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Global Development Incubator (GDI) is an incubator for transformational development ventures, working to build and scale the next generation of social impact solutions. Whether these concepts originate from sector experts or are developed and tested ourselves, we create new approaches to address persistent global issues.
Job Description
The Associate will be a core member of Aceli Africa’s dynamic team, working across four key functions: Partnerships, Innovation, Impact & Learning, and Technical Assistance, and perform other duties as assigned. Aceli staff are expected to exercise a high degree of autonomy and take on significant responsibility.
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, the Associate will also have significant interactions with, and is expected to support the Impact & Learning Manager and the Technical Assistance Manager, as well as other key members of the Aceli Africa team. S/he will be employed by GDI Kenya.
Specific responsibilities include:
Partnerships
- Assist in managing the broad network of Aceli’s partners, including managing logistics and communications with regional funders and local implementation/technical partners.
- Work across multiple program areas (Partnerships, Impact & Learning, Technical Assistance) to ensure successful implementation of partnerships.
Innovation
- Play a support role in designing and implementing Aceli’s Innovation Facility.
- Manage Innovation Challenges (and other such related activities hosted within the Innovation Facility), starting with drafting calls for proposals, overseeing the proposal review and selection process, and managing Aceli’s relationship with the grantees throughout the lifecycle of the Innovation Challenges.
- In collaboration with the Impact & Learning Manager, develop and oversee the evaluation of activities under the Innovation program.
Impact & Learning
- Assist in mapping and coordinating verification exercises related to Aceli’s ESG policies.
- Provide support in organizing monitoring and evaluation plans for activities implemented through partnerships and those under direct implementation of the Impact & Learning Manager.
Technical Assistance
- Assist the TA Program Manager with recruiting SMEs and managing logistics.
- Support with vendor management as needed, including facilitating billing, reporting, and evaluation.
- Support the Impact Manager to oversee evaluation of activities such as generating baseline profiles and tracking indicators.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree/equivalent in International Studies, Social Studies, Business Administration, or other relevant field;
- Minimum of five years of full-time project management and/or administrative experience;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Keen attention to detail;
- Curious and entrepreneurial mindset;
- Excellent time management with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines;
- Problem-solving skills with ability to learn quickly;
- Adaptable to fast-paced environment and able to prioritise work effectively and balance conflicting demands without close supervision;
- Knowledge of the international development sector and its institutions; familiarity with agri- finance and innovation in the Ag sector will be an added advantage;
- Personal commitment to having a positive impact on farmer livelihoods and economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Additional Information
Global Development Incubator is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. East African nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
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