Description
The Program Assistant will provide cross-functional support to the implementation of activities developed in the State of Zulia.
Responsibilities:
- Support the operational implementation of project activities at the local level in the state of Zulia.
- Support the logistics of distribution of humanitarian services and supplies in the field.
- Carry out timely and orderly registration of program beneficiaries.
- Contribute actively to the monitoring of project activity indicators.
- Support rapid needs assessment and information gathering in affected communities.
- Ensure proper systematization and updating of collected information and contribute to the preparation of reports, minutes and databases.
- Facilitate community orientation processes on access to humanitarian services and complaint and feedback mechanisms (PQR).
Coordination and Associations:
- Maintain permanent communication with community leaders, local institutions and partner organizations.
- Support community coordination to facilitate secure access to intervention zones.
- Promote articulation mechanisms between affected communities and available humanitarian service offerings.
- Participate in coordination meetings and share relevant information on progress, challenges and identified needs.
- Strengthen relationships with community actors to foster inclusive participation of women, men, youth, older adults and people with disabilities.
Information Management and Accountability:
- Support the collection, verification and organization of operational data.
- Ensure the quality and confidentiality of collected information.
- Promote the use and dissemination of feedback and accountability mechanisms towards affected populations.
- Contribute to programmatic monitoring and indicator tracking activities.
Requirements:
- Professional in Social Work, Psychology or Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or similar areas.
- Minimum two years of community experience, international cooperation organizations and/or programmatic implementation in the state of Zulia.
- Effective handling of qualitative and quantitative research techniques and instruments.
- Demonstrated understanding of community dynamics and work with vulnerable populations and in-depth understanding of key humanitarian action principles.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Personal qualities for community work: group management, excellent communication skills and ability to relate to caregivers and leadership.
- Excellent handling of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.