Project Assistant

Position:                              Project Assistant                       

Contract duration:             6 months renewable based on fund

Location:                             Gaza - Deir Albalah

Starting Date                      ASAP

I-Background on ACTED

ACTED is an international NGO registered in France. ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED started its activities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in May 2007. ACTED is currently implementing projects covering multiple humanitarian / development sectors, funded by of a variety of international donors, which aim at protecting vulnerable households and strengthening civil society actors across the oPt. ACTED oPt offers a dynamic, rigorous and knowledge-orientated working environment.

“ACTED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and ensures that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited. All candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks in line with legal requirements. Any candidate offered a job will sign ACTED’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.”

II-Country Profile

In the occupied Palestinian territory, ACTED is both committed to humanitarian assistance and long-term development. ACTED strives to strengthen the economic capacities of communities, consolidate civil society organisations, and provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable, rural communities in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza. ACTED currently seeks a position of a Project Assistant for its aniticpated coming humanitarian operations in Gaza.

III-Position Profile

• In charge of daily follow-up for monthly and weekly planning of activities in coordination with the project supervisor.
• Ensure the project implementation is in line with its planned outputs, indicators set and timeframe.
• Conduct regular field visits to relevant communities and stakeholders.
• Review projects’ BFU, provide accurate monthly forecasts with BOQs and cash requirements, in coordination with Project Manager.
• Contribute to the development of projects’ Procurement plans, in coordination with Project Manager.
• Respect FLATS procedures by ensuring efficient project records and documentation.
• Respect ACTED’s code of conduct and polices.
• Ensure that the Project manager is well informed of the project activities and progresses.
• Ensures that all needed information/figures necessary for reporting are well tracked and recorded.
• In charge of the performance and quality project implementation to ensure that indicators are being met in coordination with the MEAL Unit.
• Ensure lessons learned and best practices are documented.
• Responding to/handling complaints as requested by the MEAL officer and in coordination with Project Manager.
• Assist in reviewing and updating project work plan, including implementing partner work plan.
• Assist in the monthly project report, project management follow-up- PMF, field visits reports and weekly plans on time to the Project Manager.
• Perform any other duties requested by the Project Manager.

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IV-Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies or any other relevant field.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience with humanatarian projects.
• Previous work experience with NGOs / INGOs is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.
• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines.
• Professional attitude, good social skills, and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic language skills; ability to write clearly and concisely about complex issues
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint…).

IV-Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the below link later than September 25th, 2024 to: 

Project Assistant

The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. No telephone inquiries will be received.

“Due to the emergency situation and the need for the position , this job might be filled before the end of the vacancy announcement”