Program Assistant

JOB PURPOSE

The Programme Assistant is responsible for the smooth running of the project and general administrative functions of the Strategic Communications and Engagement & Development Impact (DI) Pillars.
The Programme Assistant makes an important contribution to the achievement of FSD Africa’s strategy by freeing up the pillar staff to focus on the substantive technical content of their roles
The job holder promotes a client-oriented approach providing timely and quality support and coordinates key stakeholders (e.g. consultants, implementing partners, important contacts) and pillar teams to monitor the implementation of pillar workplans plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Communication and Content Development: Support the Directors and the Pillar teams in managing strategic relationships and rolling out the Pillar’s communication and advocacy plan:
FSD Africa Website and Digital Management: Support in the overall management of the FSD Africa website including monitoring of the delivery of service providers contracts, reviewing of web content, promotion of website content to increase traffic and liaising with internal teams to manage their own portals within the global website
Media monitoring and tracking: Monitor, review and record media coverage of FSD Africa and financial sector development including thematics news on capital markets, digital economy, investments and risk and resilience for circulation to relevant pillar teams
New Project On-boarding: Support the Pillar teams with the processes involved in gaining approvals for new projects, onboarding implementing partners (IPs), and procuring the professional services required for successful implementation:
Programme Implementation Support: Provide logistical and administrative support to the delivery of Strategic Communications and Engagement& Development Impact Pillar Projects; acting as part of the team in ensuring the results articulated in project plans are achieved:
Travel & Transport : Make travel arrangements for Communications and DI Staff and key external stakeholders on FSD Africa business
Events Management
Record Keeping: Carry out any other duties or special assignments as assigned by the Management.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications and Education

An undergraduate degree in from a recognised university
Proficiency in standard computer applications including Microsoft Office, design software (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Canva etc).

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Proven, strong organisational skills, including the ability to self-start, prioritise and proactively respond to evolving/ unfolding demands
Ability to build sustainable work relationships with internal and external partners to meet own and departmental KPIs.

Desirable

Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
Previous experience of working in FCDO-funded or other donor-funded projects
Languages: French, local African languages

Apply via :

www.fsdafrica.org