Project Assistant(2 vacancies)

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Projects or Sectors Support – assist in coordinating and monitoring projects or sector materials recycling from collection and sorting to processing and repurposing in close liaison with Project Officers to drive recyclable volumes in a dynamic, creative and committed manner. This to be achieved through activation visits, continuous follow ups, communicating and advocating for self- regulation and positive relationships in the use of paper, glass, metal, used beverage cartons, paper and associate corrugates.
• Membership Support – identify Value Chain Actor’s needs in optimizing collection and connect waste pickers to aggregators, as well as aggregators with recyclers
• Documentation and Reporting – assist in preparing project documentation, including project plans, progress reports and presentations in collaboration with other team members.
• Governance – maintain integrity and transparency through continuous implementation and enforcement of existing relevant policies and procedures.
• Innovation – keep abreast with latest trends in the industry and leverage on these trends to drive technical support to projects or sector boards.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Diploma in Project Management, Community Work/Development, Social Studies, Business Administration, Finance or a related field from a recognized university.
• A minimum of one (1) year of proven track record in Projects or Sectors, Community Development and Social Work in a comparable member-based organization.
• An understanding of all packaging materials with knowledge in PRO issues, including risk factors,revention strategies and interventions.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

To submit an application, forward your CV and Cover Letter to hr@pakpro.co.ke by 20^th December 2024 stating in the subject of your email the position being applied for e.g., “Project Officer” clearly indicating your current and expected remuneration.

N/B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.