and management support for
  specified programs and projects, overseeing program development, progress,
  and proposals, managing projects,


•  Support in planning and implementation of an activity
  tracking system and effective feedback channels including but not limited
  to impact activities, awareness raising, stakeholder forums, and other
  projects resulting in the achievement of KEPRO strategic objectives.


•  Participation in KEPRO-related programme development/
  event planning meetings and workshops.

Program Administration

•  Prepare, review and/or edit project progress reports
  (monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.) to ensure quality, analyze work plans
  against project deliverables and troubleshoot program challenges. Apprise
  supervisor/management of any critical issues as they arise.


•  Support the planning process, implementation, and
  monitoring of the program.


•  Prepare, coordinate review, edit, and disseminate
  project-related reports and documents, on a routine, accurate and timely
  basis.


•  Support the program with research, administration, and
  logistics.

Oversee Program Funds and
Budgets

•  Assist in budget preparation and expense management
  activities for programs and G4G Impact projects in line with various
  program funding mechanism rules and regulations.


•  Work closely with the finance team and the relevant
  board sub-committees to develop, monitor, track, and analyze annual,
  quarterly, and monthly expenditures compared to the project budget. Ensure
  that project budget projections are accurate, and expenditures are
  properly tracked, including accruals.

Stakeholder Engagement

•  Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with
  stakeholders’ organizations to expand resources, create impact and educate
  the public about the work of the organization.


•  Assist in identifying potential opportunities for
  collaboration with partners, grantees, donors, stakeholders, and community
  organizations, among others.


•  Database Development, updating, and maintenance for key
  contacts from different stakeholders to enhance KEPRO services and network.


•  Carry out logistical arrangements for the hosting of
  meetings and technical workshops and seminars.

Support function

•  Support KEPRO members’ recruitment, audits, membership,
  and monthly declaration of WMOs via the ERP system.


•  Support the various EPR councils and functional
  committees to achieve their objectives.


•  Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the
  KEPRO Chief Administrative Officer from time to time.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a
  relevant field


•  At least 3 years of experience or a related field with
  experience in program management.

Skills and Personal
Attributes:

•  General knowledge of Sustainable Waste Management,
  Extended Producer Responsibility or related field technical terms and
  programs.


•  Knowledge and experience in finance, administration,
  and management, developing and tracking budgets, logistics and operations
  is highly desirable.


•  Comfortable working in teams as well as acting
  independently in the implementation of specific tasks, multitasking and
  prioritizing, working under pressure and meeting deadlines.


•  Proficient in relevant technology, software and
  platforms including Microsoft Office suite.


•  Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication,
  and organizational skills

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