Project Assistant

Job Vacancy

Project Assistant

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

NATUF is a Palestinian non-governmental organization that promotes community development in a healthy environment; it has a proven track of experience in community development, Environment, Education, Youth, Health and Infrastructure.

NATUF, is a local partner for Al Fakhoora Dynamic Futures Program (DF); a program that is  managed by the United Nations Development Program, Program of Assistance to the Palestinian People, UNDP/PAPP and co-funded by the Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah and Education Above All-Al Fakhoora Organization, Qatar. Al Fakhoora Dynamic Futures Program’s ultimate outcome is to establish a cadre of Palestinian university graduates from underserved backgrounds, making meaningful contributions as leaders in their communities and globally.

As a part of its project design, DF provides students with a comprehensive multi-stage training program to empower them to become leaders and advocates, equipped with internationally recognized employable skills, as well as a wide range of opportunities to apply the gained skills and knowledge in a way that enhance their surrounding communities, therefore NATUF seeks to recruit a dynamic staff member for the following position:

Title:Project Assistant

Location: Al Fakhoora House, NATUF for Environment & Community Development, Gaza
Period: 5 months with possibility of extension based on performance and fund availability
Monthly Salary: $700
Position Category:  Full Time
Starting date: As soon as possible

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Natuf is looking for professional Project Assistant whowill work closely with DF scholars and Al Fakhoora House staff to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of Scholarship, Leadership, Advocacy, media& skilling activities. S/he will assist in managing, designing, developing, coordinating and conducting large or small scale training programs to help the program students gaining soft and technical skills; in addition to assist managing advocacy activities via indoor, outdoor and social media events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

For Skilling and Leadership activities:
-Support the project coordinator in assessing the training needs and develop programs to match these needs.
-Assist in designing and preparing Leadership & skilling training
-Track and report on training outcomes and provide feedback to PMU on the participants.

For Social Media and Advocacy
-Assist on implementing social media advocacy campaigns relevant to UN days and other local and global issues as needed
-Assist in preparing and facilitating video conferences between DF scholars and other international peers.
-Managing a team of volunteers including motivating and inspiring them to be involved in social media and advocacy activities.

Other activities,
-Support the project coordinator in the implementation of the project activities by service providers, suppliers, partners, trainers, and mentors and that all work is carried out in full compliance with the policies and requirements of steering committee, UNDP PMU and donors.
-In accordance with a monitoring plan, carry out and fully document field visits, data gathering, and verification of attendance and activity delivery, scoring of tests and related tasks.
-Maintain complete and accurate records of the implemented activities (paper and electronic).
-Handle logistics for training activities including venues and equipment.
-support the project coordinator in preparing terms of reference (ToRs) of the trainings and activities and handle procurement activities such as advertising, opening, evaluating; Take part and share responsibility for all evaluations, and awarding bids
-Gather reporting information, including but not limited to photographs of activities, and success stories for promotions.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

-Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, , or other related field
-At least 3 years of work experience in a relevant field.
-Has a knowledge in photography, and social media.
-Experience in education sector and youth development is an asset.
-Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate).
-Advanced organizational skills, Self-directed employ, responsive to multiple requests, organized, and able to prioritize and respond to requests within requested timelines and under pressure.
-excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Excellent language skills in English and Arabic.
-Proficiency in MS Office.
 

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their Cover Letter & CV including 3 of the mostrecent professional references to

[email protected]

by 6 August 2016, no later than 16:00. Please indicate the job title in the subject line of the email as Project Assistant

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

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