Project Assistant at Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

The Project Assistant will assist the Project Manager in the day to day management and oversight of the project activities;
He/she will provide financial and administrative services - ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work and promote a client-oriented approach consistent with ME&F/UNDP rules and regulations.

Term of Engagement: The position shall be on an initial twelve (12) months contract with possibility for extension.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working under the guidance and supervision of the Project

Manager, the Project Assistant will carry out the following tasks:-

• Assist the Project Manager in the day to day management and oversight of project activities;
• Assist in the preparation of progress reports;
• Ensure all project documentation (progress report, consulting and other technical reports, minutes of meetings, e.t.c) are properly maintained in hard and electronic copies in an efficient and readily accessible filing system, for when required by UNDP, Project Consultants and other PMU staff; and
• Provide PMU with related administrative and logistical assistance.

Requirements for the Position:-

Qualifications

Applicants must possess the following:-

• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification; Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Mining, Geology, Chemical Engineering or Chemical/ Biological Sciences or any other related field from a recognized institution;
• Training on ASGM will be an added advantage

Experience

• At least three (3) years of work experience preferably in a project involving natural resources management or chemicals and waste management;
• Previous experience with UN projects will be a definite asset;
• Knowledge in government regulations and procedures;
• Familiarity with technical assistance projects and UNDP programme in Kenya is an asset;
• Knowledge on Kenya Gold Mercury in the Artisanal and Small- Scale Gold Mining (ASGM); and
• Experience in Chemobs and waste projects will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Ability to administer budgets, train and work effectively with counterpart staff at all levels and with all groups involved in the project;
• Strong drafting, presentation and reporting skills;
• Strong analytical skills, good inter-personal and team building skills;
• Proficiency in the use of computer software applications especially MS Word and MS Excel; and
• Good command of English and Kiswahili.