Project Assistant-EiE Project at Voluntary Service Overseas

Responsibilities:

• The project assistant will lead the overall implementation and monitoring of Emergency response project in Isiolo and Laikipia Counties Assist with the logistics and procurement processes in line with project needs and VSO policies In charge of all project documentation including beneficiary databases, community and stakeholder feedback
• Undertake advocacy and policy influence initiatives as necessary during the project implementation period
• Ensure timely reporting for the project in line with donor requirements
• Supervise and provide logistical and administration support to project national volunteer, and project partners.
• Maintain an effective communication system and ensure information flow between project and relevant parties on project update and inquiries.
• Undertake extensive travel within project Counties and participate in regular monitoring visits to ensure quality of project implementation, administration and financial management in project sites.
• Represent VSO in meetings with government and other relevant stakeholders as required.
• Provide support for other VSO activities as reasonably requested by supervisors and in line with organizational priorities.

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge/qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in social work, development studies, project management or related course
• Knowledge on disability rights and inclusion practices in education
• Knowledge or experience in humanitarian/emergency response, project cycle management, partnership/relationship building and influencing
• At least three years of relevant experience in the relevant field(s)
• Experience with emergency programming and cash-based interventions
• Experience working in marginalised contexts will be an added advantage

Skills/Abilities:

• Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.
• Ability to manage budgets financial procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to other counties to deliver project activities Willingness and ability to work efficiently with a wide diverse group of people
• Ability to work as part of a team in an organized and flexible approach
• Desirable Criteria: (skills that could be an advantage in the role)

Knowledge/qualifications:

• Evidence of effective problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of professionalism and high integrity.
• Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance.