Project Administrative Officer; APHIAplus Western Kenya Project

Tracking Code

5484

Job Description

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential. 

We are seeking to recruit a Project Administrators whose primary focus will be to provide administrative support in the design, implementation and monitoring of project activities. S/he will assist the Site Administrator and the Project Director in preparing and monitoring annual and project budgets, tracking grants agreements, complying with spelled out agreement policies & procedures, providing monthly expense report and project financial monitoring tools. In addition s/he will assist in building administrative capacity of partner organization as well as manage the project internal control procedures.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support in the design, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring annual and project budgets, tracking grants agreements, complying with spelt out agreement policies & procedures.
• Provide monthly expense reports and project financial monitoring tools.
• Assist in building administrative capacity of partner organizations as well as manage the project’s internal control procedures.
• Support the development of proposal budgets and budget narratives.
• Assist project teams to prepare for workshops, trainings, meetings and other project activities.
• Responsible for all aspects of project and office travel arrangements.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including report writing ability.
• Computer literacy; competence in Ms Office and familiarity with project management softwares.
• Well-organized and detail oriented with good follow-through skills and demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment with program and technical staff.
• Effective negotiation skills and ability to recognize, address, and resolve problems independently.
• Ability to think strategically, plan ahead and to foresee consequences of actions taken.
• Flexible, proactive, adaptable to changing priorities and able to work under strict deadlines

Required Experience

• Undergraduate qualification in Business Administration, Accounting or finance with CPA II or ACCA  
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an administrative and financial management position.
• Experience working with the government or international donor contracting agencies, as well as experience in developing, monitoring, and reporting on complex budgets, experience with large, multi-site projects and multiple collaborating agencies.

Job Location

Kisumu, , Kenya

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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