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Projects Officer for International Aid Organisation (Volunteer)

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The ideal candidate will be able to research, identify, plan and coordinate the specific needs and requirements of present and future projects run both in Australia and Afghanistan. You will also secure funding for allocated projects (through grant applications) and liaise with staff required to administer funding & project/programs.

This is carried-out by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate team members and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Develop &/or appraise project proposals
  • Manage and administer funding to key partners for projects.
  • Identify target aid organisations & govt funding bodies & pitch for funding in line with their guidelines.
  • Develop a ‘plan-of-action’ including goals, strategies and tactics
  • Ongoing evaluation, monitoring & reporting on project
  • Understand & prioritise urgent and non-urgent projects
  • Liaise with counterparts in Australia & Afghanistan to ensure a thorough understanding of needs, priorities and status of project implementation
  • On-going re-evaluation of project when required

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Proactive, self starter
  • Good integrity
  • Honest and open communicator
  • Committed - willingness to see the project through to completion
  • Strong communication skills – verbal & written
  • Patience, tolerance and compassion
  • Sympathy, respect and appreciation of other cultures values
  • Ability to work autonomously however still be a team player
  • Computer literate and sound working knowledge of email, word, excel & powerpoint

This will be an unpaid volunteer role to begin with. Remuneration may be offered to the right person who has proven their ability in the role.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.