Bi-Lingual Project Associate at African Women’s Development and Communication Network

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.