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JOB DESCRIPTIONPROJECT ASSISTANT (INTERN)

Responsible to: Project Officer

Purpose of the Post

To assist the Project Officer with the implementation and delivery of an effective, efficientand quality based project management service for UK projects.

Key responsibilities:

1. To assist the Project Officer in promoting, managing and monitoring the effectivedelivery of projects, programmes and services.

2. To engage beneficiaries, check eligibility and introduce them to the project, providingongoing support to facilitate completion of the programme addressing any queries thatmay arise.

3. To liaise with partners and beneficiaries to ensure all project outputs are met.

4. To assist in the delivery of the project, particularly attending and providing administrationat events

5. To ensure outputs are achieved in line with the delivery plan.

6. To assist in monitoring the progress of the project, working under the direction of theProject Officer to ensure that remedial action is taken as at when necessary.

7. To work with the Project Officer to ensure all correspondence, monthly progress reportsand relevant administration is produced in a timely and accurate manner in line withrequirements.

8. To assist the Project Officer in the identification and preparation of case studies andreports to be used in promotional materials.

9. To work as part of a team, attending meetings as required and ensuring projectdeadlines are met to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

10. To assist in the development of UK programmes and provide appropriate administrativeand research support.

11. To comply with Muslim Aids policies, procedures and quality assurance criteria

12. Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

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MUSLIM AIDPERSON SPECIFICATION

PROJECT ASSISTANT (INTERN)

Qualificationsa. Educated to degree level standard.

Experienceb. Proven experience in events and project management.

c. Proven experience with office administrative management.

Skills

d. High levels of numeracy and literacy

e. Good report writing skills;f. Excellent administrative, organisational and presentation skills

g. IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn anduse the company software.

h. Skills in maintaining spreadsheets and databases

i. Good interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge

j. Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation;

k. Knowledge of and commitment to best practice in equalities and diversity;

l. Knowledge of HAP standards 2010 and DEC Accountability Framework

Ability

m. Ability to retrieve information from relevant sources through research

n. Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines and adapt to change.

o. Ability to operate flexibly as a team member

p. Ability to work unsociable hours during peak campaigns

q. Ability to engage with people from diverse faith, cultural and educationalbackgrounds.

Commitmentr. Commitment to Muslim Aids mission, visions and values.

s. Commitment to Muslim Aids ethos

t. Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity

u. Hard working and self motivating.

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