Project Assistant (International Development Project)

lxbfYeaa - الأردن - Amman Jordan

Business & Finance Consulting, a Swiss management consulting firm working in development finance, invites applications for a Project Assistant based in Amman, Jordan.


We are looking for a self-motivated and reliable team-member, who will support the implementation of our technical assistance and capacity building project in Jordan, focused on SMEs promotion and financing.


Type: Full-time Duty station: Amman, Jordan (with occasional travel in Jordan)

Overview: The Project Assistant will provide administrative and operational assistance to the project team, supporting the timely and efficient execution of all project activities and objectives. The Project Assistant will also oversee the administrative aspects of local office operations.


  • Key Responsibilities:Support local office operations and project implementation activities:
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support, including coordinating schedules, planning meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining project documentation
  • Assist in coordinating project activities, organise working groups, and update project workplans
  • Assist the project team in preparation and submission of reports
  • Support logistics arrangements for project-related meetings and travel
  • Support specific project work components:
  • Support to conduct research on the SME sector in Jordan
  • Assist the team in conducting diagnostics & assessments, reviewing reports & compliance checks
  • Help prepare and organise workshops, training, and stakeholder meetings
  • Assist in data collection & monitoring, and update various project documents & tools


Skills

  • Education: Academic degree preferably in economics, business, finance, investment, or a related field
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in project management, administration, or a related role, preferably within the development sector
  • Skills:Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
  • Excellent experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
  • Experience in international development cooperation projects is a strong asset
  • Understanding of project management principles and methodologies is a great advantage
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, and very good research skills
  • Other Requirements:Willingness to travel occasionally to different regions in Jordan for on-site support
  • Understanding of SME promotion, finance, and/or investment strategies is desired
  • Ability to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, commitment, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently, as part of a team, and to foster good relationships
  • What We Offer:An excellent opportunity to support an impactful project in development finance context
  • A dynamic collaborative work environment, with a multi-language/multi-cultural team
  • A viable prospect to proactively contribute to project outcomes


تاريخ النشر: ٢٩ أغسطس ٢٠٢٤
الناشر: Bayt
تاريخ النشر: ٢٩ أغسطس ٢٠٢٤
الناشر: Bayt