SNV Netherlands Development Organisation Project Assistant Jobs in Zambia

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation Project Assistant Jobs in Zambia


Project Assistant Position Summary

  • The Project Assistant (PA) will work in a cross-cutting support role for the Chambeshi Lukanga Sanitation & Hygiene Project under the coordination of the Project Manager.

  • The role entails administrative management support responsibilities with contribution expected also on communication & visibility.

    Specific scope of work within the project is the following:

    • Support Project Administration in full compliance with SNV’s administrative and financial guidelines, including:

    • Supporting in procurement of goods and services,

    • Budgeting for activities and organization of respective retirements,

    • Logistic and Travel arrangements,

    • Documentation of payment requests

    • Provide general support to project activities and its documentation, including:

    • Preparing meetings agendas, attendance lists, attendant’s signatures

    • Activities & meeting reports, including recording and photo taking when relevant

    • Project documentation – hard and soft copies

    • Oversee consistency and coherence with SNV, donor and partner

    • visibility guidelines for all activities and products of the project

    • Assist the technical advisors work as requested

    The Project Assistant (PA) key responsibilities are the following:

    • Guarantee full alignment of financial and administrative operations within the Chambeshi Lukanga
    Sanitation & Hygiene Project with SNV’s financial and administrative guidelines

    • Lead administrative and financial related communication between the Lusaka office and the project locations

    • Ensure project documentation in line with SNV’s Project Management reporting and accountability requirements

    • Provide timely and high quality response to logistical and general support requests from the technical team

    • Guarantee quality and compliance with visibility guidelines, including in the office space, in the documents published and in the public events/activities delivered

    • Provide logistical support for project activities

    Qualifications

  • University degree

  • Minimum 2 (two) years of relevant professional experiences, preferably in an International NGO

  • Knowledge in finance and administration procedures

  • Experience in organizing events/activities/trainings, including logistics and procurements

  • Very organized, results driven, structured work style skills

  • Ability to communicate with a different range of stakeholders and partners, including government counterparts and international partners and donors

  • Ability to document activities (both in writing and visually) in an organized, straightforward way

  • Knowledge in Sanitation issues is a plus

  • Good computer skills (Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, Ms. Power Point, Internet and Outlook)

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; SNV Netherlands Development Organisation Project Assistant Jobs in Zambia

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