Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
Location: Kenya
City/Cities Location Details: Kenya
Job Code: 5885
ABOUT
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:
The overall objective of the project is to promote sustainable and inclusive development by strengthening the cooperation and partnership dialogue between the European Union (EU), its Member States, and the Republic of Kenya.
It will contribute to the implementation of the European Joint Cooperation Strategy with Kenya 2018-2022, which builds on Kenya’s own development strategy, notably the Vision 2030, the Third Medium-Term Plan (MTP III), and the Political Manifesto of the current Jubilee government, the “Big Four Agenda”. It will also contribute to the United Nations Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, to effective financing for development, and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) implementation capacity.
Brief description of the assignment for Key expert 2: Finance, logistics, and administrative expert :
Key tasks include in particular:
1. Handling of contractual, secretarial, logistical, and financial procedures to support the implementation of the PMU's tasks;
2. Support the implementation of dialogue projects and its funds' allocation mechanism, as well as communication activities;
3. The Expert will be requested to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.
Commencement date of the project: June/July 2021
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Qualifications and skills:
At least a Bachelor’s degree in the field of economics, business administration, public administration, media, logistics, or public communication.
General professional experience:
1. At least 4 years of experience in finance and office administration, including different (several) experiences with all of the following:
1) electronic filing systems;
2) book-keeping systems;
3) financial auditing procedures;
4) experience in a position that includes the organizing of various types of events relevant to the assignment.
2. Experience in information and communication technologies including handling of media-related technology and social media is an asset.
3. Practical experience from work in international cooperation and ODA-funding is an asset.
Specific professional experience:
1. Work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is an asset;
2. Experience in the management of EU-funded projects is an asset.
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