Project Assistant

SHiFT is a social innovation hub leading the transformation of post-conflict and/or marginalized zones towards peaceful and prosperous communities. We bring people together and bridge differences through building capacities, raising awareness, creating opportunities, promoting success models and mentoring. SHiFT has a community-center on one of the former frontlines in Tripoli. The center currently provides a neutral space where people can meet and mobilize over shared causes, use incubation services or attend one of SHiFT’s training programs, and try to deal with the unsettled past. Our main programs are: Tasaloh (Reconciliation) program; Tatweer (Development) program; and Tamteen (Empowerment) program.

The project assistant will report to the project coordinator and project management as he will work closely with the M&E officer and the field officer and the maiin role will be:

• Data entry/ data management for all the beneficiaries profiling and registration for the beneficiary in collaboration with the M&E team and the officers. 
• Conduct the vetting for all beneficiaries.
• Preparation for all logistics activities related to the training sessions (Room reservation and preparation - refreshments, stationary, hygiene and sanitation etc. 
• Prepare and send the Zoom Link for all online sessions. 
• Prepare and collect attendance sheets for all sessions. 
• Take screenshots for all virtual training and meetings.
• Take photos for all in-person meetings and training. 
• Keep an archive for all project documents and provide it when needed. 
• Follow up and Maintain a good relationship with the target beneficiaries. 
• Mentoring the beneficiaries in implementing their community-based projects if needed

Characteristics

• Responsible and accountable
• Commitment and engagement 
• Dynamic
• Solution Oriented. 
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of the project and beneficiaries. 
• Respect the work environment. 
• Ability to work under stress

Skills

• High communication skills
• Time management skills
• Computer skills
• Database management 
• Mentorship and coaching skills

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience of project assistant.
• Proficient in relevant data storage.
• Ability to procure, house and inspect relevant and necessary data independently.
• Experience in Violent extremism programs is a plus.