About The Role
The
Project Management Associate is a proactive, target-driven, and self-motivated go-getter with a passion for development work and relevant experience in handling and executing development projects. The role will work as a part of ASSISTs Project Management Office to support ASSISTs efforts as a leading capacity development organization that works on sustainable projects to improve the lives of vulnerable communities and key target groups.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative and Communication Functions
- Work collaboratively along with other functions such as Acquisition, Contracting & Finance Management (OSG), Communication & Visibility (C&V), and other specific units including Creative Labs (CL) as directed by the immediate supervisor.
- Actively engage and maintain a sound working relationship with donors, partners, and beneficiaries during the conduct of projects.
- Utilize tools, instruments, files and documents properly (project management, communication, task management) in the conduct of project management.
Project Implementation And Management Functions
- Implement, coordinate, and manage project activities and events in the identified project sites and initiate onsite interactions with target communities and local partners.
- Ensure that all project deliverables are implemented and targets are met according to the project timeline.
- Mobilize communities and disseminate information about the project to promote community support.
- Provide support in conducting baseline and endline data collection and situational analysis.
- Conduct training and capacity building initiatives.
- Observe and maintain alignment of projects with the PMO process and framework.
Monitoring, Supervision And Evaluation (MSE) Functions
- Prepare, draft, and finalize reports to be submitted to the donors and partners after obtaining approval from internal leads.
- Participate in regular project review meetings (weekly/monthly) to review Key Result Areas (KRA) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
- Collect data from the field in line with program indicators and submit regular updates, reports and case studies on success stories and lessons learned.
- Submit timely reports for donors, for partners, and for the management.
- Maintain suitable records and statistical information for management information requirements.
Secondary & Cross-cutting Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other units and staff with regards to new developments and projects being underway if directed by the Management.
- Provide support on other units of ASSIST if directed by the Management.
- Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Manager.
