JOB DETAILS:

When you join FH Association, you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way FH Association is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH Association continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH Association serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. FH Association turns Adversity into Impact. FH Association has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.

A successful candidate will have the following:

The Project Assistant (PA) will plan, administer, coordinate, and monitor all community level Child Engagement (sponsorship) and program activities, in line with the set performance targets

Experience

• Demonstrated ability in organizing and facilitating community groups.
• Demonstrated experience in human relations.
• Experience in Participatory community development approaches; mobilization and capacity building
• Knowledge of government strategies & policies.
• Possess well-developed networking abilities, and be able to interact well with children, adult communities, and staff.
• Experience in using computer applications (word processing, excel, internet)
• Having experience in community development projects with a Child focused Non-Governmental Organization will be an added advantage.

Education/Certifications

• Degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Agriculture, Nutrition, Community Based Rehabilitation, Community Psychology, Adult and Community Education or related field.
• At least two years of post-graduation work experience in community development projects.

What you’ll do…

As the Project Assistant your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):

• Program management and development
• Administrative and Financial Management
• Sponsorship Management
• Capacity Building and Development
• Resource mobilization and management
• Representation, Networking, and Advocacy
• Process Monitoring and Documentation