Job Vacancy at Aurora Impact Foundation – Assistant Programme Manager
The Aurora foundation is recruiting for an Assistant Programme Manager in Sierra Leone.
The Aurora foundation was created by the philanthropist couple Ingibjörg Kristjánsdóttir and her husband Ólafur Ólafsson. It was formally established on 23rd of January in 2007. The primary aim of the foundation is to enhance and strengthen cultural and humanitarian activities in Iceland and abroad. Emphasis is focused on supporting projects that can make a real difference, injecting hope and optimism into a community. Since its foundation the Aurora Foundation has participated actively in providing support and development aid in close cooperation with governments, aid agencies and residents of communities in need. Aurora has also been a successful supporter of cultural activities in Iceland. Projects have been carefully selected and monitored as far as possible. The Foundation emphasises providing substantial support to each project, thereby strengthening the likelihood of a successful outcome. Aurora has as well initiated its own projects such as Aurora Design Fund and Kraumur Music Fund which have supported numerous designer and young musicians in Icealnd.
Start Date: March 2021
Work Area: Freetown Sierra Leone
Employer: Aurora Impact Foundation
Reporting to: Project Manager
Employment Type: Six-Month Consultancy Contract; possibility of extension or becoming permanent.
Application Deadline: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone. Open to all nationalities.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to
with “Assistant Programme Manager” in Subject Line.
Key Purpose
To help in ensuring that operating processes are sufficient and follow program specifications and oversee programs from development and plan, to production.
Duties
- Assist in the daily running of Aurora Impact.
- Be the first point of contact for participants in Aurora Impact pre-acceleration programmes and address their questions or concerns.
- Design and prepare workshops and trainings in consultation with the Project Manager.
- Occasionally lead the scheduled training sessions in the pre-acceleration programme on behalf of the Project Manager.
- Coordinate and prioritize resources across projects to fulfil the organizational goals.
- Communicate and coordinate with guest speakers to ensure smooth running of events and meetings.
- Discuss with Project Manager and evolve projects that are feasible within the estimated budget and time range.
- Supervise other project proceedings with a future foresight and clear objectives.
- Conduct research on new and innovative methods of teaching and supporting entrepreneurs.
- Provide administrative support to the Project Manager in terms of project updates, meeting minutes and timely reports.
- Assist the Project Manager to finalize projects in a successful manner by keeping track of records to access the employee performance in accordance with meeting the timescales and deadlines.
- Analyze projects in conformance to the company standards and notify the Project Manager.
- Maintain clear overview of equipment, orders and payments related to the pre-accelerator programme.
- Perform other duties as required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related discipline.
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
- Proven experience working with projects.
Qualities and Skills
- Must be business-oriented.
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
- Ability to supervise others and lead a team.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to lead in providing training and/or coaching for others
