• Reporting to International Relations Assistant, the ‘Projects Assistant’ is an integral member of the ITF team and is responsible for delivering and building development projects of varying size and complexity. The Projects Assistant is responsible for directing, organizing, and controlling project activities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing documentation (reports, proposals, and records) to support the project team.
• Monitoring project plan implementation and tracking timelines and milestones of each project.
• Coordinating project documentation from multiple sources.
• Coordinating and monitoring the status of deliverables.
• Reporting variations or discrepancies to management.
• Coordinating schedules for team members.
• Attending beneficiaries/partners meetings and assisting with the determination of project requirements.
• Communicate ideas for improving processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others.

Qualifications:

• At least be a second-year bachelor student in related fields.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Should be self-driven and proactive.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on results.
• High level of self-confidence, flexibility, integrity, and honesty.
• Must have excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to work well independently, works with all levels of management, prioritize tasks, and can resolve problems.
• Ability to maintain an established work schedule, with or without flexibility,
• Strong organizational and management skills- ability to multi-task.
• Motivated to learn and take on new challenges.
• Willingness and capacity to volunteer.
• Unparalleled passion and commitment to youth development.
• The candidate must be in the age bracket of 18 – 30.
• For volunteers, a minimum of six months’ commitment is required.