SVN-EC015-2026-PAHA Project Associate – Humanitarian Assistance

Overview

The Project Associate – Humanitarian Assistance will provide technical and operational support in the planning, analysis, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of humanitarian and community preparedness and response activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities including direct assistance, humanitarian action, climate change, community-based planning/area-based approaches, disaster risk management and other related activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget by verifying availability of funds, obtaining necessary approval and updating budget-related information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation.
• Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, and suggest remedial actions.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to information requests and inquiries, set up and maintain files/records, and organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings and conferences to assist in coordinating implementation activities.
• Assist in monitoring work of Implementing Partners (IP) and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff, as required.
• Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Sustainable Local Development, Risk Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or, High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in humanitarian preparedness, response, disaster risk management, and/or community based-planning/area-based approaches;
• Experience supporting project implementation and coordination in humanitarian or emergency response contexts; and
• Experience working with UN agencies, government institutions, or international organizations is an advantage.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Sustainable Local Development, Risk Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or, High School diploma.

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