Technical Assistance Administrator - Africa at CrossBoundary

Job Description

• CrossBoundary (CB) is currently looking to engage with a qualified Technical Assistance (TA) Operations/Admin professional to support the firm's ARIA mandate. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operational functioning of technical assistance to SMEs and prospective investment targets in projects across ARIA markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for administrative tasks, coordination, and operational support for the technical assistance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Technical Assistance Manager and the broader investment team to procure and deliver Technical Assistance for target companies in ARIA countries and manage grants
• Procurement Management: Manage the procurement process of service providers, including supporting the drafting of terms of reference, and the identification and selection of suppliers.
• Grant management: Support the Technical Assistance Manager throughout the grant management process.
• Budget Control and Monitoring: Monitor budget expenditures for technical assistance and grants, and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Project Coordination: Monitor project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that all tasks are completed on schedule.
• Reporting: Prepare and maintain detailed reports on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, International Development, or related fields. A Master’s degree or relevant professional qualifications are preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in administrative or operational roles in procurement, preferably in a development or investment context. Experience in grant management preferred.

Skills:

• Administrative and Organizational Skills: Proficient in administrative tasks, scheduling, and document management.
• Procurement and Contract Management: Experience in managing procurement processes and supplier selection.
• Financial Management: Ability to monitor budgets, ensure compliance with financial policies, and manage the process for selectin service providers and granting funds for technical assistance.
• Project Management: Skills in tracking project timelines, deliverables, and using project management tools.
• Reporting and Documentation: Strong skills in preparing detailed reports and maintaining documentation.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for reporting and stakeholder interactions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.