Regional Program Assistant, Research & Development Unit

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Deadline for Submission: 3rd December 2025

Salary Range - Annual Gross KES 1,600,000 - 1,700,000

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

About the role

Nutrition International (NI), via its Research and Development (R&D) Unit, strives to be a leader and innovator in generating and using high-quality evidence to inform the implementation of programs and development of country and global policies. The R&D Unit ensures that all NI's efforts in addressing malnutrition are informed by the best available data and evidence. It informs the development of country and global policies and the implementation of programs that use nutrition interventions for improving women and children’s health, by being leaders and innovators in research and evaluation. 

The Regional Program Assistant, Research and Development Unit contributes to the impact of Nutrition International’s (NI) work on research and development in Africa and globally through provision of efficient support services to the staff of the Research and Development Unit (R&D) mainly in areas of legal, finance, and administration.  

Approximately 75% of the level of effort will be dedicated to supporting R&D-led projects being conducted in Africa and 25% to R&D work being conducted globally, but the assigned level of effort may be modified from time to time.

Responsibilities:

Administration 

• Assist in preparing all necessary documentation related to activities, including grant agreements, contracts, purchase orders, travel letters, budget reallocations, project extensions and/or supplements, project completion reports, payment requisitions and regular project updates and project summaries. 
• Assist R&D Unit staff with the management and tracking of budgets, milestones, reports to ensure that all obligations are met by the recipient and NI. 
• Undertake day-to-day R&D-led projects administrative responsibilities such as determining funds available to project, preparing project estimated costs in consultation with the Regional Technical Advisor, the Director, Research, Innovation, and Evaluation and/or the Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Technical Advisor of the Research and Development Unit.  
• Monitor project budget expenditure and alert R&D Unit staff, as required. 

 General Administration 

• Coordinate and arrange travel itineraries, flights, accommodation, airport transport, visas, travel authorizations, documentation folders and prepare expense statements for R&D staff, consultants as well as for participants of workshops organized by R&D Unit staff and for R&D Unit visitors. 
• Assist with the organization and logistics for meetings and workshops for R&D-led projects. 
• Complete expense claims report for R&D Unit staff. 
• Provide general office administrative services to R&D Unit staff, such as fax, scanning, printing, photocopying and filing. 

Requirements

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other related field from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education and experience. 

Experience

• 5 years’ experience working in an office environment in a similar position. (Regional Program Assistant)
• 3 years’ experience working in program management environment, preferably working in INGO set-up or Research and Development.
• Experience working with the Microsoft suite. 
• Experience working with databases, an asset. 

 Languages

• Excellent communications skill. ( written and verbal)
• Professional proficiency in French is highly desired.

Benefits

A competitive market pay, health benefits, pension plan, flexible work hours, vacation, support for learning and development opportunities and health and wellness. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description

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