EAMDA is recruiting a Program Support Associate position. Proficiency in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and administrative support is required.
The Opportunity
EAMDA
is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and motivated Program Support
Associate to support the planning, coordination, implementation, and
monitoring of programmes and projects across the organization.
The SPARK Associate will work closely with programme teams to strengthen project coordination systems, support implementation activities, track progress against work plans, and contribute to efficient programme delivery. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in programme management within agricultural development and market systems programming.
The SPARK internship is designed to expose emerging professionals to the full programme cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and learning.
Key Responsibilities
Program
Planning & Coordination
- Support programme teams in coordinating day-to-day project
activities and implementation schedules.
- Assist in maintaining programme work plans, activity trackers, and
implementation calendars.
- Support the preparation and organization of programme meetings,
workshops, field visits, and stakeholder engagements.
- Assist in coordinating logistics for programme activities and
events.
Project
Management Support
- Support the tracking of project deliverables, milestones, and
timelines.
- Assist in maintaining programme management tools, templates, and
reporting systems.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of programme
management processes and workflows.
- Support programme teams in identifying implementation risks,
bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
Monitoring,
Reporting & Documentation
- Assist in compiling program updates, progress reports, and activity
summaries.
- Support documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and
project achievements.
- Maintain organized project records, files, and documentation
systems.
- Assist in preparing presentations, briefing materials, and meeting
reports.
Stakeholder
Engagement
- Support communication and coordination with project stakeholders,
partners, consultants, and service providers.
- Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations, learning events, and
partnership meetings.
- Support follow-up actions arising from meetings and programme
reviews.
Learning
& Knowledge Management
- Contribute to capturing and sharing programme knowledge, lessons
learned, and best practices.
- Support the development of knowledge products and internal learning
resources.
- Assist in maintaining programme information repositories and
databases.
Cross-Functional
Support
- Collaborate with communications, research, data, and business
development teams where programme support is required.
- Participate in field visits and programme implementation activities
as needed.
- Perform other programme-related assignments as required by the
supervisor.
Learning Opportunities
The
SPARK Associate will gain practical exposure to:
- Programme and project management
- Agricultural market systems development programming
- Work planning and implementation tracking
- Stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes
- Donor-funded programme operations
- Knowledge management and organizational learning
- Professional project administration practices
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s
Degree in:
- Project Management
- Social Sciences (Sociology, International Relations, Public
Administration, Economics, Community Development or related fields)
- Development Studies
- Or a related field
Preferred
Skills & Experience
- Organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of project management principles and tools.
- Experience supporting projects, events, student leadership
activities, or volunteer initiatives is an added advantage.
- Interest in agriculture, agribusiness, development programmes, or
market systems development.
Critical
Competencies
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and maintain
attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to identify challenges and support practical solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with
diverse teams.
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills and approaches.
- Demonstrates ownership, reliability, and follow-through on assigned
tasks.
- Maintains integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct in
all interactions.
Eligibility
Applicants
should:
- Be recent graduates (within the last three years).
- Have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
- Be available for the full three-month internship period.
Organizational
Information
- This is a three-month internship position based in Nairobi.
- Hybrid working arrangements may apply depending on programme
requirements.
- Occasional travel within Kenya may be required to support field
activities and stakeholder engagements.
- SPARK Associates will receive structured mentorship and professional
development support.
- A monthly internship stipend will be provided.
How to Apply
