Project Assistant (Lebanese Nationals Only)

FUNCTIONS

The Project Assistant shall be responsible for:

Project Planning and Implementation

Day-to-day visit to the field,

Provide updates of the field work done on daily basis;

Ensure correct and efficient use of resources;

Manage project volunteers on field;

Support in data entry and archiving 

Notify Project Manager in case of any problem or obstacle in the field

Project Reporting

Collect information needed of beneficiaries and distributed material and communicate effectively with the Project Manager;

Keep an accurate filling system;

Archive and report on conducted trainings and meetings;

Communicate systematically with the team and support field officers with their work when needed;

Participate in documenting lessons learned and best practices during the project.

Keep line manager and Security manager informed about any security issues. Follow internal security guidelines;

Refer complaints and delays to relevant ACTED’s staff;

Coordination and external representation

Coordinate closely with the project partners,  established committees, selected volunteers and relevant stakeholders to ensure an effective implementation of the project;

o Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries

The Project Assistant is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner.  Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about ACTED programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies.  This is the responsibility of every ACTED staff member.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

University degree in Agriculture Science or closely related field;

1-2 years of field experience in similar position focusing on outreach and community work;

Experience in distribution works is highly preferred;

Fluent in Arabic, with good written and verbal English skills and the ability to work in an international context;

Strong communication skills;

Excellent interpersonal skills and external relations;

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;

Flexible and hardworking;

Knowledge and understanding of international assistance.

Prior experience using basic computer software required, notably in word and excel