About Akvo
At Akvo, we boost the impact of development programmes through data services and tech solutions. With a team of data and development experts and a proven methodology, we help governments, private sector actors and non-governmental organisations become data driven so that they can improve the results of their programmes
Role description
A project officer focuses on providing all-round support in activities related to project management, as well as providing advice on data services to partners. As a project officer, you have affinity with one or more of the following expertise areas: data services and the WASH/water sector. You help to strengthen and innovate our services and you provide technical support to partners and colleagues. You work closely together with Akvo’s data services team and project and programme managers within Akvo.
Responsibilities
Project management support (WASH/water sector related)
- Provide project management support (administration, budgeting, contracting, invoicing, etc)
- (Help) implement project activities including lessons learned, risk management, internal meeting preparation, planning
- Provide technical support to partners and colleagues
- Maintain a good relationship with Akvo partners worldwide
- Support with administrative tasks as required
Project management system and Global Delivery Framework (GDF)
- Support further development of GDF, e.g. training to colleagues, data analysis and creation of actionable insights, present GDF findings, link with internal systems such as Hubspot and Asana
- Help further implement our project management tool, e.g. support in implementation, training and documentation
- Help further professionalise project delivery, e.g. training, documentation, lessons learned
Technical advice / consultancy
- Provide hands-on support to colleagues and Akvo partners in one of Akvo’s expertise areas (water/climate/agri)
- Help identify partners’ data needs and provide advice
- Guide and assist colleagues and partners with the implementation of data services
Business development
- Assist with proposal writing when required
- Provide input for proposals related to your field of expertise
- Provide logistical support for(networking-) events and training
Other duties as assigned
- From time to time, Akvo can ask the employee to temporarily perform other duties than described in the job description
In general, a project officer spends 80% or more of their time on billable projects.
Skills
You are a flexible and independent self-starter with analytical and creative problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
You have:
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the water sector and/or international development sector
- A MSc degree in Water, Environmental Sciences, International Development studies, Behavioural Science, Development Economics or related relevant field
- Relevant work experience with a focus on project management and data services and/or PMEL
- Excellent skills in using google sheets and/or excel
- Experience with stakeholder management in an international and culturally diverse environment.
- Good communication and team collaboration skills
- The ability to operate via online tools, as part of a global team yet being able to work autonomously as well. Experience with tasks management tools (Asana, Trello) is a plus.
- Excellent command of English in both writing and speaking (French would be an advantage)
Akvo’s values and behavioral principles
We are innovative and responsible. We stand for open collaboration and impact for citizens. These values guide our strategy and our decision making in our day to day work.
As a team, we follow a set of behavioural principles which describe the way we work together, internally and externally. These principles are: Be responsible, Communicate clearly, Collaborate with others, Innovate for impact, Keep growing, and Be a leader.
What we offer
- A full time role (one FTE assignment )
- A one year contract with possibility for extension
- A competitive salary in line with the market
- Personal development budget
- Contribute to our mission: unlocking the power of data to boost sustainable development
- A unique chance to work in an open, ambitious, collaborative environment with very dedicated teams that aim to have a positive impact on the world
How to apply
Akvo works with a diverse and international team, and we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across our organisation. If you think you are the right person for this position, we highly encourage everyone to apply.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Send your motivation letter and resume in PDF to Karen Blanken via work@akvo.org with the subject line “Project Officer Akvo Amsterdam” or by filling in the form below.
We aim to fill this position as soon as possible.
