Posted: Aug 23, 2024

 Deadline: Aug 31, 2024

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Surge Africa design and implement innovative measures that improve approaches to climate adaptation through policy, media and resilient development.

About Surge Africa OrganisationSurge Africa design and implement innovative measures that improve approaches to climate adaptation through policy, media and resilient development. We acknowledge that climate change is multifaceted and must be tackled by anchoring strategies using a multi-layered approach towards various levels of our societies, which is why our programs are tailored to strategically advance climate resilience by influencing and advancing an inclusive decentralization of people, energy, economic and landscape governance. Surge Africa has a regional presence in Africa with a footprint of operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa through numerous programs and initiatives. Through our media work, we saw it necessary to bridge regional gaps, by initiating programs in Latin America to promote our shared values for justice and equality in climate justice advocacy.

Role Overview

As the Program Assistant, you will primarily provide program support for Surge Africa’s thematic areas. On a secondary note, you will handle administrative tasks such as assisting with hiring, expense tracking and Human Resources. This role is fully remote. 

Responsibilities:

📍Assist in organising programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organisation.

📍Assist team members in preparing and formatting documents, including Slides/PowerPoint presentations.

📍Develop and maintain an efficient filing system for the team, including assistance in processing applications for proposals as required and maintain a tracking system of responses to proposal.

📍Maintain office calendars and send out reminders of impending appointments.

📍Coordinate the translation, proofreading and editing of documents as required.

📍Assist in organising regular team meetings and conference calls/video conferences, including the preparation and distribution of documents.

📍Attend staff meetings and take minutes with the assistance of and coordination with the Program team as required.

📍Assist in managing the budget for special and routine events.

📍Make reservations for various off-site business meetings and events.

📍Relay internal emails to staff.

📍Assist in the orientation of new employees, providing them with the necessary documents and materials for orientation.

📍Assist with payroll management.

📍Perform other related duties in accordance with instructions from team members.

Qualifications:

📍3 years or more working experience in program support, administration and human resources.

📍Effective skill in developing and executing both in-person engagements and online events.

📍Competency in digital software and virtual workspaces.

📍Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

📍Excellent time management skills.

📍Ability to multitask.

📍Strong organisational skills.

📍Polite, clear and compelling communication skills.

Method of Application

Apply to this role by sending your CV and cover letter to careers@surgeafrica.org  via email