Programs Assistant

3 months ago

Nairobi, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full time

NGO job vacancies in Kenya.

Mzalendo is Kenya's premier Parliamentary monitoring organisation that promotes open, inclusive and accountable Parliaments across Kenya and Africa. Mzalendo means Patriot in Swahili. We are driven and inspired by the COK, 2010 and the need to defend and advance the principles of public participation, openness, inclusion and accountability that are at its core. The principles are variously provided for in the COK, 2010.

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Position Summary:

Program staff at Mzalendo provide essential day-to-day support for the successful delivery of Mzalendo’s program goals on time and on budget, in line with funder agreements and Mzalendo’s strategic priorities. Program Assistants support the Programs Team with effective implementation of activities, documentation and reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Track parliamentary calendar and stay informed on legislative progress and committee work. Co-ordinate the uploading and moderation of bills on Mzalendo’s Dokeza platform. Conduct light research and review of technical documents, prepare background documents for key events, proposals etc. Provide logistical and administrative support for project activities including meetings, workshops and public for a. Ensure documentation and/or production of quality activity reports. Review publications and track relevant news items, including print and digital media articles, electronic news as well as newsletters. Assist in review and analysis of information gathered to inform proposed interventions by the programme team. Contribute to Mzalendo’s knowledge generation efforts, including research products. Support in the preparation of annual plans, budgets and reports. Build and maintain an up-to-date database of contacts and profiles of important stakeholders and partners. Promote Mzalendo Trust’s Core Values of transparency, patriotism, integrity, partnership, innovation and inclusion. Perform any other functions as may be directed from time to time.

Desired Qualifications and Competencies:

A relevant undergraduate degree preferably in the social sciences including international relations, political science, development, law etc. from a recognised institution of higher learning. At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in project or program implementation within a non-profit/civil society context especially in Kenya. Good understanding of Kenya’s socio-economic and political context. Familiarity with the workings and purpose of parliament in Kenya’s democratic development. Good grasp of project cycle management, including familiarity with the basic tenets of monitoring, evaluation and impact tracking and reporting. Familiarity with key promises of the constitution of Kenya on public participation, access to information, freedom of expression, human rights etc. Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili is required. Sound judgment and temperament to enable interaction with persons from diverse sectors of society. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) An embodiment of Mzalendo Trust’s Core Values of transparency, patriotism, integrity, partnership, innovation and inclusion

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How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should email a Cover Letter and Resume as a single, combined PDF document to community@mzalendo.com with:

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