{"id":93725,"date":"2026-04-02T12:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/program-associate-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:00:48","slug":"program-associate-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/program-associate-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Associate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The position is ideal for an highly organized and proactive early career professional who is detail oriented, dependable and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic policy and private sector environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Executive and Operational Support\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tManage the Country Manager\u2019s calendar, scheduling meetings and ensuring efficient time allocation<br \/>\n\tCoordinate travel arrangements, logistics and meeting preparation<br \/>\n\tDraft correspondence, meeting summaries and follow up notes<br \/>\n\tTrack action items and ensure timely follow through on internal and external commitments<br \/>\n\tServe as a first point of coordination for local partners and stakeholders<\/p>\n<p>Program Coordination Support\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist in organizing workshops, roundtables and other convenings including venue coordination, participant outreach and run of show support<br \/>\n\tMaintain updated stakeholder and partner databases<br \/>\n\tTrack program deliverables and timelines<br \/>\n\tSupport preparation of activity summaries and background briefs<br \/>\n\tCoordinate with CIPE headquarters teams including Communications, Grants and Finance to ensure smooth implementation<\/p>\n<p>Documentation and Reporting\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMaintain organized programmatic, financial and contractual files<br \/>\n\tCompile supporting documentation for donor reports including participant lists and activity records<br \/>\n\tAssist in drafting and formatting reports, concept notes and presentations<br \/>\n\tEnsure compliance with CIPE and donor documentation requirements<\/p>\n<p>Financial and Administrative Coordination\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tTrack payment requests and expense documentation in coordination with Finance<br \/>\n\tMonitor basic budget tracking under supervision<br \/>\n\tMaintain procurement and vendor records<br \/>\n\tSupport reconciliation of activity expenditures<\/p>\n<p>Communications and Outreach Support\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist with preparation of invitations, announcements and outreach materials<br \/>\n\tCoordinate guest lists and event communications<br \/>\n\tProvide logistical and technical support during events<br \/>\n\tSupport website or social media updates in coordination with the Communications team when required<\/p>\n<p>Additional Responsibilities\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tConduct background research on policy, economic or stakeholder topics as requested<br \/>\n\tSupport onboarding and coordination of interns or short term consultants<br \/>\n\tContribute to a professional, organized and collaborative office environment<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Business, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations or related field<br \/>\n\t1 &#8211; 3 years of professional experience in an administrative, program support or coordination role<br \/>\n\tProfessional proficiency in written and spoken English. 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