Project Assistant
Nawamis Society for Development
South Sinai - Egypt
Projects Assistant - Job Vacancy
Nawamis Society for Development in South Sinai is a small local organization that supports Bedouin communities through seeking to end illiteracy, and through the promotion of community development, education, and health, particularly for Bedouin women and children.
Nawamis’ vision is to completely eradicate illiteracy in south Sinai, and to empower the community to actively improve their living conditions, quality of life, and access to education. Nawamis seeks to fulfill this vision through non-formal educational activities and material and immaterial aid that can help address local challenges faced by Bedouin women, children, and families. For more information about the organization, visit us on facebook: Nawamis Society for Development.
Currently, Nawamis is seeking a Projects Assistant, based in our headquarter offices in Mohandiseen, Cairo. The position includes regular travel with the team to South Sinai. The Projects Assistant should be an energetic self-starter with the ability to take responsibility for the quality of the outcomes of their work, and should be committed to effective and meaningful development work. The role is part-time, but a full-time position with additional responsibilities assisting the chairman and the office may be possible depending on the applicant.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Pro-actively contribute to and follow-up on day-to-day project implementation
- Maintain organizational and project records
- Make logistical and administrative arrangements for project activities
- Conduct research; draft and compile reports as assigned
- Maintain and improve social media presence and engagement
- Conduct translation between English and Arabic as needed
- Special projects as assigned
The Program Assistant should demonstrate competence in the following:
- Be Proactive: Anticipate the needs of the team and rise to meet these needs in a supportive capacity. Take initiative to complete work without supervisor’s direction; take responsibility for high-quality outcomes of work.
- Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. Behave in a professional, friendly, courteous, and enthusiastic nature.
- Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
- Stay Organized: Show independent ability to organize work flow, set and meet deadlines, manage time wisely, handle multiple projects or assignments at once, and ensure all projects receive quality care and attention.
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the unique challenges presented in the development of south Sinai as well as the vision & mission of Nawamis Society for Development.
Requirements:
- University degree
- Experience in and exposure to related development work
- IT Skills (Facebook, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint & Excel)
- Fluency in English and Arabic (speaking, reading & writing)
- Able to travel to south Sinai on a regular basis
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter in English to societynawamis@gmail.com - applications will be received on a rolling basis until the position is filled; please submit your application ASAP to be considered.