Program Assistant Job in Kenya

The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Program Assistant

This is a high-level administrative support role working with the project implementation teams. 

This person will maintain documentation systems as well as providing copy-editing, meeting notes, and general project support.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and administrative support for the project team
  • Proofread documents, organizing and filing for review
  • Overseeing administrative policies within an organization and within the office; recommending changes as appropriate
  • Prepare reports, collect and analyze information; prepare presentations for the executive assistant.
  • Synthesize project challenges, concerns, and issues, and present them to the Operations team for policy revision and recommendations
  • Develop and utilize historical information, provide retrieval of information. Record meeting discussions and provide minutes.
  • Coordinate finances, assist with budget preparation
  • Maintain records and ensure proper filing of organizational documents
  • Manage and maintain budgets for ongoing projects
  • Oversee deliverable submission and final proofreading of documents for publication
Qualifications:
  • Extremely organized and structured in communications and process
  • Excruciating attention to detail and eye for proofreading
  • Innate ability to solve problems and provide practical solutions
  • Advanced MS Office Experience
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
**This position is open to Kenyan candidates only**

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@busaracenter.org and ensure that the subject line reads:

"Program Assistant REF NO: OA-16-2-22"