Program Assistant Job in Kenya - Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

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"

Deadline to Apply: March 18, 2016