Associate PMO

The Associate will be responsible for end-to-end execution of the various projects under minimal supervision. They will be accountable for the team project management, defining and tracking project outcomes, data and analytics of said outcomes, financial management, and streamlining the activities of the team.

With 1-3 years of experience, and strong data and financial management skills, the Associate will be responsible for bringing efficiency to the processes, operations, and quality of deliverables.
Some of the responsibilities of the Associate are:

Maintaining the teams fund and financial management including:

o Track and manage expenses for each project, including invoices and payments.

o Maintain and update financial trackers to ensure MIS reporting

o Ensure timely and smooth processing of grant payments in coordination with the Finance team.

o Maintain and update financial trackers for all grants and team expenses.

o Monitor grants by tracking disbursements, timelines, and reporting requirements.

o Play a role of a Finance connect supporting data requests from both the Finance team and the Program team

• Conceptualize thoughts, with strong writing and communication skills to generate insights and powerful perspectives
• Create compelling written/presentation materials that cater to the needs of funders, internal and external stakeholders
• Perform qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, linking insights and data across sectoral themes
• Communicate effectively and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Drive excellence in delivery of multiple project tasks including leadership and team reporting
• Design robust and effective processes for management within the team

Skills Required:

• Is a graduate or postgraduate with a minimum of 2 year of work experience; with a focus on research and analysis, data management and analysis, financial management, knowledge management, multi-stakeholder engagement and Microsoft office skills. Experience in the development sector will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage repetitive tasks accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; comfortable working with data and reports.
• Good communication and coordination skills; organized, self-motivated, and eager to learn new tools.
• Consistently meets deadlines, effectively manages own time across several complex projects and identifies/resolves conflicts or roadblocks independently.
• Prioritizes, structures, and organizes information effectively, using spreadsheets or simple data analysis tools where needed, and ensuring adequate depth and breadth of perspectives. Draws accurate insights from gathered information.
• Engages external stakeholders including funders with trust and confidence and is able to manage relationships towards multiple goals/ projects/ deliverables.
• Has the ability to work with great agility in an environment with massive ambiguity