Project Administrator at Ventures Platform

Job Description

We are looking to employ a smart, vibrant and intuitive candidate to take up an interesting role on our team as a Project Administrator on a contract basis.

Our choice candidate will be responsible for the following;

• You will carry out administrative activities for the Project Team, including program schedules, vendor management, time and resource management, and allocation and daily ad-hoc responsibilities.
• Carry out administrative activities for the assigned VP Project i.e follow up on schedules, vendor management, time and resource management; allocation and daily ad-hoc responsibilities of the project
• Maintain a standard operating procedure document and data bank for collecting and collating different kinds of data that could improve program planning and overall project
• Schedule and organize complex meetings and travel arrangements.
• Handle the requisition and retirement of all project expenses.
• Provide administrative support for the Project Coordinator, Programs Director, and the Team, (which may include matters of strict confidentiality).
• Provide administrative and logistics support for program activities such as events and training.
• Maintaining a tracking system for major scheduled events and activities.
• Support the Program Manager to manage the program calendar.
• Provide cover and support for other members of the VPF team where necessary.
• Communicate persuasively and tactfully with the VPF team and the community, to ensure cooperation and compliance with milestones on the project.

Skills & Requirements

Who You are;

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to manage and prioritize a high workload, working to tight deadlines.
• Proven time management and organizational skills, delivering work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice and interpretation of policy and procedures associated with program management
• Intermediate skills in the use of MSWord, Excel and Powerpoint to prepare, proof and edit a range of written material including correspondence and reports.
• Familiar with Google suite and the Trello software.

QUALIFICATION

• At least 1-2yrs administrative experience

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized university

About the company