The ECHO Amman is seeking to recruit one Programme Assistant (Reference PA 2018-01). As a part of the Jordan regional team, the Programme Assistant of the Amman Regional Office will carry out activities such as:

• Situation analysis and assessments related to the delivery of an effective humanitarian response;
• Analysis of DG ECHO-partners’ project proposals;
• Monitoring, evaluation and coordination of ECHO-funded projects;
• Reporting and programme administration;
• Assisting in all programme related activities of DG ECHO;
• Liaising with partners in an advisory capacity, local authority and institutions;
• Actively participate in meetings;
• Act as reference person for the regional information systems, including data collection, collation, management and analysis;
• Produce and analyse operational data;
• Support to the regional office management tasks;
• Conduct field missions and provide surge support to country offices.

Requirements

• A relevant first level university degree or equivalent professional experience;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience at national or international level in supporting programme/project operations; including at least 2 years of experience with an NGO’s, donor or national/international organisation;
• Good knowledge of the EU humanitarian aid system;
• Good knowledge of International NGOs, UN Aid agencies and Red Cross Movement;
• Good understanding of Humanitarian Aid principles, policies and standards;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc);
• Experience in developing and managing databases;
• Mapping/ graphic skills;
• An excellent knowledge of English (verbal & writing) and Arabic.