Senior Coordinator at TechnoServe Kenya

Job Summary:

The Senior Coordinator will support the administration of the AFFORD program, helping with record keeping, procurement, logistics, event planning and calendar management. The position will be based in TechnoServe’s Nairobi office and report to the Deputy Program Director.

Program/Practice/Department Overview:

The Advancing Food Fortification Opportunities to Reinforce Diets (AFFORD) program is designed to provide operational support to field Missions and other Operating Units (OUs) of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), contributing to the goals of the U.S. government Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS) through the implementation of programming aligned with USAID’s Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) Results Framework. AFFORD seeks to safely and sustainably reduce micronutrient inadequacies and improve diets, particularly for women and children, through LSFF of staple foods and condiments.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, meeting materials and take meeting notes
• Support logistics, transport, hotel reservations, venue hiring, catering and more
• Support compliant procurement of project assets, including office equipment
• Support staff mobilization and orientation, including onboarding of staff, contractors, consultants, interns and fellows
• Maintain project records and filing of project material
• Support record keeping during events, monitoring progress, and tracking expenses
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across the program and with the Food Processing Practice
• Produce periodic reports for internal and external use
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of professional experience; or 4 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, and strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency in Google Suite

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Evidence of strong task management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to confidentiality and handling prospect information with discretion
• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Capacity to work well independently and as a member of a team
• Desire to work in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for TechnoServe’s mission