Job Description

Job Title: Project Assistant
Organization: Responsiveness for Relief and Development – RRD Location: Hajjah city with frequent travel to Ash Shaghadirah District. Reporting to: Project Manager
Deadline: 06-04-2024

1.    Background

RRD partnered with CARE International to implement the “Building Resilience through integrated community-based and humanitarian systems transformation and leadership in Yemen" (BRIGHTLY) project. The Project Assistant will provide essential support to the implementation of the project. The project aims to enhance the livelihoods, food security, and resilience of targeted communities in Yemen through cash transfers, improved productivity, and capacity building.

2.    Responsibilities

The Project Assistant will have the following key responsibilities:

2.1    Project Implementation Support

• Assist the Project Manager in the day-to-day implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of project activities, ensuring their timely and efficient execution.
• Support the identification and selection of project beneficiaries in coordination with community leaders and relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate the distribution of cash transfers, livestock, and beekeeping inputs to targeted households.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating trainings, workshops, and community meetings.

2.2    Monitoring and Data Collection

• Support the implementation of the project's monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Collect and document data on project activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic progress reports, including data analysis and visualization.

2.3    Documentation and Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of project reports, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with donor requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, agreements, and meeting minutes.
• Contribute to the development of success stories, case studies, and other communication materials.

2.4    Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including community leaders, local authorities, and partner organizations.
• Support the organization of coordination meetings and workshops.
• Assist in the translation of project-related documents and facilitate communication between English and Arabic-speaking team members.

3.    Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, social sciences, agriculture).
• Prior experience in supporting project implementation, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of food security, livelihoods, or community development approaches.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data collection and basic data analysis.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in multicultural settings.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (both written and spoken).

4.    Duration and Location

• The position of Project Assistant is a full-time position for the duration of the project, from 01/04/2024 to 31/12/2026 (33 months).
• The Project Assistant will be based in Hajjah Governorate, Yemen, with regular travel to the project sites in Ash Shaghadirah District.