Sightsavers is an international development organization working across more than 35 countries to prevent avoidable blindness, treat neglected tropical diseases and promote disability rights.
Title : Project Assistant
Location : Mozambique
Contract : 12-month fixed term contract
Salary : Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
The Project Assistant will support the delivery and documentation of the LF morbidity management project. Under the guidance of the Programme Support Officer (PSO), the Project Assistant will collaborate with partners in project districts to ensure that all project activities are meticulously planned, implemented, monitored, evaluated, and documented. Their work will adhere to the highest standards as outlined in the Sightsavers Programme & Implementation Manual (PIM).
Responsibilities
- Support partners in managing all aspects of the project cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Work with partners to identify technical support needs for LF morbidity management.
- Embed high-quality and ethical monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) approaches in all project interventions.
- Support routine data collection, entry, cleaning, and storage in line with programme needs and recommendations.
- Assist partners in managing online and physical data collection tools.
- Facilitate training for partners on data collection, safeguarding, and other project-related topics.
- Collate and report on quarterly data collection and implemented activities.
- Review and provide feedback on data collection methodologies and protocols.
- Identify key areas for data analysis and learning.
- Build effective partner relationships and support long-term collaboration beyond individual projects.
- Develop relations with District Local Governments to achieve project objectives.
- Promote shared learning and collaboration between partners. ejrzJnT Dmn9VO
- Represent Sightsavers to District Local Governments and development partners.
- Liaise with partners supporting trachoma elimination to coordinate activities.
- Assist partners in preparing budgets, forecasts, and activity requests.
- Ensure timely submission of financial and activity returns by partners.
- Monitor project financial resources in liaison with the Finance Team.
- Ensure partners manage and utilise project assets according to Sightsavers’ policies.
- Represent the project at forums and meetings, advocating for its aims and objectives.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Skills and Experience
The Project Assistant will excel in networking and influencing both within and outside the organisation. They will consistently strive to achieve high standards of performance and respond positively to change by adapting their behaviour and approach. They will understand how their role contributes to the organisation’s vision and communicate confidently and effectively with colleagues and partners.
The Project Assistant will gather relevant information and use effective reasoning to make timely decisions. They will prioritise activities, develop plans to achieve them, and monitor their own progress. They will analyse and organise routine data regularly.
Additionally, the Project Assistant will support procurement processes, ensuring that all purchases are made in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. They will work closely with partners to manage procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- A tertiary qualification (bachelor’s or above) in social sciences, public health, development studies, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in implementing programmes, particularly health programmes and/or neglected tropical disease programmes.
- Experience working with District Local Governments health departments.
- Demonstrated experience in data processing and management of large-scale surveys.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
Desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of working with district local governments and district health systems.
- Knowledge and experience of the NGO sector.
- Experience in advocacy work in health and general development.
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
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