Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, review, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
Manage project payroll in consultation with finance and HR department.
Preparation of project Performance contract reports;
Review and submission of effort reports for assigned project personnel
Be knowledgeable on risk identification and management in project implementation.
Managing project logistics and travel.
Maintaining a program database and close-out reports for projects for reference.
Review of project work plan for appropriateness and completeness while tracking performance periodically
Organizing and coordinating meetings, seminars, trainings, disseminations forums with stakeholders;
Provide administration support for the initiation, implementation and study closure;
Liaise with Administration, HR, Procurement, Finance and regulations office and principal investigators
Represent the project in community forums, stakeholder meetings, and external engagements.
Maintain organized records of all project-related documents for accountability
Ensure smooth flow of information between the field and the project office
Vacancy Requirements:
At least four (4) years relevant working experience. Mandatory
Knowledge of guidelines/procedures on management of projects. Mandatory
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Project Management, Project Administration, Research Administration, Public Administration. Mandatory
Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Project Management, Project Administration, Research administration or Project planning Mandatory
Certificate in Project Planning and Management. Mandatory
Supervisory Course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution. Mandatory
Proficiency in computer applications Mandatory
Demonstrated work performance and results; and Mandatory
Have a CPA -K Mandatory
Be a member of ICPAK and in good standing Mandatory
Experience in grant application will be an added advantage. Added Advantage
Organizational and time management; Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and prioritize task Mandatory
Communication and reporting skills; Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills are essential Mandatory
Financial and Technical; Strong accounting skills with software like Microsoft office and excel Mandatory
Regulatory and Ethical Knowledge; Understanding of research regulations, compliance requirements and ethical guidelines. Mandatory
Analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Mandatory
Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Mandatory