Assistant Projects Officer- Fixed Term- Projects Office- Field Office West Bank- For Internal Candidates ONLY- Grade, 13

Overview

Assists the Projects Officer in identifying and reviewing project needs, preparing project proposals, and coordinating project implementation. Monitors project finances and collects data for progress reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Projects Officer in identifying and reviewing project needs, prepares individual project proposals and maintains the Field's project master list.
• Coordinates and follows up on project implementation with the programme and concerned departments and in reporting to the Projects Officer any delays or problems hindering the implementation of projects.
• Coordinates with the concerned department in drafting project proposals, project progress and final reports.
• Monitors and controls financial expenditure of projects in coordination with the Administrative Officers of the programme and concerned departments, the Field Finance Officer and HQ Finance Department. Assists the Projects Officer in developing alternative plans to utilize remaining funds after project completion, in coordination with the relevant departments.
• Collects data and information on the progress of project implementation for inclusion in the monthly monitoring report.
• Assists the Projects Officer during donor/s visits.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Required Experience

At least three years of relevant experience in project development and project management is required. Experience contributing to the preparation of project proposals, concept notes, and funding submissions is desirable. Experience conducting project monitoring, results-based management (RBM), and performance reporting against established indicators and targets is desirable. Experience preparing high-quality narrative reports, donor reports, briefing notes, and project completion reports is desirable. Experience monitoring project budgets, tracking expenditures, and supporting financial oversight and resource utilization & Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for project financial management, budget monitoring, and expenditure tracking is desirable. Experience coordinating with programme, finance, procurement, engineering, and other stakeholders to support timely and effective project implementation. Professional qualification or certification in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, PMD Pro, AgilePM, or equivalent) is Desirable. Experience in data management and analysis, including strong experience in excel (essential) and some experience in databases, data collection tools, etc & Experience in graphic design, marketing or communications is Desirable.

Qualifications

A university degree from an accredited educational institution in project management, economics, development studies, business administration or another related field preferably with formal training in project development and project follow up systems.

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