Project Assistant

Position description

Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan live with purpose and hope.

Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.

That’s how Anera received more than $171 million in support of programs in 2023 alone, and it’s how we will keep building better lives until hope finds its way in the Middle East.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Project Assistant will support the implementation and tracking of education project activities, ensuring timely delivery in line with work plans and donor requirements. The role includes coordinating with Grants, MEAL, and Communications teams, maintaining organized documentation, and providing logistical and administrative support. The Project Assistant will also contribute to reporting, data collection, and communication efforts that highlight the project’s impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Implementation and Tracking

• Assist in tracking the progress of project components including outreach, participant selection, training delivery, and follow-up.
• Monitor field-level activity implementation to ensure adherence to work plans and timelines.
• Prepare and update forms, tools, and templates needed for training placements, business planning, and reporting.
• Maintain organized documentation for project activities and participants.

Coordination with Grants and MEAL Teams

• Coordinate with the Grants team to ensure partner deliverables are on track and aligned with project agreements.
• Support the MEAL team in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data related to key performance indicators.

Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide administrative and logistical support for capacity-building sessions and field visits.
• Assist technical focal points in identifying challenges and applying corrective actions during implementation.

Communication and Reporting

• Draft internal updates, field visit summaries, and presentation materials.
• Collaborate with the Communications team on gathering success stories and impact highlights from the field.
• Support with report writing, including drafting content and organizing data in line with project and donor requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Education Program Manager and Project Officer.
• • Master’s degree in Public Health, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 1-2 years of experience in project implementation, particularly in livelihoods, employment, or entrepreneurship programs.
  • Strong organizational, coordination, and multi-tasking abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including experience engaging with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of project management tools is a plus.
  • Strong graphic design skills using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  Anera strives to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, political or national views or background, ethnicity, religion, age, handicap, sex, or any other factor unrelated to ability to perform the required work. Anera does give strong preference in employing Lebanese, Palestinian, or other resident Arab nationals (other than for the country director position and internships). In all cases, recruitment decisions are first and foremost based on merit and qualifications. Anera holds local project institutions to the same standards.

  Code of Conduct

  Anera is committed to conducting its operations with the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism across all contexts in which we work. We strive to deliver high-quality services and maintain a reputation built on fairness, respect, responsibility, and sound judgment. All employees, managers, officers, and representatives are expected to uphold these standards at all times and act per their duty of loyalty to Anera. No individual may misrepresent the organization or speak on its behalf without proper authorization. Confidential and sensitive information—including financial data, strategic plans, or information related to partners and beneficiaries—must be handled with the utmost discretion and only shared on a need-to-know basis, in line with Anera’s confidentiality and privacy policies. Any violation of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The level of disciplinary response may take into account whether the violation was self-reported and whether the individual cooperated in the investigation process.

  Our values

  We are inspired: We are committed to energize, engage, and motivate others to forge the best outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.

  We are people-centric: We are respectful and empathetic. We believe that each person, no matter their circumstances, embodies promise and has the power to shape the lives of their community and world.

  We are collaborative: Teamwork and collaborative action are at the heart of how we do our work and deliver results.

  We are versatile: In a region burdened by obstacles, we make the right connections to find a way and bring can-do, innovative approaches to everything we do.

  We are impactful: We make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve by delivering impactful solutions at the local community level.

  We are accountable: Our words, actions and results stay true to our mission and values.
  

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