Project Assistant (PA) Education And Peace Building at Islamic Relief

Reporting To: Project Officer -Education and Peace Building
Base Location: Wajir Field Office 100%

JOB PURPOSE:

Overall Responsibility

The project assistant (Education & peace building) will assist in the implementation of Education, peace building and women empowerment component of the project “Empowering Local Communities through Integrated Interventions project in Mandera & Wajir Counties. He/she will directly report to the project officer

• Project planning and implementation
• Conduct social mobilizations, project target identifications, setting target criteria for the integrated project activities.
• Work closely with the Community focal persons in Mobilization, sensitization and general implementation of the project including handling beneficiaries complains.
• Assist in the development of project implementation plans and budgets within the project framework.
• Assist in Supporting and keeping track of day-to-day activities implementation at the selected sites.
• Assist in the Preparation of weekly project implementation plans/acceleration plans
• Ensure timely implementation of project activities as per the work plan budgetary, standards and procedures.
• Ensure filling of project documents in accordance with IRK policy and procedures.
• Assist in any other implementation duty assigned by line managers.
• Monitoring, Documentation, Communications and reporting
• Ensure the project target is achieved in line with project plans and result framework
• Assist in Developing project implementation tools including Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), M&E Plans, Procurement Plans, Communication plan, weekly/monthly work plans as may be necessary.
• Document community and stakeholders’ feedback and share with relevant stakeholders for appropriate action.
• Regular monitoring and evaluation of project implementation at field Level.
• Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly, annually narrative, and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the IRK’s M&E System, Core humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other relevant policies.
• Coordination and Networking
• Coordinate with other partners working in the area in support of programme,
• Represent IRK at relevant stakeholder forums as may be requested by the line Managers

Qualification and experience

• Diploma in education, peace, security and governance, Development studies and Project management
• Minimum of at least three years’ experience working in similar context and fields
• Past work experience with the similar geographical context is desirable.

Personal skills and competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong beneficiary/local partner-service focus.**
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people as a member of multi-cultural teams.
• Ability to prioritize work, multitask and control processes.
• Experience in projects planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
• Knowledge of the key issues and trends in Education & Peace building / Conflict resolution and women empowerment sectors.
• Maturity, diplomacy, tact, and discretion, with strong negotiation skills.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of education in emergencies, education sector policy, child rights and protection issues
• Experiences of facilitating community-based training, capacity building school managements, skills/experience in peace initiatives-workshops, trainings, rallies, peace events. and awareness campaigns.

Desirable

• Working experience in North Eastern Kenya
• Knowledge of local language- Kiswahili, Somali and Oromifa