Project Associate (Peace&Recovery)

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Officer (Peace & Recovery), the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-office in Moussoro and in coordination with relevant units, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting the implementation and development of Community Stabilization interventions in Chad and in particular in the central region.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, in particular community-based planning, livelihood and social cohesion.
2. Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
3. Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information. 
4. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
5. Monitor the field work of implementing partners, supporting in timely submission of narrative and financial reports 
6. Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
7. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation. 
8. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; 
9. Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 
10. Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
11. Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff. 

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. 

• Experience of community stabilization, peacebuilding and durable solutions to diplacement with a strong emphasis on community-based programming, gender sensitivity, and do-no-harm

   

SKILLS

• Coordination skills with field partners and local authorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong proactivity and adaptability.

• Strong budget monitoring skills

• Strong skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Required Skills

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