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Project Coordinator

The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR)

Nairobi, Kenya

Salary range: Confidential | Contract type: Permanent

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Job Summary

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in management, communications, political science, international relations, public relations/affairs, marketing, journalism or any other related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Working with a range of international donors, particularly US Government
Ensuring full compliance to USG rules and regulations
Coordinating programs and budgets including MEL, sub-awards and contracts
Working with teams from diverse backgrounds across multiple locations and countries to achieve and sustain excellence
Working with multiple sectors, achieving financial and contractual results.

Responsibilities

You will:

Plan and coordinate, in conjunction with the Project Manager, operations and administration of IWPR’s programming in Kenya
Coordinate IWPR specific program/s activity in Kenya under the guidance of the UK-based Program Manager; ensure effective communication with IWPR representatives, local partners and partners in other countries
Representing IWPR, liaise with and report to local donor representatives on activities and progress as required to ensure smooth program implementation
Oversee small grants given to programs’ beneficiaries, including tracking progress, following up with individuals, handling financial backup documentation, and administering small monies
Complete all narrative and financial reports and documentation required by the programs, working with the Program Manager to ensure that all funds are used and reported properly
Apply IWPR monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes to measure and report on the program/s progress achieved by IWPR’s beneficiaries
Support development and fundraising for new programs in Kenya and the region
Assist with program media outputs, including editing work, as required
Work closely with the Program Manager to ensure clarity around long-term programming, operational, and funding requirements in-country
Support the Program Manager in development of funding proposals for IWPR’s work in the region, including desk reviews and editing proposals
Represent IWPR in external meetings, as required
Ensure a work environment that is non-discriminatory and promotes open dialogue on gender-related and culturally sensitive issues
Ensure that IWPR policies and procedures are well implemented and practised in-country where relevant, as well as ensure all donor/governmental regulations are strictly adhered to
Undertake other duties and assignments as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

Required education: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience: 5 years
Required languages: English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)

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