Senior Coordinator, Global Policy Impact, (Maternity Cover) Job in Kenya - WWF

World Wide Fund for Nature is hiring a Senior Coordinator, Global Policy Impact (Maternity Cover) to coordinate global policy initiatives. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in designing and managing internal communication is required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational support to the Director of Global Policy Impact, including preparation of briefings, coordination of priorities, and follow-up on key actions and decisions. 
  • Provide  proactive  calendar  management,  travel  coordination  and  submission  of expense reports for Director and cluster Heads, ensuring schedules run smoothly and logistics are efficiently organized.
  • Facilitate  internal  coordination  across  the  Global  Policy  Impact  team,  ensuring alignment of workplans, timelines, and deliverables across multiple workstreams. 

  • Supports team in the coordination of global policy fora
  • Organize and support internal meetings, workshops, and retreats, including agenda development, logistics, documentation, and follow-up actions.
  • Manage and maintain the team’s SharePoint site, ensuring shared resources and documentation are well-organized, accessible, and support effective collaboration.
  • Build  and  update  an  internal  SharePoint  communications  site  to  keep  internal colleagues  informed  and  aligned  with  key  updates,  priorities,  and  organizational developments.
  • Support the development and monitoring of strategic plans, annual workplans, and internal reporting processes, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
  • Assist  with  budget  tracking,  procurement  processes,  contract  management,  and compliance with internal procedures. 

Qualifications.

  • University degree preferably in business administration
  • At least 5-7 years’ relevant experience as a senior or executive assistant in an international environment. 

 Required Skills and Competencies. 

  • A flexible working style, absolute discretion and unfailing diplomacy.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English; other languages would be an advantage. 
  • Experience in designing and managing internal communication tools and asset 
  • Computer literate and numerate in Microsoft Office and Google Suite with additional ability to use online collaborative tools for communication, interactive presentations and digital whiteboards  
  • Experience of working in a multi-tasking and international environment. 
  • Ability to run multiple projects at the same time 
  • Independent self-starter.  
  • Precision and timeliness in completion of tasks and projects
  • Embraces  the  WWF  mission  and  values  of  the  organisation:  Courage,  Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

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