MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Programme Officer, the Project Assistant will:
Provide day-to-day administrative and logistical support for project implementation.
Coordinate communication and follow-ups with project stakeholders at local and district levels.
Support documentation, record-keeping, and knowledge management across the project lifecycle.
Assist in organizing meetings, field visits, workshops, and reporting.
Offer limited technical support to implementation teams, especially in facilitating activities related to watershed restoration and natural resource management.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Maintain and update project files, schedules, meeting records, and activity trackers.
Assist with planning and logistics for training sessions, fieldwork, community consultations, and multi-stakeholder meetings.
Facilitate internal and external communications, including taking minutes, preparing meeting briefs, and drafting correspondence.
Coordinate travel arrangements, bookings, and reimbursements for project team members and stakeholders.
Support simple bookkeeping tasks, procurement processes, and payment tracking in collaboration with the finance team.
Compile and format basic data and information for project progress reports and communication materials.
Serve as a liaison between the Addis-based team and field teams for logistical and administrative coordination.
Assist with basic project implementation activities as requested, particularly those involving outreach or community-level engagement.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.