About the role
Job Title: Project Assistant - THRIVE Date Posted: 04/09/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Middle Employer: Hivos East Africa Industry: Project Management Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 08/09/202...
Interview prep
Walk in with sharper answers.
Use this as a quick practice sheet before you speak with the employer.
Technology & IT
Project Management
Project
Assistant
Thrive
Hivos
Mid level
Likely questions
- Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Project Assistant - THRIVE Job Hivos role.
- How would you approach your first 30 days at Hivos?
- Which of Project Management, Project and Assistant have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
- Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
- How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?
Prepare before the call
- A recent example that proves your experience with Project Management, Project and Assistant.
- One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
- Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
- A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
- Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.
Ask them
- What would success look like in the first 90 days?
- What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
- How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
- What does a normal working week look like for this role?
I am interested in the Project Assistant - THRIVE Job Hivos role because I can bring practical experience in Project Management, Project and Assistant, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Hivos needs from this hire.