Project Assistant - ACTED
- Position: Project Assistant
- Contract duration: 3 Months (with possibility of extension)
- Location: Gaza
- Starting Date ASAP
Background on ACTED
ACTED is an international NGO registered in France. ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED started its activities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in May 2007. ACTED is currently implementing projects covering multiple humanitarian / development sectors, funded by of a variety of international donors, which aim at protecting vulnerable households and strengthening civil society actors across the oPt. ACTED oPt offers a dynamic, rigorous and knowledge-orientated working environment.
Country Profile
In the occupied Palestinian territory, ACTED is both committed to humanitarian assistance and long-term development. ACTED strives to strengthen the economic capacities of cooperatives in rural areas, consolidate civil society organisations, and provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable, rural communities in the West Bank and Gaza. ACTED seeks a project assistant for its operations in Gaza.
Responsibilities
- In charge of daily follow-up for monthly and weekly planning of activities in coordination with the project supervisor.
- Ensure the project implementation is in line with its planned outputs, indicators set and timeframe.
- Conduct regular field visits to relevant communities and stakeholders.
- Review projects’ BFU, provide accurate monthly forecasts with BOQs and cash requirements, in coordination with Project Supervisor.
- Contribute to the development of projects’ Procurement plans, in coordination with Project Supervisor.
- Respect FLATS procedures by ensuring efficient project records and documentation.
- Respect ACTED’s code of conduct and polices.
- Ensure that the Project Supervisor is well informed of the project activities and progresses.
- Ensures that all needed information/figures necessary for reporting are well tracked and recorded.
- In charge of the performance and quality project implementation to ensure that indicators are being met in coordination with the AME Unit.
- Ensure lessons learned and best practices are documented.
- Responding to/handling complaints as requested by the AME officer and in coordination with Project Supervisor.
- Assist in reviewing and updating project work plan, including implementing partner work plan.
- Assist in the monthly project report, project management follow-up- PMF, field visits reports and weekly plans on time to the Project Supervisor.
- Perform any other duties requested by the Project Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies or any other relevant field.
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience with humanatarian projects.
- Previous work experience with NGOs / INGOs is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.
- Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines.
- Professional attitude, good social skills, and ability to work in a team.
- Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic language skills; ability to write clearly and concisely about complex issues
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint…).
- Valid Driving Lisence.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter, CV, and three references (in English) no later than 31st May , 2021 to: opt.jobs@acted.org indicating the position (Project Assistant) in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
opt.jobs@acted.org