Overview
The Programme Assistant will provide operational and administrative support for Protection projects, focusing on supply chain management, record keeping, and event organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support in the supply chain management for all Protection projects.
- Provide support in maintaining contact information of government, NGOs, UN and other representatives.
- Monitor that programme-related incidents are recorded and reported.
- Prepare purchase requests and maintain follow-up for approval and availability of necessary supplies.
- Prepare payment requests in line with terms of contracts.
- Manage record keeping of documentation for new service provider/partner contracts and contract extensions.
- Facilitate duty travel arrangements of Protection staff.
- Provide support in organizing Protection events including trainings, meetings, conferences and workshops.
- Provide support in liaising with Finance and Procurement Units.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Development or related field with two years of relevant professional experience; OR, high school diploma with at least four years of relevant professional experience.
- Practical field experience and understanding in domains related to relief interventions and humanitarian action (including support to displaced populations and implementation of emergency and early recovery activities), UN, and the cluster system is an advantage.
- Experience in administrative and operational tasks with government, UN agencies and/or national and international NGOs.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of the humanitarian and resilience building context in Pakistan, and of the vulnerabilities experienced by diverse population groups.
- Familiarity with General Protection, GBV, Child Protection and/or Afghan Refugee and flood emergency will be considered a distinct advantage.
- Understanding of IOM policies, procedures and institutional tools will be considered an advantage.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Development or related field; OR, high school diploma.
