Project Assistant

Title: Project Assistant
Project: Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Programmes
Location: Jerusalem
Application deadline: March 4, 2010
Type of contract: Service Contract
Post level: SC5
Languages required: English, Arabic
Duration of initial contract: 6 months (possibility of renewal).

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
-Facilitate daily implementation of the project, as required and in line with agreed upon work
plans;
-Assist in the organization and documentation of project meetings and events;
-Support in coordination efforts with project partners and in ensuring flow of information;
-Facilitate administrative tasks related to contracting services including all contracting procedures
required by the management of the project;
-Ensure proper follow-up of the payments related to the contracts in place for the project;
-Ensure regular financial monitoring;
-Assist in collecting project data, as required and in accordance with project monitoring and
evaluation frameworks;
-Draft reports and briefings, as requested;
-Draft formal correspondence, in both Arabic and English language, and provide translations, as
requested;
-Ensure and maintain proper filing, both soft and hard versions, of project documents;

Qualifications:
-High school and/or Diploma
-Two to three years of experience related to administrative field or project implementation
-Very good administrative abilities;
-Very good communication skills;
-Ability to work independently and within a team;
-Very Good writing skills in Arabic and English.
-Voluntary and/or professional experience in women's projects, as an asset;

How to Apply:
Apply by sending your cover letter, CV to the following e-mail address: [email protected] or
by fax to 026280661, indicating the title position. Deadline for receiving applications is March 4,
2010. Only short-listed applicants will be called for interview.
Men are encouraged to apply.