US Agency for International Development Jobs in Kenya
The Project Management Assistant for Economic Growth will provide project management support to the Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Resilience Office (EGAR). USAID Kenya and East Africa’s Somalia Office economic growth portfolio improves livelihoods through engaging in strategic sectors in agriculture, livestock, and fisheries as well as cross-cutting sectors such as energy, water, and finance. The portfolio also links to other USAID Somalia Offices and Food for Peace and the Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance on resilience issues.
US Agency for International Development Project Management Assistant Jobs in KenyaPosition ElementsSupervision Received: Incumbent is directly supervised by the Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Resilience Office Chief. The incumbent's progress against objectives is evaluated by the Economic Growth Office Chief with 360 degree input from other Mission colleagues.
Supervision Exercised: It is not expected that the incumbent will supervise any staff.
Available Guidelines: The incumbent is required to understand Mission and Agency-specific policies and procedures which govern project activity management in addition to USAID/East Africa-established administrative and operating procedures, policies and formats. Oral guidance from the immediate supervisor and specific detailed instructions will be given when necessary for carrying out unique assignments.
Exercise of Judgment: Exercise independent judgment in task prioritization, completing tasks, bringing program and administrative issues to the attention of leaders.
Authority to Make Commitments: None.
Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: Contacts will be maintained in person, by phone, or by written or electronic communication with Office and Mission staff, and with relevant Somalia Government officials, private-sector representatives, and staffs of other foreign donor institutions. The nature of these contacts will be principally administrative.
Time Expected to Reach Full Performance Level: One year.
Qualifications
Education: Completion of Secondary Schooling, and an additional two years of post-secondary studies in agriculture, business management, development studies, or social
sciences is required
Prior Work Experience: Three to five years of professional experience as a program manager or technical support officer for a public or private organization is required, preferably including time as a project assistant with USAID or a similar U.S. Government or donor agency. Experience in Somalia or the Horn of Africa is preferred. Experience with agriculture or economic growth programming is required
Post Entry Training: Introduction to Program Cycle (IPC), GLAAS 101 Requesting- New Users, Program Managers, Records Management, Performance M&E Essentials Course
Language Proficiency: Complete Level IV fluency (written/spoken/reading) in English and Level III fluency (written/spoken/reading) in Somali is required.
Job Knowledge: A thorough knowledge of Somalia’s economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics is necessary. A good knowledge of USAID’s or another type of relevant organization’s (bilateral or multilateral donor) programming policies, regulations, methodologies, and documentation procedures is required.
Skills and Abilities: Must be able to carry out duties independently and proactively, with a minimum of supervision, as well as recommend ways to improve program performance.
Must possess critical thinking skills and problem solving capabilities, as well as apply complex regulations, policies and procedures to numerous program situations.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 27th March, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; US Agency for International Development Project Management Assistant Jobs in Kenya
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