Project Assistant (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

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, in particular community-based planning, livelihood and social cohesion. 

2. Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
3. Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.   
4. Support administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
5. Assit in monitoring the field work of implementing partners, supporting in timely submission of narrative and financial reports 
6. Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor. 
7. Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation. 
8. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions. 
9. Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• School diploma with four 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 two 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-harmExperience in the regions of Kanem, Bar el Gazel and Batha

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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