Position:                              Project Assistant (4 positions)                      

Contract duration:             6 months - renewable based on fund

Location:                             Deir Albalah

Starting Date                      ASAP

I-Background on ACTED

ACTED is an international NGO registered in France. ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED started its activities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in May 2007. ACTED is currently implementing projects covering multiple humanitarian / development sectors, funded by of a variety of international donors, which aim at protecting vulnerable households and strengthening civil society actors across the oPt. ACTED oPt offers a dynamic, rigorous and knowledge-orientated working environment.

“ACTED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and ensures that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited. All candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks in line with legal requirements. Any candidate offered a job will sign ACTED’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.”

II-Country Profile

In the occupied Palestinian territory, ACTED is both committed to humanitarian assistance and long-term development. ACTED strives to strengthen the economic capacities of communities, consolidate civil society organisations, and provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable, rural communities in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza. ACTED currently seeks a position of four  Project Assistants for its humanitarian operations in Gaza.

III-Position Profile

• In charge of implementation of multisectoral activities and liaison with beneficiaries.
• Conduct weekly field visits to relevant communities and establish strong working relationship with targeted communities, including local leaders and local focal points.
• Maintain a degree of flexibility to work irregular hours in the case of a rapid emergency response.
• Ensure that the Project Officer is well informed of the project activities and progresses.
• Responding to complaints as requested by the accountability/MEAL officer and in coordination with Project Officer.
• In charge of the performance and quality project implementation to ensure that indicators are being met in coordination with the AME Unit.
• Assist in reviewing and updating project work plan.
• Perform any other duties requested by the Project Officer.
• Communicate field needs and timely report of security incidents to N+1
• Support the program officer with drafting the activity reports by providing details, communication material and specific challenges/lessons learnt for each activity in their specific area.
• Ensure lessons learned and best practices are documented.
• Respect ACTED’s code of conduct and polices.
• Perform any other duties requested by the Project Officer.