Program Associate

JOB SUMMARY:

 The main purpose of this position is to assist the program manager in the reporting of project activities. The position will also be responsible to ensure support for the implementation of day to day project activities. 

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

1. Assist program manager in preparation of project documents, like implementation plans, research tools, implementation guidelines, reports etc
2. Assist in the implementation of project activities and ensure their completion in a timely manner.
3. Coordinate with stakeholders for effective implementation and monitoring of project activities.
4. Conduct need assessments, baseline studies, market assessments as required.
5. Coordinate with Logistics and operations department to assure that the purchase requests are processed on time and maintain a backup of the information regarding purchase requests generated from program department.
6. Maintain files (hard and soft copies with backups) in an appropriate manner.
7. Assist project manager in internal and external reporting.
8. Ensure that the tasks assigned are meeting specific objectives and are according to the policies and procedures of ARC.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related area.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in program areas: e.g. Research, coordination, presentations, Community surveys, donor understanding etc.
• Good Knowledge and ability to develop Concept notes and Proposals according real needs of those communities who are at risk.
• Effluent in research and maintaining database.
• English and Pushto fluency required.

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical Skills: should have strong analytical skills.
• Stress tolerance: should be able to work accurately under such conditions.
• Team working: should be able to work as a team player.
• Time Management : Ability to manage stiff work and submission deadlines in the assigned timeline

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP (INTERNAL):

• Keep close liaison with the project manager.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS / JOB OUTPUTS:

• As per  KPI Matrix 

American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.  American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.