Project Assistant AVRR/PCLU

The Project Assistant supports and assists the Senior Project Assistant with administrative and financial processes for the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) program in The Hague. The role involves implementation and monitoring of project activities, budget monitoring, administrative coordination, and organizing meetings and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
• Support administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor.
• Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation.
• Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• School diploma with four years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
• Excellent administration and coordination skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain trust and good working relationships with counterparts.
• Dedication to the support of beneficiaries and hands on mentality.
• Team-work-oriented, capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to keep deadlines.
• Excellent computer knowledge and skills in MS office packages.
• Knowledge of the United Nations system is an advantage.
• Candidates within commuting distance of the duty station (The Hague) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Dutch (oral and written) are required.

Skills

• Liaising with Authorities
• Coordination with UN Agencies
• Working with Migrants and Refugees
• Humanitarian Project Support
• Administrative Coordination
• Finance Process Support
• Budget Monitoring
• Meeting and Workshop Organization
• Office Software Proficiency
• Knowledge of United Nations System
• Working with vulnerable groups
• Multi-cultural Work Experience

Languages

English, Dutch