Job Title: Program Assistant

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: 08/12/2024

End Date: 18/12/2024

Work Location: Abyan Youth Foundation – Khanfar District, Al-Athar Neighborhood

About the Organization

Abyan Youth Foundation is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization headquartered in Abyan Governorate, Yemen. Established in 2011, the foundation has expanded its activities across Abyan’s 11 districts, with a team of approximately 500 volunteers. The foundation focuses on social development, humanitarian aid, and human rights.

The foundation operates in key sectors including:

• Child Protection
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
• Education
• Food Security & Livelihoods
• Shelter & Non-Food Items (NFIs)
• Capacity Building for Conflict-Affected Communities
• Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
• Health

Job Description

The Program Assistant will primarily support program activities by ensuring proper planning, implementation, management, and reporting of projects in accordance with AYF standards, donor guidelines, and best practices. The position holder will assist the Program Officer in developing concept notes, proposals, project management plans, procurement plans, budgets, financial forecasts, and reports.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist in field surveys and oversee field teams.
• Participate in project design, including concept notes, proposals, budgets, and planning.
• Support the development of high-quality work plans and relevant project documentation.
• Assist in assessments, surveys, and compiling comprehensive reports.
• Implement projects in various locations as required.
• Participate in monitoring activities and contribute to monitoring reports.
• Maintain routine correspondence and proper documentation of important files.
• Communicate with field teams to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
• Prepare distribution schedules and other essential documents to ensure the efficient delivery of goods within operational areas.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor or foundation management.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Maximum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Development Studies, Community Development, Social Sciences, or relevant work experience.

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
• At least one year of experience in project implementation or a related field.
• Strong theoretical understanding of various humanitarian sectors such as Food Security, Protection, WASH, and Education.
• Prior experience in project planning, implementation, and reporting.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills with the ability to work in multicultural teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to handle a high workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and experience in professional communication and ethics.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must send the following documents to the provided email or WhatsApp number:

• CV (Resume)
• Cover Letter

Email: ayf1@abyanyouth.org

WhatsApp: 780878773

Application Deadline: 10 days from the announcement date.