Program Assistant
Vacancy Notice
Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition and industrialized countries in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. This is what the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is all about. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education work around the globe.
GIZ has been commissioned by the German Government to implement the programme
Strengthening Women in Decision Making in the Middle East - LEAD
In order to support the Programme Team at Ramallah GIZ office, we are looking for a”
Program Assistant (Part-time 60%)
Responsibilities & tasks:
The programme assistant, is responsible for:
-Ensures good communication and flow of information within the programme and with the GIZ office;
-Files documents in reference files and in DMS in line with GIZ’s filing rules, and helps create and maintain a filing system for all programme activities;
-Builds up and update a data-base with photos and project factsheets for the SI MENA;
-Assists in the work with the media and social media activities;
-Assists the principal advisors in preparing workshops and study visits within the context of women in local governance;
-Prepares and organizes information material for the SI MENA in cooperation with the Principal advisors;
-Helps organize events and document meetings, workshops and seminars within or outside the project;
-Ensures proper communication with the network of women local councilors;
-Assists preparing the meetings with the gender platform of civil society and the MoLG;
-Helps preparing visitor programmes, including travel schedules, in cooperation with administrative or financial officers;
-Participates and prepares internal and external minutes of meetings for meetings and workshops and assists in its documentation;
-Photocopies and scans documents as needed;
-Creates an address file with important contact addresses and maintains it;
-Helps create factsheets to report and to highlight activities for the SI MENA;
-Performs other duties and tasks as per the request of management;
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
BA Degree in Community Development, Social Work or similar relevant faculty.
Proven qualifications in women right issues and gender equality strategy
Excellent computer skills and formats to present in conferences and workshops
Professional experience
At least 1-3 years professional experience in the field of gender sensitive municipal decision making processes and policies
Knowledge of GIZ programming and GIZ instruments and methodologies in the field of Gender and Local Governance
Experience in working with NGOs and their networks, preferably in the context of local governance and the empowerment of women
Very good communication skills and the ability to communicate out-put oriented with officials and civil society within a cultural complex environment
Other knowledge, additional competences
-Sensitivity to deal with women issues and their social environment
-Good organisational skills and the ability to finalize programme activities in time
-Good knowledge of English
-Customer and service-oriented attitude
-Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
-Ability and willingness to travel to Jordan is a requirement.
Assignment: Starting as of 2nd of January 2016
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.
We are looking forward to your application by email comprising your CV and cover letter until 17.12.2015 to the following address:
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