Project Assistant -Arba Minch, Ethiopia

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market-based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects.

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Project background

Realizing Aspiration of Youth in Ethiopia through Employment (RAYEE) is a five-year (Nov 2019 to October 2024 inclusive) youth employment creation project which is being implemented in Collaboration with Mastercard Foundation. The overall objective of the project is to secure dignified and fulfilling employment and improved livelihoods for 240,000 youth (of which 70% are women) in urban, peri-urban, and rural targeted areas of Ethiopia.

Purpose of the job

The Project Assistant is appointed to the RAYEE project to facilitate and provide administrative and financial support to the project. The assistant is based in the Arbaminch Cluster office and is part of the team.

The Project Assistant ensures that the relevant administrative processes are in place and are adhered to, which are necessary for a smooth implementation of project activities. The Project Assistant, therefore, plays a key role, in linking the project implementation team to the support services (HR, Finance, Procurement, Logistics).

• Link the cluster-level advisors to the support services
• Maintain various project documents both in hard and soft copies (agreements, training manuals, MOUs, consultancy documents, etc)
• Gathers relevant data and provides input to administrations
• Facilitate procurement and other office facilities for the cluster team
• Supports the cluster advisors in preparing and compiling all documentation required for payments mainly for star-up supports, workshops and trainings and other related payments.
• Makes a follow-up to ensure that payments are made timely and correctly.

• BA degree in business management and administration, management, Accounting, Secretarial science, and related fields .
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in general administration, management, procurement, financial management, preferably with an INGO, donor-funded program, in a similar capacity in a field position

Required Skill

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in excel, word, outlook, and access
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of and experience in organizational effectiveness and administrative/operations and customer management implementing best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative style.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Ability to work under pressure, and prioritize workload according to the changing needs of the project

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Communication
• Result orientation

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Duty Station:  Arbaminch, Ethiopia

Contract Duration: One Year with the possibility of extension

Working at SNV 

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package; for internationals, we offer an international benefits package and to Ethiopian nationals, we offer a competitive national package. We also offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking on the I’m Interested and complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before or on 13 January 2023.

All information will be in the strictest confidence and in accordance with GDPR.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a referee.  We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.