Vacancy Title:
Project Assistant
Job Type:
Full Time
Industry:
Nonprofit and NGO
Category:
Admin & Office
Organization:
Alight (Formerly known as American Refugee Committee)
Deadline:
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
Summary:
- Date Posted: Monday, July 08, 2024
- Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Job Details:
Alight, on behalf of Every Shelter, is seeking a Project Assistant to be based in Kampala. The Shelter Depot model enhances shelter, WASH, and livelihood goals through entrepreneurial and market-participatory behaviors of refugees. This role supports the Head of Program and Operations (HPO) in strategic priorities and administrative tasks.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Management and Administration:
- Develop research-based idea briefs for project pilots.
- Maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
- Engage stakeholders and manage project communication.
- Analyze project data and prepare internal reports.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Coordinate with stakeholders and partners for project implementation.
- Organize project meetings and document key decisions.
Resource Management:
- Monitor budgets and track project progress.
Executive and Administrative Assistance:
- Coordinate appointments, travel, and meetings for Every Shelter.
- Maintain electronic and physical files.
- Provide clerical support and manage petty cash.
Miscellaneous:
- Review and design organizational systems and policies.
- Support professional development and other teams within Every Shelter.
Requirements:
- Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or professional equivalent in business administration or relevant field.
- Three or more years of professional experience in an administrative support role.
- Experience with start-ups, international organizations, or social enterprises is preferred.
- Knowledge of the Ugandan refugee context is highly desirable.
- Skills:
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building capacity.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to lead and influence without direct management authority.
- Attributes:
- Integrity and trustworthiness.
- Strong teamwork and independent judgment.
- Innovative problem-solving skills.
- Persistence and commitment to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply:
Vacancy Title:
Shelter Depot Social Innovation Assistant
Job Type:
Full Time
Industry:
Nonprofit and NGO
Category:
Admin & Office
Organization:
Alight
Deadline:
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Duty Station:
Nakivale (1) and Bidi Bidi (1), Uganda, East Africa
Summary:
- Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Job Details:
Alight, on behalf of Every Shelter, is looking for a Shelter Depot Social Innovation Assistant for Nakivale and Bidi Bidi. This role coordinates Every Shelter’s Adapt and Innovation activities within the refugee settlements, supporting the Shelter Depot program.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Program Development and Implementation:
- Coordinate and implement project pilots.
- Develop and update implementation timetables and work plans.
- Conduct assessments and report findings.
- Assist in project data analysis and protection.
Communication:
- Maintain regular communication with Every Shelter leadership.
- Engage with NGO partners and governing bodies in the settlement.
- Provide regular progress reports and updates.
Requirements:
- Education and Experience:
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Experience working with OPM, UNHCR, and other partners.
- Strengths:
- Entrepreneurial mindset and self-motivation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others and lead by example.
- Physical Requirements:
- Willingness to travel within the settlement.
- Ability to handle physical tasks associated with the Shelter Depot site.
How to Apply:
Discover more from Ugandan Exclusive
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
