Programme Assistant

Reporting Line

The Programme Assistant reports to the Programme Manager

Place of Work

S/he is based in Beirut, with frequent trips to the implementation sites.

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager (P.M), the Programme Assistant will perform the following duties:

General Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and designing the programme and proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective actions
• Assist in the project activity work plan and its revisions periodically as required
• Report the progress of the programme at regular intervals to the P.M
• Engage in managing communications with stakeholders as directed by the P.M
• Assist in recording and developing materials for operational and donor communication
• As directed by the P.M, ensure proper coordination with national authorities and international counterparts
• Assist in the development of project proposals and concept notes
• Perform other duties as assigned by the P.M

In addition, like all RET Staff

• Comply with internal policies, ensuring that activities and their performance comply with what is established in RET's Code of Conduct and other Manuals;
• Work as a team member to achieve RET’s goals;
• Manage in a transparent way RET’s resources, fulfilling effectively and efficiently the tasks entrusted;
• Propose, constructively, alternative solutions to problems that arise in the work area.

Qualifications

• University Degree (preferred) in Education, Social Sciences, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field 

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to strategically prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent writing skills, with analytical capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of quality project reports
• Strong communication skills
• Openness to change and ability to work under challenging conditions
• Fluent in English/French and Arabic