East Africa Program Assistant

Partners Worldwide

Partners Worldwide (PW) is a global network of businesspeople working together to end poverty through entrepreneurship and job creation. We believe that all people are image-bearers of God and have the right to live an abundant life. Through locally rooted, globally connected partnerships we work to grow and sustain redemptive businesses and flourishing economic ecosystems for maximum impact. Every team member plays a significant role in making this vision a reality.

As an employee of Partners Worldwide, you will be part of a global team that values the unique contributions and service of each person as a true partner. You will join us in celebrating each entrepreneur who is able to fully live out their calling to business, provide for their family, create life-giving employment opportunities and invest in the community around them.

The PW goal for 2030 is for our partners in 30+ countries, to serve over one million businesses who are creating and sustaining 3 million jobs in communities of high poverty and unemployment.

The Role

The East Africa Program Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting, developing, and strengthening partnerships across the East Africa region – Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda. The East Africa Program Assistant is responsible for ensuring smooth collaboration between regional partners and Partners Worldwide (PW), while also contributing to the effectiveness and sustainability of projects. This role supports partnership engagements, knowledge management, and resource mobilization activities. This role also contributes to capacity development to support partners in improving their capabilities.

We are looking for someone with administrative experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for providing exceptional service. Someone who not only ensures smooth operations but also brings a tech-savvy, creative edge to the role. Familiarity with AI tools and current technological developments is a big plus, as we continue to innovate in how we serve our partners and communities. Most importantly, we seek someone with a passion for providing exceptional service and the ability to think creatively about solutions.

If that's you, please submit your resume and a cover letter letting us know why you are passionate about the Partners Worldwide vision and this role.

The Work

Metrics Monitoring and Evaluation
Support the Partnership Managers in the region with ensuring timeliness of Impact Metrics and Annual Partnership Plans and evaluating accuracy and completeness of data/information.

Research
Lead desk research across thematic areas on emerging trends, challenges and opportunities across the East Africa region.

Project Planning and Coordination
Support strategic project design and ensure timely and efficient coordination of project activities across multiple partnerships. Also, monitor project timelines, deliverables, and proactively support resolving implementation challenges.

Communication
Contribute to marketing and communication resources, and story-telling rooted in real-time evidence from partners and communities in the region. Facilitate regular communication and feedback loops.

Administrative support

• Provide logistics and administrative assistance for regional activities including meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
• Support preparation of reports, proposals, and internal updates.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation related to partners and projects.

Be a PW ambassador
Represent PW at regional forums, meetings and events.

Your Qualifications

• College education in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, International Development or a related field.
• 5+ years' overall professional experience
• Demonstrated competency in multiple of the following areas: administrative support, strong organization and planning skills, technical proficiency particularly with Microsoft Office, Zoom and other database management software.
• An entrepreneurial spirit that leads to creative thinking, new ideas to put into action, and innovative solutions to diverse challenges.

Your Character:

• Mature Christian faith that is lived out in your life, work, and interactions.
• Interest in learning and adapting to new systems and processes.
• Curiosity to learn new skills, solve new problems and seek expertise from others.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Organized with the ability to plan ahead to reach goals.

Required Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Communication (cross-cultural, written & oral)
• Planning
• Decision making (data-driven)
• Digital (computer) literacy
• Project Management particularly Monitoring and Evaluation
• PW Ambassadorship – demonstrate the organization's values through actions and decision making.

What We Provide:

• Meaningful, redemptive, and purpose-filled work
• Connection to a talented, dedicated, and joyful team of global staff and partners
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package (insurance, retirement and more)
• Flexible paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday) and a culture that prioritizes healthy work-life balance.
• Annual allowance for professional development/continuing education

Additional information:

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• Partners Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer.
• This position requires the ability to travel locally and internationally.
• This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Applicants located near our partners in Uganda will also be considered.
• This position is a one year contracted role with the possibility of renewal.