Program Assistant

1. Background: In response to the Syrian crisis, War Child works through local partners to provide psychosocial support to children and young people affected by the conflict. War Child is seeking a Project Assistant for its ongoing program. 2. Objective of the position: To support and assist in the implementation and realization of project goals and objectives for an education and psychosocial support intervention for Syrian children. 3. Key tasks and responsibilities: The Program Assistant will work under the supervision of the War Child Program Manager, to whom he/she will report. Support the implementation of the overall program; by providing support to the Program Manager and Project Coordinators Coordinate logistics for trainings. Manage data entry for project activities. Maintain the filing system for partners. Support translation of documents. Support in other administrative or support tasks.   4. Time-frame The Program Assistant is a full-time position (5 days per week). The position will start asap and will last for 3 months, with possibility of extension depending on performance.   5. Duty station and travel arrangements The Program Assistant will be based out of the office in Beirut.   6. Project inputs War Child Holland will provide the Program Assistant with a monthly salary commensurate with experience, as well as transportation and communication costs, and a laptop computer.   7. Required skills and competencies Fluency in Arabic required; and fluency in English preferred   Experience in similar positions with an NGO is preferable Preferably previous experience working with children/refugees/vulnerable populations Team oriented. Flexible and responsive to program challenges, with willingness to take on additional tasks as needed. Proficient in Ms Office - word processing, spread sheets, etc.