Project Assistant

Good Neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and development non-governmental organization, operating in 46 countries with a focus on community development and humanitarian program. Its country office, Good Neighbors Ethiopia (GNE) has a 25-year track record of assisting Ethiopia's most vulnerable and marginalized populations. GNE is present in Ethiopia's Amhara, Oromia, Benishagul Gumez, Sidama, SNNPR, and Addis Ababa city administration. The organization will start the project in Debre Birhan, North Shewa Zone, Amhara region entitled “Emergency Humanitarian Assistance for Amhara Region, North Shewa Zone.” and we are looking for an energetic & well-experienced person. The project is funded by JPF (Japan Platform).

Responsible To: ODA Department

Term of Employment: Fixed term (6 months or more)

Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa

Required Number: One (1)

Salary & Benefits: Based on the scale of the organization

Overview of the Position

The overall objective of the project is to address immediate lifesaving support for the internally displaced in the camp.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Providing support to project implementation, guaranteeing quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Provides administrative and operational support on the implementation of the project;
• Assist in projects’ financial resources management, human resources management, efficient procurement, and logistical services;
• Supports the elaboration of projects related to Terms of Reference;
• Organized the project implementation documentation process.
• Prepare documents for auditing.
• Facilitate payment issues conducted for the project.
• Support to follow-up on project auditing issues;
• Follow-up, on a daily basis, with project partners and donors, to guarantee smooth implementation of administrative and operational activities of the project;
• Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation;
• Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings as tasked by the project manager;
• Process project-related travel arrangements;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Assists the project staff in the field and head office in analyzing and interpreting project data;
• Support the elaboration of project work plans;
• Support the elaboration of project procurement plans;
• Carry out any other duties as outlined by the Department head;

Job Requirements

Job Requirement

Qualifications and Background:

• University degree in Management, Accounting and finance, and  related fields;
• With a minimum of 2 years experience in project assistance.

Required Languages – English and Amharic

Skills:

• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake assigned responsibilities and work under pressure;
• An excellent team player.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization;
• Computer literate especially in MS word, MS excel and PowerPoint;
• Well organized, attention to detail, and have some analytical skills.

How to Apply

If you are interested and fulfill the minimum requirements, please apply by sending a Cover Letter, CV, and relevant documents to [email protected] before November 5, 2022. Only short-listed applicants will be considered for the exam. Note: Use "Project Assistant" as the subject line of your email!

For further information call: Phone: 0115578614