Project Assistant – Procurement Job Nyota Project

Project Assistant – Procurement Job

Contract Type: One-year Contract
Ref No.:NYOTA/01/PA/25

• The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) is a Government of Kenya (GOK) project financed by the World Bank. The project objective is to increase employment, earnings and promote savings for targeted youth.
• The State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy (SDYACE) is the coordinating agency of the project, whose main objective is to ensure the project objectives and its implementation align with the government’s agenda on youth employment.
• The State Department is implementing a market-driven technical skills development aspect through On-the-Job Experience with the aim of improving youth employability, preparing them for certification and job placement to address labour supply constraints caused by skills mismatch.
• It is also charged with enhancing youth employment systems in various levels of government, strengthening monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems to ensure efficiency in government service delivery.
• The interventions are geared towards including vulnerable youth, aged 18— 29 years and up to 35 years for PWDs in national socio-economic development. To strengthen implementation, we are seeking to engage young, energetic, committed, and tech- savvy Project Assistants as Interns to support key functions across the Project Management Unit (PMU).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing procurement documents and tracking deliveries.
• Maintain inventory and manage supplies during project activities.
• Support vendor follow-up and filing of procurement records.
• Organize logistics for county-based project activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and financial procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Relevant training in procurement regulations (especially in public sector) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with inventory management and supplier engagement processes.
• Basic knowledge of procurement documentation, filing, and tender procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant experience (volunteering/internship is acceptable).
• Strong ethics and attention to detail required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to youth development and community work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work with persons from diverse.

How to Apply

Submit your CV, testimonials, and a Cover Letter on or before 28th July, 2025, indicating your preferred position (e.g., Project Assistant – ICT)
Through the email address info@nyotaproject.go.ke;

Or deliver to Bruce House
3rd Floor Northern Wing Standard Street
Nairobi

Or send by post office, addressed to:

The National Project Manager,
National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement
P.O. Box 34303 – 00100
Nairobi

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, and transcripts during interviews.
Providing false documentation is a criminal offence that attracts three years’ imprisonment under section 347 of the Penal Code (Cap. 63)