Programme Associate (WASH)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
  
• School diploma with five years of relevant experience
  

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
  
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking
  
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
  

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
  
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
  
• Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
  
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
  
• Support drafting status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
  
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
  
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions;
  
• Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
  
• Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
  
• Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned