Re-advertisement Project Assistant Food Security - Dhusamareb (National Position) - Somalia

Job description

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Prepare payment requests (PRs) in Aggresso where applicable and liaise with logistics to support stock requisition of materials from stores to support project activities using the correct procedures
Liaise with your supervisors to support in preparation of contract documents, verification certificates for incentive workers, partners and other service providers timely to facilitate proper and prompt payment to the partners
Work with incentive workers to ensure that correct data capture procedures are adhered to during PDM and other monitoring activities
Administer working advances, field based resource person’s payments and participants’ activity payments in compliance with NRC policy
Participate in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation including rapid assessments, and other data collection in order to inform and improve programming
Liaise and work with fellow project assistants including field assistants to implement and document FSL activities in South and Central Somalia with special focus at the on the projects assigned
Support and work with incentive workers, implementing partners, suppliers & beneficiaries to; build capacity, ensure that correct documentation procedures are adhered to during field activities including M&E activities
In consultation with the project officer(s) and project coordinator, represent NRC in community meetings, coordination meetings and other information sharing fora that is available
Communicate timely and adequately of any concerns that threats the smooth operation of program and advise of possible course of actions to take
Timely reporting and support in preparation of project reports/updates for the ongoing project activities
Any other duties assigned by your supervisors

Qualifications

Ordinary National Diploma in Business Administration, Social Science or other relevant discipline
National Certificate or equivalent level of Project Management training.
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.
Experience in a Humanitarian field context a strong added advantage.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills
Very good organizational and administrative skills
Attention to detail.
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Strong team working and support role skills.
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines under pressure with minimum supervision
Good task orientation and ability to follow actions through to completion

Personal qualities

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect

We offer

Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Dhusamareb
Salary/Benefits: According to NRC's general directions.
The candidate is to observe NRC's four core values dedication, innovation, inclusivity, accountability and the Code of Conduct for all staff.