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 ASSIST’s Project Management Office to support ASSIST’s 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.