Project Associate – Humanitarian Assistance

About the role

The Project Associate will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian and community preparedness activities in Ecuador. Reporting to the National Officer Emergency and Humanitarian Assistance, the role contributes to strengthening governance and coordination of emergency response.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, including direct assistance, climate change, disaster risk management and community‑based planning.
• Collect, compile, analyse and present data on project topics and prepare status reports and briefing notes.
• Monitor the project budget, verify fund availability and update budget information.
• Coordinate administrative actions with internal units and external partners, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Risk Management or related field with at least three years relevant experience, or high school diploma with five years experience.
• Demonstrated experience in humanitarian preparedness, disaster risk management or community‑based planning.
• Fluency in Spanish (oral and written) and working knowledge of English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with standard IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities for effective coordination with partners and implementing agencies.
• Knowledge of administrative, financial and logistical procedures supporting project implementation.