INTERNSHIP - PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

INTERNSHIP – PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

About the employer: ACDC (African Capacity Development Consulting) is an African-based consulting firm created in 2021 with the bold ambition to help accelerate the transformation of the African continent. It works across sectors to pull together the resources from public and private, national and international synergies to help in the economic, social and environmental transformation of the African continent. ACDC combines expertise from high-skilled and passionate Consultants and Researchers from Africa and Europe with several years of experience in delivering international development assistance and capacity-strengthening projects. It encompasses all the areas of expertise underpinning Africa’s transformation. 

At ACDC, the uniqueness of our intervention approach resides in two pillars: Rigor, objectivity and critical thinking from the scientific research combined with the pragmatism, effectiveness and results-oriented mindset from the private sector. We are keen on using evidence from scientific research to guide our interventions and recommendations to our clients. We commit to give all our advice and recommendations after careful consideration of the most recent and compelling scientific evidence available in the field concerned. Multi-, inter-, trans-disciplinary research is the backbone of our working culture.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks: 

The Project Administrator provides guidance and support to Consultants and staff in the development of proposals for business opportunities, including:

• Identification and dissemination of information about funding opportunities;

• Developing administrative and financial expertise in national and international funding sources such as local government entities, Universities and research institutions, Development Aid agencies (EU, USAID, World Bank, UN bodies, DFID, NGOs, foundations, Global health and Capacity strengthening schemes etc.), and other organizations supporting capacity strengthening in Africa and international development at large;

• Working with Consultants and external experts to match expertise and fundable ideas with potential sponsors;

• Assist in the formation and facilitation of teams of ACDC and external partners to develop collaborative projects;

• Understand and interpret sponsor requests for proposals and other guidance for proposal development and submission;

• Develop checklists and other organizational tools to ensure complete proposal packages;

• Guide Consultant through sponsors compliance requirements;

• Create budgets in funder/grantor/partner -specific formats that are fully compliant with sponsor and ACDC rules and regulations;

• Manage electronic research administration functions related to proposal development, including proposal submission and sponsor liaison;

• Review proposals to ensure compliance with ACDCpolicies, sponsor guidelines, and overall excellence in all proposal components;

• Act as authorizing official for projects;

• Maintain organized electronic documentation of communication and decisions related to proposal submission;• 

Participate in relevant training and education activities;

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

 • University degree in international relations, engineering, financial management, accounting, business administration, economics, project management or other related subjects;

• Fluency in English and French;

• Excellent abilities to translate from French to English and work in both languages;

• Previous exposure in financial and administrative duties after graduation, preferably in a private business, accountancy, business consulting firmswould be an asset;

• Experience with international technical assistance organisations (UN, EU, World Bank) is an advantage;

• Strong Writing Skills

• Strong Organisational Skills

• Strong Computer

• Ability to Research and Summarize Business Information• Microsoft Pack Office• Knowledge of statistic and quantitative Software a plus• Flexibility to travel and capacity to adapt in a challenging environment;

Application procedures

The application, in a single PDF file, must include (i) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position and (ii) a detailed CV, the position title must be indicated in the cover letter. ACDC offers an opportunity to strengthen the capacitiesof the interns and strong basis to develop a successful career in business consulting and/or international organisations.

The application should be sent to:

ACDC
Email: acdc@gmail.com

Closing date for applications: 30 July 2021