PROJECT ASSISTANT / deadline extension

This is a contract position, anticipated to run until July 2019, with potential to extend.

PCPM is seeking a Project Assistant based in Beirut to assist with the implementation of several projects. The Project Assistant will act as a support in coordinating various activities, including implementation, monitoring, and ensuring that the project objectives are met and that the activities are implemented in compliance with PCPM and donor regulations. He/she will report directly to the Project Coordinator.
The successful candidate will exhibit strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure and with dedication to the mission of PCPM.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Implementation
  • Support the coordination and monitoring project activities and reports
  • Accountable for the achievement of project deliverables in terms of cost, time, and quality
  • Report project challenges in the field to project coordinator
  • Assist in resolution of issues and improve on complaint mechanism
  • Conduct regular field visits
  • Ensure compliance to grant agreements and quality standards
  • Collect data for reporting purposes in area of intervention
  • Present weekly (or periodical as required) reports to top management and donors
  • Support project logistics
• Team Management
  • Divide and allocate tasks and responsibilities between team members in area of intervention
  • Support team in charge of planning and implementation
  • Supervise daily work of team in area of intervention
  • Conduct regular meetings to ensure proper implementation
  • Assist project coordinator in identifying team developmental needs
• Coordination
  • Coordinate with external relations to monitor project progress and performance
  • Maintain project files
  • Coordinate and follow-up with partners, suppliers, beneficiaries, and working groups
  • Attend meetings with stakeholders and PCPM representatives
  • Communicate and liaise with local authorities, community leaders, beneficiaries, and local partners
  • Other project related tasks as requested by project coordinator

Qualifications:

• National Staff Position (only Lebanese citizens are eligible to apply)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good self-control, adaptability, self-sufficiency, patience, solution-oriented attitude, empathy and objectivity
• Good attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills; ability to coordinate and assist in a diverse array of activities
• Proficiency in main IT applications
• Driving license and experienced driver