Job summary
Program and Research Assistant will assist the Program and Research unit to ensure all programs are well put together and happen on the set date. Coordinate all pre-event, post event activities of programs. Assist in organization of Welcome2Africa database while assisting in conduction standard research activities within and outside the organization.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Programs

 Work with the program manager in the design, implementation and management of Welcome2Africa International programs, identify opportunities for new initiatives or program expansion towards achieving the organizations vision and mission.
Facilitate partnership with government agencies, donor organizations, private firms, international organizations and other service providers interested in trade and investment in Africa.  
Work with the program manager in carrying out stakeholder mapping
Adequately maintain and update stakeholders and partners database under the supervision of the program’s manager. 
make phone calls and send out emails to follow up with partners/stakeholders.
Implementing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedure for all program activities.
Participate in developing and nurturing collaborations with external partners including donors and individual supporters, policy makers, media and other stake holders.
Ensure that all staff and volunteers adhere to the project implementation principles. 
Assist with day-to-day administrative duties of the programs unit
Keep track of all discussions with sponsors, speakers, and delegates 
Manage assigned programs 
Interface with Admin to assist in any logistics planning, pre-event logistics management, as well as onsite and post-event logistics.
Develop some program materials
Assist in the business development part of programs.
Keep track of meetings  (Online/Offline)
Account for the likelihood that event will encourage the participation of paying delegates.
Highlights current issues faced with Agricultural Value Chain financing in Africa, key issues which will be addressed by the event
Assist in creation of Program, Delivery of Program – Sourcing, securing and managing speakers related to Agricultural Value Chain financing in Africa,
Assist in identifying and inviting speakers maintaining communication throughout the conference production cycle
Communicate by phone and email with key industry figures to determine the validity of proposed topic, sub-themes, timing and locations
Collating of content for Website and the summit itself
Securing of key partners and sponsors
Research all possible events covering the proposed topic to analyze potential conflicts in dates or overexposure
Assist in writing the conference program and to attend to all matters relating to the successful conduct of the event.
Assist in highlighting possible sponsors and support the marketing of sponsorship opportunities for events and supervising the work of sales and marketing staff
Assist in planning for a post-conference internal and external reports
Assist in budgeting, financial and cash management for the events.
Research and DataBase . 
support in developing material and help develop a proposal to secure funding.
Oversees database development and modification efforts.
Designs and implements secure, efficient, and accurate databases.
Maintains current and accurate knowledge of data storage and management best practices.
Ensures that databases are designed to meet specifications and requirements at the lowest possible costs.
Develops and maintains documentation and standards.
Help in planning, research project, coordinating tasks, preparing surveys, scheduling interviews and identifying statistical models and analysis techniques to use. 
Reviewing published literature and producing literature reviews
Conduct valid and reliable SWOT analyses of market research, Agric commodity research 
Remain fully informed about market trends, third-party research, and implement best practices
Under the leadership of Research officer; collaborate with Trade and Investment lead, business developer and program officer to understand goals and needs
Research on donors that are interested in funding organizations that are focused on agri businesses and prepare grant proposals.
Identify and compile list of potential investors, partners and relevant stakeholders that the organization can work with.
Work with the investment analyst to map out beneficial agri investment pathways and come up with initiatives that will be of interest to investors.
Manage and respond to project related emails and attend project meetings
Prepare, maintain and update website materials
Prepare articles, reports and presentations on behalf of the organization.
Any other tasks as maybe assigned by my supervisors

Job Specification
Academic Qualification

Minimum requirement of BSC/HND in Computer studies, Economics, Business Administration or any other related field

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as Program or research Personnel/Assistant

Professional Certification

MBA or any relevant professional certification will be an advantage

Skills

Data analysis skill is a must
Data base management skill
Technical skill
Planning and scheduling
Good communication and interaction skill
A Critical thinker