Project Officer

CTG Overview

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
• Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of Position

• CTG is looking for an experience Project Assistant for our operations in South Sudan.

Role Objectives

• Perform specialized and/or standardised processes & activities within the specific technical area of work or specific project, supporting alignment with wider logistics operation, policies & guidelines.
• Assist in project management & / or general office support following established targets & the client’s policies & procedures.
• Within the specific area of responsibility or project, compile data & support analysis & preparation of reports on project status & performance in order to support operational decision-making.
• Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work following corporate standards & guidelines.
• Work & exchange information with internal & external counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation & monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Support communication & activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs & govt. institutions.
• Support as point of contact for resolution of project queries on the ground.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure the client is able to quickly respond & deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Expected results:

• Key accountabilities implemented & achieved in a timely & high quality manner to ensure strengthening of systems & measurement across the client’s logistics operation.

Project Reporting

• The Project Assistant reports directly to the Project Lead.

Key Competencies

• Completion of secondary school education.
• 3 or more years of progressively responsible work in program, logistics operations.
• Proficient in the use of office equipment & computer software packages, such as MS Word.
• Knowledge of work routines & methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
• Uses tact & courtesy to give & receive information to a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies & rectify problems requiring attention.
• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis.
• Knowledge of operations & emergency response best practices, systems & processes.

Team Management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further Information

• To be advised.