Amref Health Africa is the largest health development non-governmental international organisation based in Africa, committed to improving health

About Job

Project Assistant for the project “Women and girls lead change for gender equality in Dubti district in the Afar Region.”

Reports to: Project officer

Purpose of the Job

• Ensure proper implementation of “Women and girls lead change for gender equality in Dubti district in the Afar Region.” project activities at the community level;
• Provide technical support and follow-up to youth groups and school pupils which are involved in the project; and monitor and report activities Women and girls lead change for gender equality in Dubti district in the Afar Region.” projects at community and district level;
• Liaise with community and local government structures regarding the above project matters.

Key-Responsibilities:

• Establish or strengthen an Advisory Committee, made up of girls and adolescents, in schools.
• Preparing weekly and monthly detail work plan in relation to objectives and deliverables;
• Closely work with Power to You(th)/Kefeta projects team to link and coordinate similar activities in similar targets;
• Ensure the implementation of project activities as per planned strategies;
• Coordination of activities within the context of the area and ensuring implementation in collaboration with government stakeholders and beneficiaries;
• Provide targeted technical assistance, follow-up, and supportive supervision to youth groups and school pupils that are involved;
• Ensure project implementation in line with Amref Health Africa’s organizational objective and government policy, strategies and guidelines;
• Planning and Facilitation of timely procurement of goods and services for projects;
• Prepare and submit timely the monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual quality narrative reports to the project officers;
• Prepare work plan and cash advance request;
• Work with the program accountant, M & E officer and procurement officers to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in resource utilization;
• Actively participate in assessments;
• Organize and participate in review meetings, forums with partners;
• Gather, compile and disseminate case stories from the field;
• Effectively utilize Amref’s information management system, HR information system and other knowledge management platforms;
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in health related field/public Health or sociology, economics, gender studies or relevant social science studies;
• Experience of minimum 3 years related to Youth related projects, girls and women empowerment projects, gender based violence, any relevant gender issues;
• Good team spirit and respect for organizational policies, rules and regulations;
• Knowledge on safeguarding principles of all involved in the project;
• Familiarity with the government health system;
• NGO experience is an advantageous;
• Good interpersonal communication & writing skills in both Amharic & English;
• Excellent computer skills: Ms Windows, Ms Word and Excel, Ms outlook;
• In addition, the ideal candidate must have strong analytical, problem solving and networking skills;
• Having personal qualitied of being planned, organized and work under minimal supervision;
• Has experience working in Debrebirhan, Tarmaber and Shewarobit and knows the context and culture very well;
• Female applicants are encouraged to apply.