Project Assistant – Centre for Conflict Management and Transformation (CCMT) 

Job Summary

Deadline: 16 March 2022

Starting Date: 1 April 2022 or 1 May 2022

Background
The Centre for Conflict Management and Transformation (CCMT) is a Non-Governmental Organization registered as a Trust and based in Harare. We work to transform the ways in which societies deal with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative problem solving.

Purpose
The Project Assistant will provide administrative and logistical support for two projects and assists Project Officers in the implementation of field activities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and duties
Support Project Officers in planning and implementing activities (meetings, workshops, trainings, dialogues, etc) contributing to results as outlined in project results frameworks; Support Project Officers in documenting activities in accordance with the organization’s M&E requirements and in maintaining high quality of documentation and reports; Assist in mobilizing stakeholders and target groups for activities and organize logistics; Assist in preparing requisition forms and in administering, documenting and reconciling project expenses in the field according to the organization’s policies and procedures and donor requirements; Assist project staff in collecting and compiling relevant M&E and research data and in monitoring the operational context; Assist in collecting and compiling relevant project information and materials for communications purposes, as requested; Assist in preparing and presenting information for regular internal reviews as well as meetings with funding partners and project stakeholders.

Qualifications And Experience

Qualification, experience and skills
Degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Development Studies, Conflict / Peace studies or other relevant fields; Relevant work experience in civil society and with donor funded projects is an added advantage; Knowledge and experience in conflict management, natural resource governance and local governance is an added advantage; Good communication and facilitation skills and good team player; Good writing and reporting skills, attention to detail, diligence and integrity; Driver’s License; Well spoken and written English, proficiency in chiShona and / or isiNdebele