Project Assistant at ACTED

ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the position of a Project Officer based in Baidoa, Somalia. This position is dependent on approval of funding

Under the supervision and guidance of the Office Manager, 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.

Responsibilities for the Project Assistant Job

• Support the implementation of all project activities under the Food Security/Livelihoods/WASH portfolio in Bay region.
• Capitalize all project document and insure archiving as per ACTED standards
• Assist in note taking and report writing in key program activities (Community training)
• Assist the project officers in the monthly reporting
• Assist the project teams in documenting and communication (photos, success stories, case story etc…)
• Support the office manager in representation to meetings
• Taking notes and insure dissemination
• Support the Head of office in the writing of weekly and monthly area reports
• Perform any other duties as required.

Project Assistant Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or a higher Diploma or equivalent in Development studies, Social science or other relevant discipline
• At least 1 year Project management or similar experience in Donor Funded Projects
• 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
• Ability to train, mobilize, and manage national staff
• 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