Red Oak is a Lebanese NGO. It promotes innovative approaches to existing social, educational and cultural structures through education, art, art therapy, and mental health, for the protection of children, and the empowerment of women and girls, with special attention for people with disabilities. It uses empowerment to foster and implement new ideas by promoting creative processes, thoughts, and tools.

Work type: Part-time

Starting date: Immediate  

All applicants must send an updated CV in English.

Upon submission, please include "Child Protection Project Assistant " in the subject of the email.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

DESCRIPTION: 

The Project assistant supports the project manager in overseeing the implementation of the projects.

The Project assistant reports directly to the Project Manager on all matters relevant to projects and staff.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Monitoring the project’s implementation

• Ensure activities are implemented in accordance with the proposed activities, including ensuring that procurement is carried according to project plans.
• Follows up on the implementation of the whole projects.
• Ensures that communication with project staff and communities are targeted by the project.
• Support the officers and coordinators and cover their place when needed.

Coordinating and representing Red Oak

Represents Red Oak with partners and in relevant working groups and other coordination platforms

• Works closely with Red Oak Team
• Coordinate and facilitate team communication
• Coordinate trainings and activities
• Supports advocacy and communications
• Liaises with partners, with the government/ UN agencies, and National-International NGOs
• Timely identifies, informs, and discusses any issues with his/her supervisor

Handling Management and Administration activities

• Ensures that all project reports are submitted on time.
• Perform any duties assigned by the project manager. 
• Oversee the implementation of the project.
• Follow up with the staff
• Follow up on all activities, data, numbers, and all other tools needed.
• Assist the project manager in all required tasks
• Manage progress reports, timetables, and financial budgets
• Have a good understanding of project objectives and goals, ensuring all team members have the resources needed
• Prepare and maintain in a well-organized manner comprehensive files for each project.
• Work in office, on the field and from home upon requirement 
• Maintain organized and protected database and beneficiary data

Experience:

Preferably previous experience working with children, women and vulnerable populations

At least two years experience in similar jobs 

Required skills:

Strong communication skills

Strong English skills and fluency in Arabic

Attention to detail with strong follow up

Team-oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently.

Have excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with others

Can multitask, work well under pressure, and work efficiently to meet strict deadlines

Experience in remote work using Zoom and other applications.