Project Assistant

Ajyal Association for Creativity & Development (AJYAL) is one of the leading non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the field of youth and children empowerment across the Gaza Strip. Ajyal thrives to improve qualities of youth who are facing double marginalization and enable them to actively play a positive role in the development of Palestinian community.

Ajyal was established in 2003 and registered with the Ministry of Interior under registration number 7329, it aims to contribute at Palestinian society development through providing a series of innovative interventions and pioneering projects. with more than 20 years of working experience, AJYAL has successfully forged many partnerships with international and local organizations in pursue of its mandate and achieving desired change at the individual and community levels.

Ajyal, in partnership with Save the Children International, is implementing the “Enhancing educational system through temporary learning spaces for the most affected children during current emergency.” project, which aims at ensuring safe and improving access to quality Education services through TLSs for boys' and girls' children affected by the current humanitarian crisis.

Ajyal is seeking a competent and highly qualified "Project Assistant"

• Position Title: Project Assistant (1).

• Location: Gaza Strip (South Gaza).

Roles and responsibilities:

• Assisting the project coordinator in implementing the project work plan to meet the project objectives.
• Providing administrative support to project managers, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and preparing reports.
• Write reports professionally: You will be responsible for drafting comprehensive and professional reports that effectively communicate project updates, findings, and outcomes. 
• Identify risks professionally: You will actively participate in risk identification and assessment processes. Your ability to analyze project data, conduct thorough research, and think critically will assist in identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Document lessons learned: You will document valuable insights gained from each project, capturing key successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Conducting regular field visits to the shelters to monitor the progress of activities and ensure their implementation in line with the approved plans.
• Support and assist the field team and help overcome any obstacles they may face during the implementation of activities, to ensure smooth workflow and the achievement of project objectives.
• Possess problem-solving skills and take effective initiatives to address challenges that may hinder the implementation of activities or affect the workflow of field teams
• Organize meetings, workshops, and trainings as requested.
• Participation of the project coordinator in the effective coordination of project activities in line with the various components of the project, and with the relevant stakeholders.
• Commitment to attend all trainings and meetings related to the project and submit reports to project coordinator.
• Preparing all administrative papers and weekly plans for the team and handing them over to the supervisor.
• Maintain efficient project documentation and archiving system of project.
• Assisting in preparing the success stories, case studies and media coverage.
• Support the implementation of MEAL activities in coordination with the MEAL Coordinator at Ajyal. 
• Carrying out any other works assigned to him/her related to the project activities. 

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Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor degree from an accredited university in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Development or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in projects, coordination and field work with NGOs or INGOs.
• It is preferred that the applicant be familiar with the laws related to women's issues, gender concepts, and child protection.
• Ability to work under pressure, with minimum supervision and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good writing and communication skills in English are an asset.
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members and stakeholders. 
• Overall, a Project Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the successful completion of projects, ensuring that project teams are organized, on schedule, and meeting their objectives.

Application Instructions:

• Ajyal is mainstreaming of the gender concept; Female and persons with disability candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.
• Interested candidates should fill job application including their CVs, and cover letter in English through  This link .
• Deadline for applications is 02/08/2025 at 12:00 PM.
• Any Arabic applications or applications that doesn’t fulfill the requested requirements or applications after 02/08/2025 will be ignored.