Activity Specialist, USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) program at DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and track buy-in activity implementation progress by personnel, consultants and subcontractors, ensure it adheres to the approved workplan and deliverable schedule, and troubleshoot deviations;
• Support development and review of technical deliverables (both contractual and from partnerships) and contribute to subsequent learning;
• Provide relationship management support for client and implementing partners
• Support Activity Managers and others on all matters related to the buy-in, including but not limited to contractual, operational, MEL, reporting, and financial matters;
• Provide administrative, procurement, and operational support across all assigned buy-in activities.
• Ensure assigned buy-in activities are managed in accordance with USAID regulations and DAI Procurement policies;
• Liaise with implementing parties to ensure proper M&E data capture and data quality to contribute to overall ATI project M&E reporting; and
• In tandem with relevant technical staff, generate buy-in scopes of work and budgets as needed
• As needed, support the project’s procurement and operational staff and train Activity Associates
• Travel to regional offices as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience working in budget, operational, and process management. Demonstrated experience in managing complex budgets and multi-year programs preferred.
• Proven project management, communications, writing and interpersonal skills including strong experience with client management
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontract agreements, etc.)
• A well-organized organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus;
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, fluid team setting with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills including writing, speaking, and reading skills in English.