Programme Coordination Assistant (Short‑term)

About the role

The Kenya Red Cross Society is looking for a short‑term Programme Coordination Assistant to support the Norwegian Red Cross Kenya Country Office. The role provides day‑to‑day programme and coordination assistance, handling documentation, logistics and administrative follow‑up for NoRC‑supported projects implemented with KRCS.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor assigned programme activities against workplans and project documentation.
• Maintain programme files, records and filing systems in line with NoRC requirements.
• Coordinate logistics with KRCS and partners, including meeting scheduling, note‑taking and action‑point follow‑up.
• Assist KRCS project staff with planning tools, reporting templates and results documentation.
• Track workplan deliverables, deadlines and support drafting of correspondence, briefing notes and meeting minutes.
• Support MEAL plan follow‑up, indicator tracking, data collection and compilation of monitoring visit findings.
• Provide occasional PMER support to other NoRC country offices as needed.
• Offer general administrative assistance to the Deputy Regional Representative.

Required profile

• Qualified candidate with experience in programme coordination or humanitarian project support.
• Familiarity with planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER) processes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work with multiple partners.
• Based in Nairobi and able to travel periodically to other NoRC offices.

Required skills