Program Associate, Market Strengthening at Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA)

Essential Functions

Program Management

• Oversee activity development and work planning for the Market Strengthening team
• Improve and implement program processes, including the facilitation of team meetings, knowledge management, and compliance management
• Develop procurement plans and manage procurement processes and invoicing, and track consultant contracts, in coordination with the Operations team, including developing new agreements and contracts
• Monitor program progress and timelines and update the team accordingly
• Track spending, and maintain and monitor the budget
• Coordinate grant proposal efforts, contributing content, and integrating technical inputs from team members.
• Coordinate the implementation of the M&E plan
• Coordinate interdependencies between UIL projects, and coordinate with other CCA programs outside of the UIL to create mutually reinforcing synergies.
• Manage the preparation of annual reports and workplans
• Prepare program, project and activity summaries
• Plan and manage the UIL’s external communications process, in coordination with the CCA Communications team
• Support the stakeholder engagement, ensuring that stakeholders have a positive experience with CCA
• Research and prepare written materials, briefings or presentations for the Chief Program Officer
• Travel for work occasionally, when required
• Participate in meetings with external stakeholders, when required

Other

• Support project implementation, as required
• Contribute to organizational processes and team building
• Other duties as assigned

Location

This is a global remote part-time (20%) contractor position with a preference for candidates who are located in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Selection Criteria

• Undergraduate degree required
• At least 3 years of experience
• Experience in a fast-paced organization, supporting executive level individuals or teams
• Experience working on the non-profit or social impact sectors
• Experience supporting the management of programs and projects
• Experience writing grant proposals preferred
• Experience managing expenses and contracts
• Experience planning and monitoring budgets
• Planning, logistical, organizational skills, and detail-orientation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading
• Note, a case study assessment is part of the interview process