Job summary

Program and Research Assistant will assist the Program and Research unit to ensure all programs are well put together and happen on the set date. Coordinate all pre-event, post event activities of programs. Assist in organization of Welcome2Africa database while assisting in conduction standard research activities within and outside the organization.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Programs

•  Work with the program manager in the design, implementation and management of Welcome2Africa International programs, identify opportunities for new initiatives or program expansion towards achieving the organizations vision and mission.
• Facilitate partnership with government agencies, donor organizations, private firms, international organizations and other service providers interested in trade and investment in Africa.  
• Work with the program manager in carrying out stakeholder mapping
• Adequately maintain and update stakeholders and partners database under the supervision of the program’s manager. 
• make phone calls and send out emails to follow up with partners/stakeholders.
• Implementing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedure for all program activities.
• Participate in developing and nurturing collaborations with external partners including donors and individual supporters, policy makers, media and other stake holders.
• Ensure that all staff and volunteers adhere to the project implementation principles. 
• Assist with day-to-day administrative duties of the programs unit
• Keep track of all discussions with sponsors, speakers, and delegates 
• Manage assigned programs 
• Interface with Admin to assist in any logistics planning, pre-event logistics management, as well as onsite and post-event logistics.
• Develop some program materials
• Assist in the business development part of programs.
• Keep track of meetings  (Online/Offline)
• Account for the likelihood that event will encourage the participation of paying delegates.
• Highlights current issues faced with Agricultural Value Chain financing in Africa, key issues which will be addressed by the event
• Assist in creation of Program, Delivery of Program Sourcing, securing and managing speakers related to Agricultural Value Chain financing in Africa,
• Assist in identifying and inviting speakers maintaining communication throughout the conference production cycle
• Communicate by phone and email with key industry figures to determine the validity of proposed topic, sub-themes, timing and locations
• Collating of content for Website and the summit itself
• Securing of key partners and sponsors
• Research all possible events covering the proposed topic to analyze potential conflicts in dates or overexposure
• Assist in writing the conference program and to attend to all matters relating to the successful conduct of the event.
• Assist in highlighting possible sponsors and support the marketing of sponsorship opportunities for events and supervising the work of sales and marketing staff
• Assist in planning for a post-conference internal and external reports
• Assist in budgeting, financial and cash management for the events.
• Research and DataBase . 
• support in developing material and help develop a proposal to secure funding.
• Oversees database development and modification efforts.
• Designs and implements secure, efficient, and accurate databases.
• Maintains current and accurate knowledge of data storage and management best practices.
• Ensures that databases are designed to meet specifications and requirements at the lowest possible costs.
• Develops and maintains documentation and standards.
• Help in planning, research project, coordinating tasks, preparing surveys, scheduling interviews and identifying statistical models and analysis techniques to use. 
• Reviewing published literature and producing literature reviews
• Conduct valid and reliable SWOT analyses of market research, Agric commodity research 
• Remain fully informed about market trends, third-party research, and implement best practices
• Under the leadership of Research officer; collaborate with Trade and Investment lead, business developer and program officer to understand goals and needs
• Research on donors that are interested in funding organizations that are focused on agri businesses and prepare grant proposals.
• Identify and compile list of potential investors, partners and relevant stakeholders that the organization can work with.
• Work with the investment analyst to map out beneficial agri investment pathways and come up with initiatives that will be of interest to investors.
• Manage and respond to project related emails and attend project meetings
• Prepare, maintain and update website materials
• Prepare articles, reports and presentations on behalf of the organization.
• Any other tasks as maybe assigned by my supervisors

Job Specification

Academic Qualification

• Minimum requirement of BSC/HND in Computer studies, Economics, Business Administration or any other related field

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as Program or research Personnel/Assistant

Professional Certification

• MBA or any relevant professional certification will be an advantage

Skills

• Data analysis skill is a must
• Data base management skill
• Technical skill
• Planning and scheduling
• Good communication and interaction skill
• A Critical thinker