What You Will Do
Program Management Support
The Program Associate Consultant will assist the Program Manager in implementing and overseeing CIPE’s programs in the region and in Kenya, which typically includes:
Provide logistical and administrative support in organizing meetings, workshops, events, and trainings with partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries. They will do this by coordinating regular staff meetings, facilitating discussions, drafting agendas, and tracking action items for the Kenya staff
Provide program and administrative support to the Trade and Inclusion program.
Monitor program timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure adherence to project work plans
Oversee contract fulfilment which includes maintaining regular communication with contractors, updating narrative and financial reports, vetting final products, and corresponding with contractors to submit the final paperwork, while ensuring compliance with donor and internal reporting requirements
Maintain program documentation and filing systems, ensuring they are up to date and readily accessible
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Support
The Program Associate Consultant will regularly collaborate with the Program Manager to design and implement M&E plans for ongoing projects, which typically includes:
Collect and analyze program data, including partner feedback, to measure impact and outcomes
Support in drafting M&E reports for internal and donor use, summarizing key performance indicators and project progress
Participate in field visits to monitor activities and gather qualitative and quantitative data from project beneficiaries
Develop M&E tools, surveys, and templates to enhance data collection and reporting
Communications
Draft and edit communication materials, including newsletters, press releases, blogs, social media updates, and success stories, to enhance visibility of CIPE’s activities
Work closely with CIPE’s Africa Team’s Communication Coordinator and CIPE’s Communications Team in Washington D.C. to ensure consistent messaging across different platforms, targeting both local and international audiences
Create and maintain content for CIPE Kenya’s online presence, including blogs, social media posts, and web updates
Assist in developing communications strategies that align with CIPE’s objectives and engage stakeholders effectively
Funding Opportunities Research
Conduct research on funding opportunities from bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations, and corporate sources that align with CIPE Kenya’s programming areas
Support the drafting of grant proposals, concept notes, and expression of interest (EOI) documents
Track upcoming requests for proposals (RFPs) and funding opportunities, providing analysis and recommendations to the Program Manager
Develop and maintain a funding opportunity tracker, ensuring timely submissions of applications
Other Duties
Perform legal and subject matter specific research as needed
Support planning and executing internal and external events, including writing announcements and invitations, coordinating guests, publicizing on social media, and acting as primary tech support during run of show
Who You Are
A conscientious, ethical, and dependable individual with a keen interest in program management, communications, monitoring and evaluation and funding research:
Bachelor’s degree in international relations, development studies, business administration, communications, or a related field
At least 2-3 years of experience in program management support, monitoring and evaluation, or communications in a development context
English and Kiswahili fluency
Strong administrative and organizational skills, writing and editing, with experience in drafting reports, proposals, and communication materials
Proficiency in data analysis and basic M&E tools.
Experience in conducting funding research and proposal development is an added advantage
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including local partners, government officials, and donors
Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
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