Activities
Partnership and grant management:
Oversee the administrative process of onboarding of new partner organisations ensuring procedures are followed in a timely manner
Coordinate the set-up, closure and renewal of grant agreements, supporting the Regional Manager and EAC country leads to finalise new grants
Support country leads to coordinate progress check in calls with partner organisations.
Lead the development of partner feedback surveys and ensure consistent partnership management is being delivered across the region
Support in monitoring the delivery of institutional and non institutional grants, by reviewing reports and managing the payments of partner grants
Programme support:
Support the Regional Manager and EAC country leads in monitoring delivery against Organisational Key Results (OKRs)
Support the region’s annual planning and budgeting process
Work with the Regional Manager and country leads to develop and maintain effective partnership and/or project tracking tools.
Skills
• Leadership, Coordination and Networking: Strong team player with proven staff and project management skills. Relevant experience facilitating and co-coordinating high-level meetings and training events.
• Advocacy and Influencing: Skilled in developing evidence-based advocacy. Background in managing research projects designed to influence change. Demonstrated strong analytical skills and the ability to think quickly and communicate clearly.
• Marketing and Business administration: Experience developing marketing plan, business plan, media content and risk assessment. Skilled in developing tourist packages, itineraries and dealing with all the paperwork and making travel arrangements
• Versatility and Perseverance: High developed personal and professional judgement working in complex and stressful environments. Proven success in working creatively and flexibly.