Project Assistant
ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO,
founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by
humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable
communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and
engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break
the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters.
Their interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and
development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global
and local, and adapted to each context. Their 3,300 staff is committed in to
responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation,
towards sustainable development.
ACTED is looking for professionally
confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the
position of a Project Assistant based in Burhakaba, Somalia.
Under the supervision and guidance of
the Project Officer, The Project Assistant will support the program delivery
and the project officers in accordance to both the project document and ACTED’s
rules and procedures.
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s Degree or a higher Diploma
or equivalent in Development studies, Social science or other relevant discipline
·
At least 1 year working experience.
·
Demonstrated experience in project
management in an NGO/INGO is preferable.
·
Able to manage a high workload and
meet tight deadlines
·
Hands On experience in report writing
and communication
·
Ability and willing to travel within
the region,
·
Fluency in Somali and English
languages
·
Flexibility and ability to multi-task
under pressure;
·
Proven ability to work creatively and
independently both in the field and in the office;
·
Good inter-personal skills,
commitment and motivation
How to Apply
Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit
their applications (most updated CV and cover letter) to kenya.jobs@acted.org by or before 1st August 2017.
Please do not attach any other
documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested
at a later.
Please note that only the shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
ACTED will at no stage of recruitment
process request candidate to make payments of any kind. Further, ACTED has not
retained any agent in connection with recruitment.
ACTED is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
