Project Assistant x 2

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Job Summary

Ensure effective implementation of the project activities working on the ground with communities and Thaba Tseka and Leribe.

Strengthen the capacity building of communities in DRR elements: 40%

• Support the capacity building of the established community development structures to lead disaster management and development initiatives
• Strengthen engagement and participation of communities in local development
• Design and implement simple age appropriate activities for children
• Lead and facilitate community mobilization for activities, ensuring greater participation
• Ensure strong engagement with all local structures, Chiefs, Councilors, Government Ministry representatives etc.
• Ensure all skills acquired by communities are put in place and assist with information where needed.
• Support design of district quarterly and monthly implementation plans and implement and report in alignment with WV and ECHO standards
• Coordinate and manage all activities of the project at council level including community mobilization, training, and utilization of inputs
• Ensure the quality of the implementation indicator levels on the program

Facilitate participation of all stakeholders: 25%

• Identifies key community informants for project buy in
• Ensure participation in joint agency assessments, task force teams and workshops in relation to the project goals
• Ensure participation and collaboration with relevant government ministries and other Humanitarian actors for optimal and a holistic approach to programming
• Liaise with project stakeholder at local level to facilitate the provision of technical input and project components
• Work closely with M&E Officers to ensure timely implementation of issues identified during monitoring visits

Reporting, documentation and knowledge management: 20%

• Ensure programme quality and performance as per project objectives and targets
• Ensure timely and regular communication with Project Officers and support report writing respecting timeliness, accuracy and availability of required supporting documents.
• Ensure compilation of all relevant supporting documents, including but not limited to photos, videos, case studies and signed administration tools
• Ensure timely submission of scanned documents to the district office.
• Ensure timely sharing of information in support to meet critical deadlines.

Knowledge building and sharing of humanitarian accountability mechanisms and advocacy principles :15%

• Provide real time feedback to communities
• Ensure all beneficiaries and participants have access to and know how to use accountability mechanisms
• Ensure timely communication on queries, question and general feedback to the district office
• Energize and motivate communities in learning and participating in advocacy activities
• Enhance strong referral mechanisms at village/community level for easy access of disaster management and emergency services
• Respond to general queries and information

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in community development, Disaster Management and / or related disciplines.​
• Have at least 2 years of relevant experience in disaster management and community mobilization
• Knowledge of council and district, District disaster management team (DDMT), village disaster management team (VDMT) structures and activities
• Knowledge of Shock responsive social protection (SRSP) and National information systems for Social Assistance (NISSA)operations
• Have knowledge of Disaster Management and competence in disaster risk reduction activities.
• Have solid experience in programming of disaster preparedness programs and humanitarian guidelines.
• Have a very good experience with the grants funded project management

Competencies and Skills:

• Be safe and resilient
• Deliver Results
• Build Relationships
• Be Accountable

Working Environment / Conditions:

- Work environment: Field based

- Travel: domestic travel.

Remuneration: Competitive with market standards

Application Requirements:

Please upload your CV and covering letter with copies of educational certificates, transcripts and ID. You are requested to provide full details of 3 referees (2 professionals and 1 spiritual) including 1 HR Practitioner. The required details are full referees’ names, designation, email address and contact numbers.

Closing Date: 04th August 2024

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Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only