Program Officer 1760 views

Specific Duties

• Ensure the effective planning and implementation of project activities;
• Develop annual, quarterly and monthly work plans related to project;
• Ensuring effective management of project in line with donor requirements and organizational standards; Conducting capacity building and working with line Ministries to implement projects,
• ensuring community mobilization and other project deliverables; Convene project events and /meetings; Facilitate project links between the organisation and other development agencies, CSOs and stakeholders operating in the same geographic areas of operation and the same project focus;
• Supervise staff under him/her; Ensure compliance with organizational mission, vision and goals;
• Ensure effective and ongoing monitoring of project progress and performance and promote learning and accountability;
• Ensure adherence to M&E and other funder compliance requirements;
• Develop and implement M&E plans and tools in collaboration with organizational results framework;
• Prepare narrative donor reports as per grant agreement, prepare annual and quarterly reports related to project;
• Develop proposals and review proposals developed.

Qualifications, skills and experience required

• MSc degree in Development Studies or any Social Science with a reputable university A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in an environment working in child centered development programs in schools and with communities;
• Experience in the implementation of Adolescents Sexual Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence in and out of schools;
• Demonstrate knowledge in project proposal writing, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation; Ability to generate quality monthly narrative reports; Strong networking skills;
• Strong work ethic and ability to be flexible and work under pressure;
• Computer literacy and proficiency in word, excel and power point;
• Good background knowledge of NGO and Government policy and operations;
• The candidate should be honest, a team player, be able to take the initiative when necessary;
• Ability to think strategically and to identify opportunities that the organisation should exploit;
• Good interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills;
• Excellent public relations and ability to network; Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Power Point and Excel.

Duration 

• 15 months with the possibility of extension.