Project Assistant – Dadaab Refugee Camp

About the role

The Project Assistant will support the implementation of the REAP project in Dadaab refugee camps, ensuring high‑quality delivery of programme activities and maintaining professional standards. The role involves accurate record‑keeping, beneficiary management and timely submission of reports and transaction documents to internal departments.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and implement project activities, including purchase requisitions, beneficiary selection and record keeping.
• Monitor and verify beneficiary data at implementation sites.
• Ensure activities follow approved work plans and involve partners and stakeholders at all levels.
• Support the school‑based teacher training programme and strengthen school committees through community mobilisation.
• Coordinate the distribution of textbooks and instructional materials to target schools.
• Collect regular data using existing tools to track performance indicators and prepare donor reports.
• Assist the Project Coordinator in developing and improving management modalities for schools and pupils.

Required profile

• Experience in humanitarian or development project implementation, preferably in refugee settings.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners, teachers and community members.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Capacity to travel to field sites and work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator.

Required skills