Program Assistant
Program Assistant
Program Assistant
I am writing to apply for the position of Program Assistant at Mercy Crops, as advertised recently on the
somalijobs.net website.
I am a qualified, dedicated and experienced for over past 5 years’ international humanitarian aid worker,
specializing in WASH programs. My most recent role has been the coordination of all aspects of local
WASH programs in Somaliland for Save the children as project Officer, a humanitarian relief organization. My
time in Save the children has seen me plan, implement, evaluate and report on programs that provide both
immediate emergency relief and sustainable local development. I have overseen the distribution of
essential foods and supplements, coordination of primary health care services, training of program delivery
teams, provision of logistical and technical support, and the preparation of funding submissions and grant
proposals. This role has also involved collecting and analyzing data on the impact and effectiveness of our
health programs on communities, as well as ensuring compliance in every aspect of our program delivery.
This experience, in addition to my previous experience in humanitarian relief in ADO (Agriculture
Development Organization) as Livelihood and Food Security Project Officer, has given me knowledge and
perspective in humanitarian emergency situations, and an understanding of the importance of developing
sustainable community development programs.
My experience includes making the schedule for the different phrases of the projects and helping to
develop the procedures and policies for each one. I have excellent communication skills with the ability to
keep management and clients updated on the progress of each project. I have experience monitoring them
to ensure everything is going according to plan and on schedule. I can also address any concerns and
answer any questions you or the client may have.
I have a strong academic grounding in international aid, health and project management, having completed
a Bachelor of Business Administration a Graduate Diploma in International Health and a Certificate IV in
Project Management. I possess excellent organizational skills and an ability to maintain the big picture
while attending to details and logistics. I am an excellent communicator, with an ability to manage large
teams of people; and I remain calm and positive under pressure, especially in what can be difficult or
traumatic situations. My life and career have been driven by a strong passion to alleviate the suffering of
disadvantaged people around the world. I believe the West has a responsibility to help poorer nations, and
I would love to play an integral part in enacting that. My resume is attached and I look forward to being able
to discuss the position with you further.
Personal Attribute
Accurate and reliable
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
Coordinates group activities that caters to different target groups
Adaptability and flexibility, Professionalism and work ethic, Positive attitude and energy, Planning
and organizing, Problem-solving/Creativity, Effective communication, Computer and technical
literacy, Enthusiastic, Goal Focused, Self-Discipline.
Work Experiences:
Project Duties
Project Duties
To coordinate the implementation of food security and livelihood projects/interventions and link
World Vision with the line government departments at County and state level.
Ensure that project activities and outputs are implemented in a timely manner.
To technically mentor and supervise Assistant Food Security Officers working under his supervision
as well as carry out Staff performance
Ensure high quality reports are submitted in a timely manner and work closely with the project
officer to ensure reports meet donor requirements.
Establish transparent relationships with all partners including identification of their priorities,
concerns and managing expectations in regards to FSL interventions.
Responsible for monitoring the impact of the project, support decision making and promote
learning through documentation of best practices and follow up of necessary adjustment (Change
management).
Coordinate the FSL activities according to WVSS strategy, as well as based on proposals, budgets
and plans.
designing and applying appropriate project management standards for incorporation in the NI
Gateway Review Process
managing the production of the required deliverables
planning and monitoring the project
adopting any delegation and use of project assurance roles within agreed reporting structures
preparing and maintaining project, stage and exception plans as required
managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans
liaison with program management (if the project is part of a program) and related projects to
ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated
monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary
applying change control and configuration management processes
reporting through agreed lines on project progress through highlight reports and end-stage
assessments
liaison with appointed project assurance representatives to assure the overall direction and
integrity of the project
maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact
adopting and applying appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards
identifying and obtaining support and advice required for the management, planning and control of
the project
managing project administration
conducting a project evaluation review to assess how well the project was managed
preparing any follow-on action recommendations
Educational Background
Recognized Institution Qualification Earned
University of Hargeisa Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration
Coursera Website Diploma of Project Management
SOS Sheikh Secondary School Secondary Certificate
SOS Sheikh Secondary School International EDEXCEL Certificate from London
Islamic Online University Diploma of Intensive English
Alison Website Diploma of Financial Management
Addis Ababa College Bachelor Degree of Public Health present
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