Senior Project Manager Assistant 

Job Description

Position:                      Senior Project Manager Assistant 

Project Title: "PEACE STEPS: experiences of social and solidal economy for a sustainable growth in Palestine" – AID 011.500 Development initiative funded by the Italian Agency of Cooperation and Development under the call OSC 2017

Organization: VdT - Vento di Terra NGO

Starting date: 20th August, 2021

Duration of the contract: Five months – including a two-month probation period – with possible extension, subject to needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Type of contract: Full time or part time, to be evaluated

This position is an assignment to support the implementation of the project “PEACE STEPS: experiences of social and solidarity economy for a sustainable growth in Palestine" - Development initiative funded by the Italian Agency of Cooperation and Development under the call OSC 2017.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Project Manager Assistant provides support with regards to the Project Manager in the implementation of the Project’s activities, and reports to him/her.

In particular, the Project Manager Assistant will have the following key duties and responsibilities:

  1. Assist the Project Manager in the implementation of the project’s activities, with specific focus on the coordination of the beneficiaries, local partners and stakeholders;
  2. Follow up with the implementation of all the project's activities in the field, in close cooperation with local partners, reporting to the project manager; 
  3. Facilitate the communication flow and relationship with the partners and the relevant ministries and stakeholders;
  4. Draw up monthly reports on the progress of ongoing activities;
  5. Assist the Project Manager in the realization of all the documentation materials according to donor's procedure (minutes, reports, photos, videos);   
  6. Conduct need assessments;
  7. Assist Vento di Terra staff in designing new project proposals;
  8. Collaborate with Vento di Terra staff in collecting and archiving the supporting documents and all the other necessary documentation needed for the financial audit, according to the donor’s procedures.

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Job Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
 
Candidates will be considered eligible for selection on the basis of the following essential requirements, to be fulfilled by the deadline for applications:
 
Essential requirements
 
BA in International Relations, Political and Social Sciences, International Development or related fields. Other degrees of the same level may be taken into consideration if accompanied by sector specific experience;
At least 3 years of post-graduate working experience with international organizations and/or governmental aid agencies on project/programme field coordination and/or stakeholder coordination; 
Proficient English user (oral and written);
Arabic mother tongue; 
Good knowledge of the local context with specific reference to the Bedouin communities; 
Good communication skills; 
Ability in multitasking and in working under stressful conditions; 
Good team working skills;
Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Sharepoint);
Driving licence.
 
Preferred requirements
 
Knowledge of Italian language.
 
ETHIC
 
The Project Manager Assistant acts in accordance with Vento di Terra NGO principles and values.
The Project Manager Assistant is totally aware that any act or activity undertaken in conflict with VdT principles and value will lead to the break of the contract.
The Project Manager Assistant agrees that all the materials and the documentation produced in the framework of the action is to be considered as VdT’s property, any other use, not related to the implementation of the action or not authorized by Vento di Terra NGO, is prohibited.
Job Details
Job Title Senior Project Manager Assistant 
Deadline 12 - Aug - 2021
Location Bethlehem
Job Type Part time and Full time
Position Level Mid Career
Salary N/A
Degree Bachelor's degree
Experience 3 Years
Application Instructions
Applications, accompanied by a motivational letter and CV and bearing at least two references (name, position, contact) in addition to authorization to process personal data must be sent to [email protected] within August the 12th, indicating the subject of the mail: Application_PM Assistant Vento di Terra

Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. The selection interviews will be held at the VdT office in Bethlehem and/or on-line. Any transport costs to attend the interview will be borne by the candidates. We also inform you that if the suitable candidate is identified before the expiry of the vacancy, it will be closed earlier than the date indicated.

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