Project Officer

Calling Application for Project Officer

HELVETAS, founded in 1955 is a Swiss based independent international development Non-Governmental Organization having over 40 years of engagement in Sri Lanka. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner. As a politically and denominationally neutral organization, HELVETAS works in developing, emerging and transition countries, partnering with poor and disadvantaged people to improve their livelihoods, strengthen local actors and create an institutional framework conducive to sustainable development.
The Project Officer works in close collaboration with the Project Manager/s along with other project staff to provide effective, efficient programme and operational support to the projects in the field and ensure high standards of program delivery. He/she will be responsible for the following.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and implement all project activities according to the approved work plan.
  • Follow-up progress of project activities at the field level, implemented by partners.
  • Assist partners in planning, management, implementation, monitoring of project activities.
  • Ensure timely implementation of project activities, accuracy of financial and logistic aspects.
  • Assist in field missions of HELVETAS/donor by providing information, necessary arrangements.
  • Assist in organizing meetings with various stakeholders at the field level.
  • Assist in organizing workshops, trainings, and other events according to the workplan.
  • Assist in monitoring and evaluating all project activities in coordination with MEL/Project Manager.
  • Provides monthly reports, field reports and other relevant reports to the Project Manager.
  • Assist in preparing quarterly, biannual, and annual project budgets & reports.
  • Able to travel and work in designated geographic locations.
  • Represent HELVETAS at local networks independently.

Qualifications:

  • Sound Educational background preferably with a Diploma or Degree in relevant field.
  • Sound knowledge & understanding of concepts and approaches related to peacebuilding, social cohesion and preventing violent extremism would be an advantage.
  • Over 1-2 years proven work experience in similar capacity in a local NGO/ INGO sector.
  • Experienced/trained on Project Management, leadership, facilitation, capacity building skills.
  • Fair knowledge in budget management, fund flow checks, payment transactions, bid analysis, etc.
  • Professional communication skills in Sinhala/Tamil, with adequate knowledge in English.
  • Report writing skills to assess and evaluate program activities and outcomes.
  • Good in facilitation, communication, networking, presentation techniques.
  • A good team player, with ability to work collaboratively in diverse and multicultural environments.
  • Sound working knowledge of MS packages, and ability to use social media platforms.
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
  • Result oriented personality with strong organizational, time management skills.

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of the E-mail. We look forward in receiving your complete application including your motivation letter and the Curriculum Vitae with three referees on or before 15th November 2024 through Helvetas.SriLanka@helvetas.org