Programme Assistant (PA) at Aga Khan Foundation

Location: Kisumu and Kisii Counties

The Programme Assistant (PA) will report to the Region Coordinator. The PA will provide oversight to the administration function in the offices through designing and Implementing efficient administrative systems & processes. He/She will be required to perform clerical work including maintaining office petty cash float on day to day basis. The PA will lead in asset administration and procurement of all goods and services by ensuring that MECP-K and/or donor approved procedures are complied with. He/she will oversee the implementation of the organisation safety and security guidelines. He/ she will provide support in organising conferences, trainings, project review and planning meetings, field visits and workshops by arranging venues, meeting materials, distribution of minutes and agendas among others.

Qualifications and competencies

• Under graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as Public Administration, Business Administration, Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant practical experience in Administration
• Experience working with NGOs and/or government agencies, and with donor-funded projects.
• Functional knowledge in procurement, asset management, inventory maintenance, logistics and workplace safety.
• Basic knowledge of bookkeeping.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Capacity to multi-task, work independently and take initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively and work effectively as part of a small team