Project Field assistant

Job Purpose:

The field assistant contributes to supporting the implementation of education and protection project activities inside and outside schools, through daily monitoring of field work and coordination of delivery and documentation procedures, in order to ensure the smooth running of activities and the integration of psychosocial support and educational services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitoring daily field project activities and ensuring their implementation in accordance with approved plans.
• Organizing and monitoring all delivery and receipt procedures and preparing delivery reports for activities and supplies.
• Archiving and maintaining project documents, including attendance sheets, follow-up forms, and related records.
• Regularly and accurately updating work tracks and project databases.
• Collecting supporting documentation for implemented activities and ensuring its completeness and readiness for auditing and reporting purposes.
• Supporting the field team with administrative and organizational aspects related to activity implementation.
• Coordinating with schools and relevant stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of project activities.
• Assisting in identifying the project's needs for goods and services and monitoring the procurement process regularly.
• Producing timely reports for internal use on activities at each site, highlighting challenges, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Performing any other related tasks assigned by the project manager.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• • A bachelor's degree or an intermediate institute diploma in relevant fields such as international development, political science, economics, sociology, psychology, health, or other related fields is required, with preference given to candidates holding degrees in gender studies, protection, or community development.
• 3 years of work experience in NGOs/INGOs.
• Previous experience in child protection and education programs.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong listening skills and the ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working on and mainstreaming gender issues.
• The confidence and good judgment to manage situations relating to poor conduct/behaviour towards a child.
• Ability to work within a fluid situation (changes within the team, program locations).