Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and logistical support for the project, ensuring smooth execution of activities.
• Draft the financial and program reporting, while Monitoring and tracking project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Assist with project documentation, including preparation of reports, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Track related activities across work packages and liaise with partner organizations to ensure alignment with KeNIA work package.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Maintain all project and facilitate communication between the network’s governance bodies and members.

Person Specifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field. Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is an added advantage.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in project management or coordination, ideally within donor-funded or international development projects.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Asana) and office tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to track project progress, manage risk, and support problem-solving.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools is an advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organized, proactive, team-oriented, with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to work under pressure.
• These Project Officer roles will support critical functions within the Network of National Innovation Agencies in Africa project, ensuring its financial integrity, effective communication, and seamless project management