Project Assistant/ Technical Assistant | CCFN

THE POSITION: The Incumbent will work with the Project Management Team and various Stakeholders and report to the Project Manager. He/she will be responsible for;

• Aiding and coordinating the day-to-day project management and administrative activities of the Poverty Oriented Support to Community Conservation in Namibia project as assigned.
• Ensure that grantees and consultants progress reports are followed up, received, reviewed, recorded, actioned and filed regularly.
• Carrying out other project administrative and grant-making support services as provided in the positions’ detailed job description.

Key areas of focus will be:

• Grant evaluation: administrative and compliance management of grants.
• Grant Monitoring: assist with data analysis, site visits, inspections etc. correspondence with applicants and
• Finance and administration: assist with finance administration and other office logistics.

THE PERSON:

Minimum academic and experience requirements;

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant work experience in the Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM)sector.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude.
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Able to work independently with little supervision.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethics.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with demonstrated listening and diplomatic skills.
• A valid driver’s license is a must.

INTERESTED: We offer a market related salary scale for the project duration. The candidate will be stationed in Windhoek. The closing date is 23 October 2020. Suitably qualified Namibians are encouraged to apply. We request that you e-mail your CV and Certified copies of qualification documents in PDF format to [email protected].  Only  electronic CV’s will be accepted. In the event that you do not receive any acknowledge of your application within 5 working days, please contact us on 083 321 7661.