Specific duties and responsibilities include;
Project Management Support
Support in the preparation and submission of Expression of Interests (EOIs) and proposals
Support in the development and maintenance of the following for each assignment: strategic fit checklist, Donor Project Approval Sheet (DPAS) and Contract Approval Sheet (CAS)
Conduct desktop research on prospective donors and clients including newspapers and magazine review of opportunities
Provide support in seeking opportunities for Practical Action in East Africa to participate in international development awards and other profile-raising activities
Consolidating and updating PAC team weekly report; i.e. prospects and progress report on existing projects.
Assist in preparation of contracts for Clients, Associates and IOMOUs
Serve as the contact person for associates, clients, partners and international visitors
Effectively support the implementation project(s) within PAC, effectively monitor and evaluate the projects with a view to informing the implementation process and keep the desired project outputs in perspective
Document lessons learnt in each assignment/project
Participate in needs assessments and other surveys as required.
Finance & Administration support
Advise and follow-up with finance department on contracts that are due for payment; assist in preparation of payment requests and invoice tracking
Maintain and update PAC timesheets and accruals
Support the preparation of PR materials (such as case studies, leaflets) and implementation of PR events
Liaise with Resource Centre Officer to handle external technical enquiries
Maintain and Update PAC component in the website
Maintain and Update database of Consultants
Maintain and update PAC specific information in the organizational website
Raise requisitions for engaging consultants and follow up with HR for contracts.
Qualifications:
You will have at least a bachelor’s degree in Energy, Environmental Sciences, Climate change, Business Development, Marketing or any other relevant field, at least two years’ experience in the energy sector.
You require excellent communication skills, experience working in a donor funded organization will be an added advantage.
Fluency in English is essential and knowledge of French would be an added advantage.
How to Apply
If you have the experience, skills and the ability we are looking for, please send your application letter and updated CV to Practical Action, Eastern Africa Regional Office by email: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke no later than 22nd March, 2015.
Practical Action is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.