Project Coordinator NGO Job ASSEK

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The Association of Startup and SMEs Enablers of Kenya (ASSEK) is an association dedicated to uniting and advocating for the interests of Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESO) who contribute significantly to the development and expansion of startups and SMEs to achieve a socio-economic breakthrough to support job creation and achieve developmental impact. In fostering the startup and SME enablers ecosystem in Kenya, ASSEK plays a key role to represent all the actors of the Kenyan start-up and SME enablers Ecosystem and actively promotes the networking among its members, who are based throughout the country, are the driving force for an entrepreneurial economic breakthrough of our country.

ASSEK is seeking to recruit a Project Coordinator who will be responsible for overall projects’ quality and performance.

The Project Coordinator will report to the Program Manager/ CEO.

Duties and Responsibilities Project Management

• Tasked with implementation of the business plans and the day-to-day delivery of programs and operational support
• Translate the internal Project Management Standards into actionable Program Management to ensure that all projects, both concurrent and longitudinal, are standardized in their execution and quality
• Build Partnership by identifying and creating alignments between organizations and with governments, developing mutually beneficial partnerships across the International and local players.
• Facilitate and lead roundtables on key emerging issues in policy, regulations, compliance amongst others
• Ensure that strategic projects link to broader strategic goals
• Provide external measurement of project’s Milestones and drive accountability to deliver
• Execute and manage “checks & balances” for all strategic projects

Proposals and Contracts

• Develop proposals and reports to potential donors, partners and seek extension and expansion of the current proposals.
• Responsible for maintaining and drafting contracts with the project’s implementors.
• Ensure compliance with the donors’ requirements and legal requirements in creating the contracts

Stakeholder Management

• Collect data from members and the ecosystem to enable develop programs, identify opportunities and challenges.
• Ensure adequate and timely communication of Strategic Programs to all the stakeholders
• Synthesize high-level communication to Management and the Leadership team for all Strategic Projects.
• Represent the organization in meetings with high-profile stakeholders and in events
• Ensure strong stakeholder management

Program Design

• Oversee the effective design, management and delivery of all programming, meeting our obligations to donors and partners while delivering impact for our members
• Propose and develop innovative approaches and programs that help offer solutions or add value to the challenges and identified barriers.
• Lead the road mapping process and drive the analysis of new opportunities and creating a strategic roadmap

Procurement Support

• Define the project’s requirements and work with the Finance team in procuring the resources.
• Oversee budgetary accountability for projects where required, ensuring alignment and coordination

Fundraising

• Identify potential private and public donors and award opportunities, including new types of funding models.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Holds a degree from a recognized university or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrates proficiency in digital tools and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related applications.
• Solid experience in representation with donors, government and internal and external stakeholder with demonstrated track record in business development
• Strong experience in donor reporting, designing, setting up and coordinating, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment and processes.
• Proven track record of developing strategies, management of programmes achieving key objectives and delivering core outputs
• Experience in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem will be an added advantage
• Professional certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) is desirable.

Competencies:

• Leadership and Management experience in leading and developing projects.
• Successful proposal writing and program development.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work both independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Versatile leader who takes an active role in program design and overarching strategy.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking who is able to go beyond the obvious to spot and take advantage of immediate and long-term opportunities in a way that positions our organization as a credible partner and leader.
• Good planning and prioritization skills.
• Is Performance oriented and have a high degree of integrity and dependability.

How to apply

Kindly apply via the Application Portal here: https://forms.gle/EEn8NUQh8BV1rqQs5 by 5th September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ASSEK is an equal opportunity employer.