Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 02, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
SASSCAL invites applications for the position of Project Assistant at the SASSCAL Secretariate. The duties that fall under the scope of these positions are diverse. They range from the mundane (not exciting) tasks to critical tasks that are fundamental to the project’s success. This position holder will be reporting to the Contracts and Fund Administration Manager SASSCAL Secretariate.

DUTY STATION: SASSCAL Secretariate, Windhoek, Namibia.
Under the direct supervision of the Fund Administration Manager, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Engage with different stakeholders
• Assist in compiling, maintaining, and updating project plans, risks and issues
• Organize office supplies as needed and assist project team members in any duties which enable project delivery e.g., procurement, organizing and maintaining training, registers, taking delivery of items.
• Schedule meetings and take minutes.
• Track project resources and expenses.
• Project Administration
• Prepare requested documents for team members.
• Conduct research for team members.
• Write project reports.
• Any other tasks related to the project as determined by your supervisor

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• A degree in business management, business administration, Management, Project management or a related field.
• A diploma in in business management, business administration, Management, project Management or a related field is acceptable for the Project Support General position
• Prior experience as a project administrator, tender management, grants, proposals, or a related administrative role.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an institution dealing with the implementation of projects is required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to plan and organize energy-related work and participate effectively in interdisciplinary technical projects. Good working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications. Ability to collect and maintain data and information in readily accessible formats, Initiative, originality of ideas, capacity for planning, organizing, and managing work programmes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit. SADC regional exposure will be an added advantage.

LANGUAGES
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of SADC would be an advantage
NB: 1. Qualified candidates who do not meet all the minimum requirement are welcome to apply but, but the Executive Director may appoint them at a grade below the advertised grade of the post, with the possibility of promotion to that grade within three years of appointment, subject to satisfactory appraisal of performance.

2. Those who applied already are advised not to apply again, because your CVS are part of our database.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
The deadline for applications is 15th September 2022.
• Applicants should send a cover letter, copies of their qualifications and a CV with details of relevant experience and three traceable
• Applications should be sent to:
The Executive Director, Dr. Jane Olwoch SASSCAL Regional Secretariat
28 Robert Mugabe Avenue (Corner of Robert Mugabe and Newton Street)
1. O. Box 87292
Windhoek
E-mail: hr@sasscal.org 

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be notified by the 31st December 2022.
For further information, please visit https://opportunities.sasscal.org/



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