Summary of Position
SFCG in Kenya is currently implementing programming with the goal to build increased trust and collaboration between key community stakeholders in coastal Kenya. SFCG is currently seeking to recruit a Project Assistant to support day-to-day implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation. S/he will assist the Project Director with the planning, implementation and monitoring of all program activities, liaising with relevant partners and key stakeholders in project locations, as well as ensuring the collection of monitoring data and preparation of reports. Based in Mombasa, the Project Assistant will report to the Kenya Project Director, as well as collaborate with local partners and SFCG’s regional and HQ teams. This position requires regular travel to project locations to maintain regular contact with key local stakeholders and ensure a smooth implementation of program activities.
Responsibilities
Assist with project management tasks, including the implementation of the project work plan.
Assist in ensuring progress on all activities, including research activities, liaising with key local stakeholders and project partners in Kenya.
Assist with the management of sub-grantees, helping them to keep updated work plans and ensuring a smooth implementation and monitoring of their deliverables, as well as timely and quality reporting.
Prepare activity and monthly reports for the projects, and assist in the preparation of quarterly narrative reporting for donors, in compliance with SFCG and donor requirements.
Lead Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) efforts, working with the Project Director, SFCG’s DM&E Specialist and local partners to ensure that M&E frameworks are in place and implemented to document progresses towards the project’s (un-)intended results.
Assist in drafting contract agreements with consultants, experts or any contractors as needed for the projects.
Support the administrative and logistical arrangements for the implementation of program activities.
Assist with communication and visibility aspects of the Kenya program, through written material, photos, success stories, updated web site, social media and traditional media.
Assist the Project Director with other tasks as needed.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.