The scope of the Role:

The Project Assistant will be one of Human Appeal’s team members in HA Kahramanmaras Office to oversee the implementation of specific projects’ activities, according to the plan and technical specifications. The Project Assistant works under the supervision of the Programmes Coordinator, and in close coordination with the team and partners.
 

THE PROJECT

ELITE project -Enhancing Learning, Innovative Teaching, Education Environment-, aims to Promote quality education for Syrian refugee and host community children and youth through conducive learning environments.

JOB PURPOSE:

Assist in the implementation of project activities and contractual obligations including planning, coordinating, mobilizing implementing partners, and other related activities.

Responsibility for Resources:

• Oversee & follow up projects’ field activities.
• Work closely with Project coordinator to ensure preparation of timely and high quality progress and final reports.
• Work collaboratively with the team to maximize productivity, contributing to the entire project lifecycle.
• help ensure resources are used efficiently.
• Providing administrative and organizational support services
• Attend project meetings and follow contractors’ work.
• Help identify specifications for the procured material.
• Conduct site visits and construction observations as needed.

• SPECIAL NOTE: The employee holding this job must expect that his /her performance will be measured in part against the standard set forth in his/her JD. However, the JD is subject to revision to further the consistent with positions level of responsibilities may be necessary to fulfill HA objective in the country.

• WORKING CONDITIONS
• - Kahramanmaras is the employee duty station.
• - The employee may be required to perform assignments after his/her working hours and on holidays beside field trips to field offices. project assistant is expected to spend a minimum of 50% of his/her time on the field.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding of the Human Appeal values and principles as well as the commitment to the organization Worldwide vision and mission.

• Essential:

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

•  Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Education, entrepreneurship or social science etc.

work experience:

• A proven field experience related to At least 1 year ‘experience managing Education programs in a relief and development setting.
•  Experience in project development and delivery within a short timescale.
•  Proven experience in overseeing programs; understanding of quantitative and qualitative data in support of program development.
•  Experience of working in continuing education.
• Experience in working with adult training, understanding of their needs an appropriate approach to deal with them.
• Understanding of using a sustainable Educative approach.

Languages:

•  Fluency in English and good working knowledge in Turkish, both spoken and written, is required. Good speaking and writing of Arabic language is an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
•  Experience of mentoring in the Education sector.
•  Good organizational, interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to build and lead teams.
•  Committed to gender equality.
•   Ability to understand community needs.
•  Good understanding of the Educational system in Turkey and the experience of continuing education and adult training.
•  Good written and spoken communication skills: Able to produce good reports, official letters and managing data collection.
•  Able to work independently with sound judgment, good time management and prioritizing skills.
• Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive and with the ability to take initiative.
•  Good computer skills.

personal qualities

•  Flexible and Patient.
•   Able to work on his/her own initiative as well as apart of a team.
•   Problem-solving skills.
•    Analytical skills.
•   Culturally sensitive.

Physical

•  Energetic and able to operate in different situations.
• No serious illness.

Desirable:

•   Experience of working in education technology and adult training.
•  Demonstrates the flexibility and energy that is required for a high level of self-management and awareness.
•  Familiarity with the Millennium Development Goals, Sphere Standards, Do no harm principles, Red-Cross/Red-crescent Code of conduct, Child protection.

• Only national applicant.