Vacancy title:
Programme Assistant

Jobs at:
Madrasa Early Childhood Programme-Kenya (MECP-K)

Deadline of this Job:
15th August 2018.

Duty Station:
Kisumu and Kisii, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
Madrasa Early Childhood Programme-Kenya [MECP-K]. an affiliate of the Aga Khan Foundation East Africa was founded in the 1980's with the objective of promoting access to quality Early Childhood Development [ECU] and Education for children in Kenya.

MECP-K is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals with strong personal commitment to the education needs of children to fill in the position below.

Programme Assistant [PA] -1 post
The Programme Assistant [PA] will report to the Region Coordinator. The PA will provide oversight to the administration function in the offices through designing and implementing efficient administrative systems 8| processes. He/She will be required to perform clerical work including maintaining office petty cash float on day to day basis. The PA will lead in asset administration and procurement of all goods and services by ensuring that MECP—K and/or donor approved procedures are complied with. He/she will oversee the implementation of the organization safety and security guidelines. Hel she will provide support in organizing conferences, trainings, project review and planning meetings, field visits and workshops by arranging venues, meeting materials, distribution of minutes and agendas among others.

Qualifications and competencies

• Under graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as Public Administration, Business Administration,
• Minimum of 2—3 years of relevant practical experience in Administration
• Experience working with NGUs and/or government agencies, and with donor—funded projects.
• Functional knowledge in procurement, asset management, inventory maintenance, logistics and workplace safety.
• Basic knowledge of bookkeeping. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Capacity to multi - task, work independently and take initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively and work effectively as part of a small team

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified individuals should send application letters, CVs and contact information of three professional referees to recruit.mecpk@akfea.org not later than 15th August 2018.
NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted