Project Assistant

The Project Assistant is responsible for facilitating the effective and successful planning, and implementation of the program activities and other tasks as assigned by the project coordinator

DUTIES

• Support Project Coordinator and  staffing assigned project‐based work
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of persons of concerns, staff and agency information
• Follow up on all contracts, activities and payments linked to project work plan and budget
• Support the process of planning, development and implementation of the projects
• Assist in the development of MEAL plans for the projects
• Contacts with Field coordinators to collect data related to the implementation of the project: targets, lists…
• Assist in the narrative, financial reporting of the projects
• Report on updates to direct line manager and team members Perform field visits to provide technical assistance for field staff
• Ensure close collaboration and coordination between direct manager and field staff
• Troubleshoot project/program problems and identify solutions with coordination with the Project Coordinator
• Any other task as assigned by the project coordinator and the HOD

SKILLS

Business Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal supervision
• Good organizational and basic project management skills
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Arabic and English
• Ability to work well under pressure

Computer Skills

• Microsoft office – all applications
• Software applications required for daily operations

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management or Administration

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• 1 to 2 years of  experience preferably in management/administration