Under the supervision/guidance of the Regional Project Manager and the Programme Manager at HQ, the Programme Assistant shall see to it that project administrative services and payment transactions are smoothly progressing following the national and project norms.

The specific duties shall include but not limited to:

• Serve as the primary contact person for the project office,

• Carry out administrative tasks as required to facilitate an efficient working environment

• Assists assigned team members by maintaining calendars, receiving and composing communications as correspondence

• Assist in handling employee and enquiries and support 

• Oversee over all logistic services of the project

• Liaises and communicates with project office staffs, providing logistical and administrative support, as directed

• Take a lead role on the administrative part in organizing trainings and workshops in Bahir Dar and Project Site

• Communicate and negotiate with clients, customers and supervisors

• Ensure office operations and efforts are always favorable to the project team and stakeholders.

• Manage project vehicles and follow their operation

• Check and approve all payments and transactions before authorization by the Regional Project Manager

• Writes routine reports and correspondence

• Perform additional tasks as may be required by Regional Project Manager and /or HQ Programme Manager

• Work in close collaboration with SNV regional supporting staffs to maintain smooth relationship and support in achieving overall project objectives,

 Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

BA/MA degree in Management, Secretarial service and office Management, with 5/3 year’s experience. Work experience with projects, international organizations and NGOs is an advantage.

Required additional skills:

• Fluency in computer applications both Amharic and English Microsoft Office Suite and others office software – managing and writing speed 

• Fluency in English and Amharic to speak and write clearly and accurately.

How to Apply

Only qualified candidates can send up-to-date CV with application letter through THIS LINK The job title and duty station should be mentioned in the application letter. 

Applicants who do not fulfill the specified criteria and an incomplete application will be disqualified. Those eligible for exam will be notified by e-mail or phone calls. Any cost of application and exam will be covered by the applicants themselves. WLRC is an equal opportunity employer.