Project Assistant

Job description 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 child protection 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 Project Assistant will work under the supervision of the War Child Emergency Program Coordinator, to whom he/she will report. Support the implementation of the project (through coordinating logistics for trainings/supporting administrative tasks/Liaise between partners in the field and War Child.) Consistently support the communication with and capacity-building of local partners. Help to ensure that the project stays on track to achieve results and objectives. Take initiative to respond quickly to program challenges. Support other tasks within the Syria emergency program as needed (such as translation, research, analysis etc).   4. Time-frame The Project Assistant is a full-time position (5 days per week). The position will start October 1, 2013 and will last for 6 months, with possibility of extension depending on performance.   5. Duty station and travel arrangements The Project Assistant will be based in the office in Beirut.   6. Project inputs War Child Holland will provide the Project Assistant with a monthly salary commensurate with experience, as well as transportation and communication costs, and a laptop computer.   7. Required skills and competencies Proficiency in Arabic; Fluent in English (with strong report writing skills in English) Previous experience in child protection programming and/or emergency response preferred. Attention to detail with strong follow up Background/contextual knowledge regarding the conflict and humanitarian situation in Syria preferred. Team oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently. Flexible and responsive to program challenges, with willingness to take on additional tasks as needed. Proficient in Ms Office - word processing, spread sheets, etc