The Programmes Support Intern will perform a range of project management, administrative
and programme tasks across the programme’s portfolio of the Fund. They will assist in
coordination and management of diverse projects ongoing within the Fund to ensure timely,
quality delivery to high professional standards. They are a professional able to support
projects and programs independently with the overall objective of achieving the Fund’s
goals. This role will report directly to the Programmes Director.
Specific Responsibilities
• Supports the development of programmatic briefs and reports.
• Supports information synthesis to generate trends on key programmatic areas.
• Supports in the documentation of programmes learnings and successes.
• Supports existing systems to monitor and track various programmes obligations
including tracking budgets and programmatic commitments.
• Supports in the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning processes and
reporting
• Identifies and flags key programmatic issues including publications.
• Supports coordination of the Programmes Calendar including identify key milestones
and deadlines and flag follow-up.
• Assists in organizing and coordinating Programme internal and external
meetings/events including scheduling and documentation of discussions.
• Provide logistical support in organizing Programmes’ related events/meetings and
any other related activities/initiatives.
Qualifications
• Degree in Social Sciences, Women’s Studies, Political Sciences, International
Development, Law or related fields
Skills and Experience
• At least 2 years experience in project management providing administrative,
analytical, and technical support.
• Excellent organizational skills (including organizing processes) and ability to
multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English. French is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on the African continent and beyond as and when
required.
• An understanding of gender equality and womn’s rights issues, particularly in Africa.
• Demonstrated understanding of a feminist political analysis and familiar with
feminist movement building.
• Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving
results
• Ability to perform detailed work, frequently and/or to handle a large volume of work
systematically, optimally, and accurately.
• Able to identify project needs, develop a detailed timeline for completion, oversee
schedules, and milestone management.
• Ability to organize, categorize, and synthesize information from a range of datasets
existent within and outside the Fund.
• Ability to contribute on a team and coordinate assignments to achieve common goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, writing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in a virtual work environment is an added advantage.