DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
Objective of the Programme:
DAI is preparing for an anticipated DFID and the Nike Foundation funded Programme; Assets to Adolescent Girls. The Programme will aim to address constraints to the economic empowerment of adolescent girls in developing countries. It will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and operate across Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Bangladesh. Grantees of the Programme will receive financial and non-financial support to develop their products and business models.
Scope of Work:
The position of Administrator and Logistics Officer will be to ensure the smooth running of the business operations from the day to day needs of those based in the office, through to assisting coordinating the preparation of various events in the target countries as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure that the office administration and finances are kept in line with the assigned budget
• Oversee general accounts and bookkeeping for the office
• Assist with the organisation of the various programme events; including booking, travel, hotels, venues and catering
• Oversee procurement of all office requirements, plus those required for events
• Maintain and develop a database of the international and national experts required for the programme
• Assist the Project Experts as needed
• Organise meetings
• Minute taking
• Proof-reading and editing of internal and external reports
• Other duties as assigned
• Oversee general accounts and bookkeeping for the office
• Assist with the organisation of the various programme events; including booking, travel, hotels, venues and catering
• Oversee procurement of all office requirements, plus those required for events
• Maintain and develop a database of the international and national experts required for the programme
• Assist the Project Experts as needed
• Organise meetings
• Minute taking
• Proof-reading and editing of internal and external reports
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Preferable experience working within international development
• Previous experience of working with DFID would be an advantage
• Computer literacy and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package programmes (Excel etc.)
• General accounting and procurement experience
• Extensive experience with the organisation of events and conferences
• Proven experience with booking travel for senior level
• Ability to work upon your own initiative, demonstrated through the management of projects
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Proactive and diligent in carrying out tasks
• Previous experience of working with DFID would be an advantage
• Computer literacy and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package programmes (Excel etc.)
• General accounting and procurement experience
• Extensive experience with the organisation of events and conferences
• Proven experience with booking travel for senior level
• Ability to work upon your own initiative, demonstrated through the management of projects
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Proactive and diligent in carrying out tasks
Education:
Preferably hold certificates for basic Accounting and Office Management
Anticipated Project Start Date: April 2014
Project Duration: Four to five years
Project Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change.