Project Assistant

Task Description:

The specific Tasks and responsibilities of the Project Assistant will include the following:

• Follow up the implementation of the detailed work plan designed by the project coordinator which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure the project implementation complies with the donor procedures and regulations (procurement, financial, etc.…).
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Follow up the project activities with TCNR especially at Field Level especially the activities related to the agriculture components (farmers training, survey, follow up of demonstrations farms etc.) and the support for the TCNR preparation for the IUCN green list nomination.
• Ensure project adheres to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately.
• Provide administrative support as needed and prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings related to the project implementation.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs

Skills and Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience in the field of Agriculture, environmental protection, Monitoring and rural development.  
• Communication and reporting skills (Narrative reporting, Minutes of meeting, progress report)
• Computer Skills especially excel and data analysis skills
• The candidate should have a firm understanding of community development and expertise in self-reliant and participatory development process.
• Should have a successful record of working with local authorities and community groups in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Organizational skills: including an ability to work independently and take initiative
• Flexible and highly motivated self-starter
• Should have the ability also to use tact and diplomacy, resolve conflicts and achieve results.