Project Assistant LIWAY Project

Prepare written pieces for communication and learning materials:

• Attend LIWAY events meetings and workshops to prepare minutes take good-quality pictures and prepare news updates and other communication materials.
• Participate in drafting case-stories for selected interventions within the program
• In collaboration with the LIWAY Monitoring and Results Measurement team prepare learning materials that highlight the achievements and improvement areas of the program
• Work with the LIWAY team and share the learning and knowledge products via different platforms including Viva SharePoint etc.
• Support the LIWAY team and ensure the proper documentation of the program profile both in soft and hard copies.

Provide administrative support

• Facilitate timely payments for Implementing Partners (Ips) vendors and other service providers.
  • Ensure all required documents are fulfilled
  • Submit the finalized payment request document to the finance team 
  • Follow up on PO and invoice creation on the system
  • Follow up on the approval and final payment 

• Support the team in raising purchase requests and following up for timely delivery

• Support the team in raising and facilitating fleet requests
• Develop and share a monthly updated database of annual leave days taken by team members
• Facilitate review and approval of contractual agreements
• Facilitate review and approval of justification notes selection notes and other documents
• Maintain an updated computerized & manual filing system for project documents
• Prepare domestic and foreign travel arrangements itineraries compile travel vouchers and maintain travel records
• Track record the movement of project goods/equipment into and out of the project.
• Act as the first point of contact and liaise where appropriate with external agencies and individuals for event management including seminars & conferences.

Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Economics Accounting Engineering etc.) supported by additional technical training and certifications.
• Hands on experience dealing with MSD focused programme activities.
• 1-2 Year Experience supporting development programmes through coordination stakeholder engagement and operational activities in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Exposure to market-oriented and livelihoods-related initiatives with familiarity in programme implementation and support functions.
• Strong organisational analytical and communication skills including report writing and documentation.
• Proficiency in standard digital tools and the ability to work effectively in dynamic collaborative and multidisciplinary settings.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail 
• Communication 
• Adaptability
• Result orientation
• Initiative 

Additional Information :

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: September 12026

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Contract Duration: The contract is for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 16th of July 2026. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit form and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status religion ethnic origin gender sexual orientation and more.

Vetting
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time