CQUIN Project Assistant - Temporary assignment.pdf
Job Advertisement Summary
Position: CQUIN/HIVE Project Assistant (Temporary Maternity Cover)
Duration: 90 days, with a start date of Mid February to March 2025
Location: Nairobi/ Kenya
Employer: ICAP, Columbia University
Funding: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
ICAP at Columbia University is seeking a Project Assistant to support financial management and operations for the CQUIN Learning Network and HIVE Network. The role involves administrative, financial, and logistical support to ICAP teams and Ministry of Health partners, under the supervision of the Regional Operations Manager in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities:
• Administrative and Logistics Support: Manage travel logistics, coordinate vendor services, and distribute meeting materials.
• Finance Support: Track financial records, prepare travel and payment requests, and ensure timely settlement of advances.
• Event Support: Organize and host Zoom meetings, assist in venue selection, and manage logistics for both in-person and virtual events.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in office administration and logistics.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Drop Box.
• Strong attention to detail and formatting skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in meeting planning and coordination.
• Proficiency in managing Zoom and virtual meetings.
• Experience working with NGOs and donor-funded systems.
Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally.
• Employment is contingent on grant funding availability.
Columbia University is committed to diversity and non-discrimination.
The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence,
