Your Background and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
Minimum of 3 to 4 years of relevant experience
Proven experience managing multiple administrative tasks in a demanding, time sensitive work environment Proven experience managing multiple administrative tasks in a demanding, time sensitive work environment.
Preferred demonstrated implementation or MEL of knowledge related to effective education research, teacher training, education technology, and/or girls’ education and empowerment.
Experience planning or implanting domestic or international education programs
Experience supporting and/or conducting research and ability to proficiently articulate findings in the English language
Very good command of English Language and Swahili is required.
Highly proficient use of contemporary digital platforms for collaboration and communication.
Commitment to inclusive programming that encourages full participation of individual regardless of gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or other marginalized status.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including governments, private sector, teachers, higher educational institutions, schools, donors, etc.
Ability to work well on a team, including eliciting and incorporating input, delegating tasks, and providing respectful feedback where appropriate.
Proficient in Microsoft office products, including and especially Excel.
Clear, succinct, and compelling communication skills, both oral and written.
Outstanding interpersonal and intercultural skills.
Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in Kenya.
Your Daily Tasks
Day to day administration of the project including the research component.
Provide input to internal/external reports, presentations, and other products in close coordination with Project Director.
Plan and implement logistical support for all program needs, may include event planning, travel arrangements, schedule meetings, etc.
Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities including data management and analysis if assigned.
Responsible for the program internal and external communication; tasks may include, the management of email inboxes and program contact information, draft written communications, contribute to program communication tools (newsletters) and social media efforts.
Correspond with stakeholders including county government, school officials, teachers, and staff members. Also to ensure permissions are sought with the country authorities before implementation of activities. Guidance and/or approval before engaging higher level government and executive stakeholders may be required.
Serve as point of contact for teachers, CSOs, head teachers, government officials, and facilitators.
Contribute to writing and organizing program reports and proposals as needed.
Accurately perform financial administration tasks (check requests, sub-award approval level, PAM, vendor RFP, etc.). Develop a sound understanding of the purpose and reason for each required task consistent with policies.
Reconcile transaction reports and update cost projections in coordination with HQ PO and PD.
Oversee sub awardee relationship management and reporting.
Regularly review updates to IREX policies and procedures to ensure financial and program compliance.
Communicate proactively with staff members and supervisor on project development.
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