Job Purpose:
To support programs and the Recycling G4G Committee
functions at KEPRO by ensuring that an organization’s activities and programs
are met in alignment with the goals, vision, and mission statements of the
organization
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- While working closely with the KEPRO team to support the
execution of the KEPRO strategic roadmap and implementing specific
programmes and activities, your specific duties will include and not be
limited to the following:
Program Development
- Provide program operations and management support for
specified programs and projects, overseeing program development, progress,
and proposals, managing projects,
- Support in planning and implementation of an activity
tracking system and effective feedback channels including but not limited
to impact activities, awareness raising, stakeholder forums, and other
projects resulting in the achievement of KEPRO strategic objectives.
- Participation in KEPRO-related programme development/
event planning meetings and workshops.
Program Administration
- Prepare, review and/or edit project progress reports
(monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.) to ensure quality, analyze work plans
against project deliverables and troubleshoot program challenges. Apprise
supervisor/management of any critical issues as they arise.
- Support the planning process, implementation, and
monitoring of the program.
- Prepare, coordinate review, edit, and disseminate
project-related reports and documents, on a routine, accurate and timely
basis.
- Support the program with research, administration, and
logistics.
Oversee Program Funds and Budgets
- Assist in budget preparation and expense management
activities for programs and G4G Impact projects in line with various
program funding mechanism rules and regulations.
- Work closely with the finance team and the relevant
board sub-committees to develop, monitor, track, and analyze annual,
quarterly, and monthly expenditures compared to the project budget. Ensure
that project budget projections are accurate, and expenditures are
properly tracked, including accruals.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with
stakeholders’ organizations to expand resources, create impact and educate
the public about the work of the organization.
- Assist in identifying potential opportunities for
collaboration with partners, grantees, donors, stakeholders, and community
organizations, among others.
- Database Development, updating, and maintenance for key
contacts from different stakeholders to enhance KEPRO services and
network.
- Carry out logistical arrangements for the hosting of
meetings and technical workshops and seminars.
Support Functions
- Support KEPRO members’ recruitment, audits, membership,
and monthly declaration of WMOs via the ERP system.
- Support the various EPR councils and functional
committees to achieve their objectives.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the KEPRO
Chief Executive Officer from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a relevant
field
- At least 3 years of experience or a related field with
experience in program management.
Skills and Personal Attributes:
- General knowledge of Sustainable Waste Management,
Extended Producer Responsibility or related field technical terms and
programs.
- Knowledge and experience in finance, administration, and
management, developing and tracking budgets, logistics and operations is
highly desirable.
- Comfortable working in teams as well as acting
independently in the implementation of specific tasks, multitasking and
prioritizing, working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Proficient in relevant technology, software and
platforms including Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication,
and organizational skills.
How To Apply
Interested and qualifying candidates to complete the
online application form here Submit their CV and Cover Letter which should be
in PDF and Labeled with the applicant’s First name and Last, then Document
e.g.,Peter Paul CV or Peter Paul Cover Letter only tohr@kam.co.ke indicating
the words “KEPRO Programs Assistant Officer” with the email subject line.
The application deadline is 30th June 2024.
Only the shortlisted shall be contacted.Interested
and qualified? Go to Kenya Association of Manufacturers on
forms.office.com to apply