Project Assistant at Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF)

The Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) is looking to recruit a Project Assistant to fill the position for the Project Assistant.  
FIELD(S) Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies or related field 

LEVEL EXPERIENCE: Preference will be given to those with experience in NGOs 

CONTRACT & START 1-year contract, with possibility of extension. Desired start: as soon as possible. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities 

• Prepare and maintain project schedules, reports, and documentation 

• Organize meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items 

• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones 

• Maintain accurate project records, files, and databases 

• Coordinate communication between project team members, clients, and stakeholders 

Requisite Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field 

• Previous experience in project coordination or administrative support is an advantage 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

• Familiarity with project management software is desirable