Bi-Lingual Project Associate

FEMNET in partnership with her members and the European Union is implementing the Strengthened Network for Greater Impact (STITCH) Program that seeks to strengthen the capacities of national women’s networks in advocating for the implementation of existing women’s rights commitments through lobbying, research, mainstream campaigns and educational activities. The STITCH project is being implemented in 7 countries notably Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tunisia, Mali, DRC and Mauritius.  The project works with 13 partners across the 7 countries.
This person will be:

Providing routine project management support by ensuring the workplan activities are implemented in a timely manner and within budget
Provide language (French-English) interpretation and translation services for routine project interactions
Assist the Project Implementation Team in following up with partners, scheduling meetings
Responsible for timely delivery on project activities and prepare the subsequent financial and operational plans and reports as required.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Support timely implementation of project workplan
Develop /adopt relevant materials to support field activities (if and when necessary)
Plan, implement and maintain record on STITCH related activities
Support Project Implementation Team in tracking project spending and reviewing and monitoring of partner reports
Provide support in monitoring, evaluation, and project learning
Liaise with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at activity and implementation level
Support operations research within the project.
Provide administrative support including scheduling and organizing project meetings, documentation and record keeping and travel and logistics.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Supervision: Works independently and in collaboration with the team while reporting on regular basis to STITCH Regional Project Manager.
Decision Making: Is responsible for support project implementation with the guidance of the Project Implementation Team.
Responsibility over FEMNET project data or information: relevant data and material
Responsibility over assets: All assigned office equipment
Responsibility over Staff: None this is an entry-level part-time position with the potential of more subject to funding.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
PROFESSIONAL/QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMAL

French written and spoken proficiency at level B1
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Diploma in social sciences, business administration is an added advantage

DESIRABLE

Higher level French proficiency
Degree or higher Diploma

(Proof of the same will be requested once hired for records purposes)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE  
MINIMAL

Hands on experience /exposure in activity implementation
Experience implementing projects for NGOs will be an added advantage

LENGTH OF EXPERIENCE
MINIMAL
At least six months
DESIRABLE
At least one year
KEY SKILLS
MINIMAL

Proficiency in written and oral English and French
Good Interpersonal communication skills
Good analytical skills
Good organizational skills – planning, implementation, and reporting

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Creative, takes initiative and self-motivated.
Willingness to learn and work under a fast-paced environment

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THIS JOB:

Implementation of activities leading to desired effects.
Organised documentation and timely reporting
Coordination and timely meeting attendance and updates.

Remuneration will be in line with the set procedures of the organizations which consider the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Interested applicants should send their application letter accompanied by resume with names and addresses of 3 professional referees (including telephone and e-mail). Applications are by e-mails  only, sent to: recruitment@femnet.or.ke. Please indicate the reference on the subject line as  Bi-lingual Project Associate (Ref: FNT/EOI/13/2020), Deadline for submission of applications is on 26 August 2020

Please note: Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only candidates who have been selected for interview will be contacted. Female candidates and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Apply via :

recruitment@femnet.or.ke