Program Assistant, Global Policy & Governance

About the role

The Program Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative, logistical, procurement, financial, and operational support to the Global Policy and Governance (GPG) team and the APAD secretariat. This role ensures smooth project implementation and facilitates engagement with governments, multilateral institutions, and key stakeholders across Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Keystone Partnership project and APAD Secretariat.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, conferences, benchmarking exchanges, and field visits, including travel arrangements, venue management, procurement, interpretation, and participant registration.
• Prepare and dispatch invitations, agendas, minutes, correspondence, and reports.
• Facilitate communications with APAD stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, youth and IPLC networks.
• Maintain project records, filing systems, and databases.
• Support financial administration, payment processing, and budget tracking.
• Coordinate procurement processes and consultant administration.
• Assist with communications and event coordination.
• Manage calendars and scheduling for the GPG team, APAD, and Keystone Partnership project.

Required profile

• Degree in social or natural sciences, economics, international development or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience engaging governments and development partners in Africa.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking.
• Knowledge of the emerging business environment in Africa and its impact on natural resources.
• Ability to work in English; French is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for wildlife and wildlands.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.