Project Assistant

Quetta, Balochistan
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

Description :PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:Tuberculosis (TB) persists as a major public health problem worldwide, including Pakistan. The country ranks 5th among the 30 high TB burden countries. Each year more than half a million people develop TB in the country with more than one third remain undiagnosed/un-notified to the National TB Control Program (NTP).Mercy Corps has been the principal recipient of Global Funds Grants for TB Control activities in the private sector since 2007. Currently, through the New Funding Model (NFM) III Grant (2021 to 2023) Mercy Corps is managing Public Private Mix (PPM) in 91 districts of Pakistan including 36 of the Punjab. Interventions include engagement of private doctors/ hospitals and Labs; Enhanced Case Finding in selected private hospitals; Sputum Transportation; and Active Case Finding through x ray screening camps. The Grant is being implemented in Pakistan through the following sub-recipients:Association for Community Development (ACD)Association for Social Development (ASD)Bridge Consultants Foundation (BCF)Marie Adelaide Leprosy Center (MALC)Participatory Strengthening Organization (SPO)Green Star social Marketing (GSSM)ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible to maintain coordination and communication with the field teams for operational/logistic support
Responsible for timely collection, compilation and maintaining chronological record of the PPM data, minutes of meetings, financial and programmatic record from the field teams of project districts.
Responsible for assisting the supervisor in field supervision and monitoring of PPM activities and maintaining log of monitoring visits and reports.
Coordinate with Sr.HR Officer for staff work agreements, monthly staff time sheets and log sheets.
Responsible for liquidation of monthly advances issued for various activities to concerned field/districts teams.
Responsible for preparing monthly expense reports in coordination with the field teams for onward submission to the finance officer in consultation with the project Manager.
Responsible for maintaining programmatic data of all project activities in consultation with the team.
Conduct him/herself professionally and personally in such a manner so as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and in no way jeopardize its humanitarian efforts.
Adhere at all times with Mercy Corps policies and procedures including security and safety protocols and SOPs.
Any other task or responsibility as assigned by the Regional Coordinator.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members
Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

ACCOUNTABILITYReports Directly: Regional CoordinatorWorks Directly With: Field teams, Operations, HR, and Finance Departments.KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:B.Com/B.A with social sciences. At least two years’ relevant admin and finance experience, preferably in the social or development sectors. Excellent time management skills and knowledge about financial matters and procurement procedures will be an asset. Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office. Excellent communication skills. Must be fluent in written and spoken English, Urdu and (local languages will be a plus).SAFEGUARDING & ETHICSMercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and participate in the . We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to the Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline( )NOTE:

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and females are strongly encouraged to apply.Behaviors : Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivation : Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursementEducation : BachelorsExperience : 2 years: 2 years' relevant admin and finance experience. Knowledge about financial matters and procurement procedures will be an asset.

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