Project Assistant (Maternity Cover- (Horti-LIFE III) project

Project Admin support

• In collaboration with SNV Horti-LIFE project staffs prepare necessary requests for procurement vehicle requests and other related service for all required inputs via Odoo system.
• Ensure that flight bookings are processed and booked for Horti-LIFE staff members
• Assist to ensure that the finance department receives all the necessary documentation to process payments
• Assist in the logistics/preparation for Horti-LIFE national organised events
• Perform any other duties assigned by the project Manager or Deputy Project Manager.

Issue handling

• Answers questions with regards to one or multiple operational services
• within set guidelines and procedures. Ensures issues are escalated in a
• timely manner through the right channel when necessary to ensure full operational support.

Data handling

• Ensures data filing and administration on a specific operation support
• service. Processes organises checks and (if applicable) analyses data
• by applying routine working methods. Signals abnormalities monitors
• and reports on overall provision of services to ensure consistency in
• delivery against service standards.

Qualifications :

• BA degree in business management and administration management or related fields.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in general program administration operations and management.

Required Skill:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of and experience in organizational effectiveness and administrative/operations implementing best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative style.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards. 
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in excel word outlook and access.
• Prioritize workload according to the changing needs of the project.

  Competencies:

• Initiative
• Problem Analysis
• Accuracy
• Adaptability

Additional Information :

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: June 01 2026

Duty Station: Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Contract Duration:6months for Maternity cover.

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 24th of April 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
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for both national and International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation sexual abuse or sexual harassment) the Statement of Conduct. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time