Project Assistant Emergency Livelihoods in ACTED

ACTED is a French non-governmental organization founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises around the world. ACTED provides ongoing support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and preparedness for the long-term challenges facing populations to break the cycle of poverty, promote development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our employees are always ready to respond to emergency situations, support and restore sustainable development through 450 projects in 43 countries.

Under the operational and technical guidance of the Project Officer on Emergency Livelihoods, the Project Assistant is responsible for ensuring the proper implementation of ACTED's livelihoods project.

< u>OBJECTIVE

To ensure the project(s) under his/her responsibility is (are) implemented in a timely, appropriate and professional manner manner, according to objectives, goals and indicators, in line with donor requirements and responding to the actual needs. 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

 Project Implementation

• Support the organization and participate in outreach sessions, meetings and other relevant events with target communities, audiences, partners and local authorities.
• Participate in the identification , assessment and verification processes for beneficiary selection for activities under the project, including grant distribution, scholarship distribution and training delivery. 
• Engage with relevant local authority departments to facilitate project implementation.
• Ensure proper communication and engagement with all stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Contribute to the appropriate documentation of all processes and activities.
• Work with Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation team, participate in activities as relevant.
• Contribute to internal reporting.
• Carry out other duties as requested by the Project Officer on Emergency Livelihoods.
• Ensure compliance with ACTED policies during project implementation, as well as related COVID-19 mitigation protocols (for protection of beneficiaries and staff). 

External Relations

• Participate in coordination with local authorities, external partners and relevant coordination groups (Food Security and Livelihood Cluster) .

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration / Economics / other relevant field.< /li>
• Experience in humanitarian aid or development project implementation.
• Fluent in Ukrainian, English and Russian.
• Data management skills (Microsoft Excel and Office). 
• High level of flexibility and motivation.
• Fluency in English would be an advantage

Terms:

• Official employment according to the legislation of Ukraine;
• 3 months trial period
• Competitive official salary determined by the ACTED tariff grid;
• Regular performance evaluation and salary increase;
• 28 of working days of paid vacation per year;
• Friendly international team of professionals;
• Opportunity for career development;
• Medical insurance after 3 months of working with ACTED.

Attention! According to current legislation, upon employment, conscripted citizens of Ukraine must provide military registration documents and update their military registration data.

Attention! Per current legislation, individuals subject to military service duty must provide updated military registration documents while being employed.

Apply:

Interested candidates should send a resume in English or Ukrainian, specifying the position they are applying for in the subject of the letter (messages without specifying the position will not be considered). Only selected candidates will be invited for an interview. ACTED is an equal opportunity employer.

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