Location: Dakar, Senegal
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization working to improve lives sustainably through integrated, locally driven solutions across health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, youth, research and technology.
The Program Assistant for the STRIDES (STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems) project in Senegal provides logistical, programmatic, operational and administrative support to the project. Working with the STRIDES Senegal Project Director and field colleagues, the Program Assistant helps ensure the set-up, implementation and smooth running of country programs, together with ongoing monitoring and reporting. The role prepares documents and reports, compiles data, manages files and records, and serves as the main support resource for the project.
Responsibilities:
- Assist program staff in handling requests from regional teams, headquarters and other staff.
- Coordinate technical visits, travel authorizations, expense reports, payments and contracts in support of country program implementation.
- Draft activity budgets in line with approved terms of reference.
- Support the review of quarterly reports and organize related conference calls.
- Support procurement and track activity-related expenditures as needed.
- Schedule and take part in regular country calls, take notes and follow up on actions.
- Manage databases and shared internal files, ensuring data integrity and security in line with company quality standards and policy.
- Prepare documents, reports and briefing materials for consultants, staff and donors.
- Help onboard and train new administrative and support staff.
- Perform basic technical program tasks such as reviewing work plans, and ensure documentation and reporting meet national and regional standards.
Qualifications:
- At least a 2-year post-secondary degree (or international equivalent) in information/knowledge services, communication, education, health, behavioral sciences, life and social sciences, international development, human development or a related field; a 4-year degree is preferred.
- Typically 0-2 years of experience in program and administrative support.
- Clear, professional communicator.
- Fluent reading, writing and speaking in French is required; professional English proficiency is desired.
- Prior NGO experience is an asset.
Reports to the STRIDES Senegal Project Director. No supervisory responsibilities. Expected annual basic salary range: XOF 9,400,000 - 11,000,000.
Closing date: 2026-11-04
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the FHI 360 Career Portal (Workday) using the application link. Requisition ID: 2026201564.
https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Dakar-Senegal/Program-Assistant_Requisition-2026201564/apply