Job Description

Purpose:
The Project Assistant will primarily support Project Officers in the successful implementation of field activities related to land rights and irrigation scheme governance. This involves providing administrative and logistical support, assisting in the coordination of workshops and training sessions, and contributing to the collection and analysis of project data. The Project Assistant will work closely with Project Officers to ensure that project activities are carried out efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support Project Officers in planning and implementing activities (meetings, workshops, trainings, dialogues, etc.) contributing to results as outlined in project results frameworks.
- Support Project Officers in documenting activities in accordance with the organisation’s M&E requirements and in maintaining high quality of documentation and reports.
- Assist in mobilizing stakeholders and target groups for activities and organise logistics.
- Assist in preparing requisition forms and in administering, documenting and reconciling project expenses in the field according to the organisation’s policies and procedures and donor requirements.
- Assist project staff in collecting and compiling relevant M&E and research data and in monitoring the operational context.
- Assist in collecting and compiling relevant project information and materials for communications purposes, as requested.
- Assist in preparing and presenting information for regular internal reviews as well as meetings with funding partners and project stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Requirements (Qualification, Experience and Skills):
- Degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Development Studies, Conflict/Peace Studies or other relevant fields from a reputable institution
- Relevant work experience in civil society and with donor funded projects is an added advantage
- Attention to detail, diligence, integrity and good team player
- Knowledge and experience in conflict management, natural resource governance and local governance is an added advantage
- Good communication and facilitation skills and good team player
- Good writing and reporting skills, attention to detail, diligence and integrity
- Driver’s License and willingness to regularly travel to the Midlands and Mashonaland East Provinces.
- Well spoken and written English, proficiency in chiShona and/or isiNdebele

How to Apply

If you are interested to work in a small team of dedicated colleagues and have the necessary qualification, experience and attitude, we are looking forward to receiving your CV and application letter via email by the 2nd of September 2024. In your application letter please clearly state the position you are applying for, outline your motivation and the special attributes, skills or work experiences which distinguish you from other applicants. Credible references are essential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly email your application to [email protected]