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  • Posted: Dec 28, 2022
    Deadline: Jan 9, 2023
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    Welcome2Africa International is a private sector development company headquartered in London, United Kingdom Founded in 2012 with the vision to redefine the image of Africa, Welcome2Africa specialises in catalysing investment interest in the continent, with a current focus on agribusiness. The private sector has long been acknowledged as the engine of econo...
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    Program and Research Assistant

    Job summary

    Program and Research Assistant will assist the Program and Research unit to ensure all programs are well put together and happen on the set date. Coordinate all pre-event, post event activities of programs. Assist in organization of Welcome2Africa database while assisting in conduction standard research activities within and outside the organization.

    Key Roles and Responsibilities

    Programs

    •  Work with the program manager in the design, implementation and management of Welcome2Africa International programs, identify opportunities for new initiatives or program expansion towards achieving the organizations vision and mission.
    • Facilitate partnership with government agencies, donor organizations, private firms, international organizations and other service providers interested in trade and investment in Africa.  
    • Work with the program manager in carrying out stakeholder mapping
    • Adequately maintain and update stakeholders and partners database under the supervision of the program’s manager. 
    • make phone calls and send out emails to follow up with partners/stakeholders.
    • Implementing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedure for all program activities.
    • Participate in developing and nurturing collaborations with external partners including donors and individual supporters, policy makers, media and other stake holders.
    • Ensure that all staff and volunteers adhere to the project implementation principles. 
    • Assist with day-to-day administrative duties of the programs unit
    • Keep track of all discussions with sponsors, speakers, and delegates 
    • Manage assigned programs 
    • Interface with Admin to assist in any logistics planning, pre-event logistics management, as well as onsite and post-event logistics.
    • Develop some program materials
    • Assist in the business development part of programs.
    • Keep track of meetings  (Online/Offline)
    • Account for the likelihood that event will encourage the participation of paying delegates.
    • Highlights current issues faced with Agricultural Value Chain financing in Africa, key issues which will be addressed by the event
    • Assist in creation of Program, Delivery of Program – Sourcing, securing and managing speakers related to Agricultural Value Chain financing in Africa,
    • Assist in identifying and inviting speakers maintaining communication throughout the conference production cycle
    • Communicate by phone and email with key industry figures to determine the validity of proposed topic, sub-themes, timing and locations
    • Collating of content for Website and the summit itself
    • Securing of key partners and sponsors
    • Research all possible events covering the proposed topic to analyze potential conflicts in dates or overexposure
    • Assist in writing the conference program and to attend to all matters relating to the successful conduct of the event.
    • Assist in highlighting possible sponsors and support the marketing of sponsorship opportunities for events and supervising the work of sales and marketing staff
    • Assist in planning for a post-conference internal and external reports
    • Assist in budgeting, financial and cash management for the events.
    • Research and DataBase . 
    • support in developing material and help develop a proposal to secure funding.
    • Oversees database development and modification efforts.
    • Designs and implements secure, efficient, and accurate databases.
    • Maintains current and accurate knowledge of data storage and management best practices.
    • Ensures that databases are designed to meet specifications and requirements at the lowest possible costs.
    • Develops and maintains documentation and standards.
    • Help in planning, research project, coordinating tasks, preparing surveys, scheduling interviews and identifying statistical models and analysis techniques to use. 
    • Reviewing published literature and producing literature reviews
    • Conduct valid and reliable SWOT analyses of market research, Agric commodity research 
    • Remain fully informed about market trends, third-party research, and implement best practices
    • Under the leadership of Research officer; collaborate with Trade and Investment lead, business developer and program officer to understand goals and needs
    • Research on donors that are interested in funding organizations that are focused on agri businesses and prepare grant proposals.
    • Identify and compile list of potential investors, partners and relevant stakeholders that the organization can work with.
    • Work with the investment analyst to map out beneficial agri investment pathways and come up with initiatives that will be of interest to investors.
    • Manage and respond to project related emails and attend project meetings
    • Prepare, maintain and update website materials
    • Prepare articles, reports and presentations on behalf of the organization.
    • Any other tasks as maybe assigned by my supervisors

    Job Specification

    Academic Qualification

    • Minimum requirement of BSC/HND in Computer studies, Economics, Business Administration or any other related field

    Experience

    • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as Program or research Personnel/Assistant

    Professional Certification

    • MBA or any relevant professional certification will be an advantage

    Skills

    • Data analysis skill is a must
    • Data base management skill
    • Technical skill
    • Planning and scheduling
    • Good communication and interaction skill
    • A Critical thinker

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@welcome2africaint.com using the position as subject of email.

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