Employability Assistant

Time Commitment: 20 - 30 hours p/Week - Minimum 6 months commitment

Reports to: Employability Program Manager

Start date : Not recruiting at the moment

summary:

The Lisbon Project is a non-profit organization aiming to build a community that integrates and empowers migrants and refugees.  

We are currently seeking interns to assist in the employability program. This includes the processes of welcoming, guiding and track-keeping of community members registered to the employability program.  

Hiring a Program Manager assistant is a strategic move for our program, as it reflects our commitment to ensuring the effectiveness and impact of our activities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assisting the program manager enhancing the impact and effectiveness of our program, as it involves leading the needs assessment process, designing and implementing evaluation frameworks, and providing valuable insights to improve program outcomes. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assistance in Program Management and Delivery 

• Assistance in Volunteer Management 

• Assistance in Budget Management 

• Assistance in Communication with Beneficiaries  

Assistance in Database Management and Monitoring & Evaluations

• Tracking of beneficiaries’ progress  

• Assistance in Record keeping  

• Contribution with regular reports for Directors and Donors  

• Assistance with guaranteeing communication channels for feedback and evaluations  

Assistance in the referral process of Beneficiaries

• Assist the Career Development Coordinator in the referral process  

  
  

MPGs 

• Following the minimum performance guidelines (MPGs). To be consulted internally with the position's supervisor.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English. Proficiency in other languages such as French and Arabic is highly advantageous.  

• Strong IT and Data Management skills  

• Experience or/and studies in relevant field (social work, evaluation, development studies, social sciences...) 

• Previous experience in conducting program evaluations is preferable.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

• Detail-oriented, efficient and excellent time management skills 

• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands. 

• Effective in developing high-potential team members to achieve growth and maximum contribution. 

• Receptive and collaborative leadership approach that contributes to positive team environment, builds and maintains strong relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures and viewpoints.  

Benefits:

• Contributing to Social Impact – Self-fulfilment and personal growth in pursuing a valuable cause.

• Networking Opportunities - Getting connected to partner institutions, philanthropists and people of all backgrounds.

• Knowledge Growth – Learning about immigration related processes, contexts and realities as well as other NGO related topics in Portugal.

• Work Experience - Getting experience working in a professional environment with a welcoming workplace culture.

• Leadership Skills - Develop leadership skills in a dynamic and fun setting.

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