Program Officer

JOB PURPOSE:

The Program Officer will be involved in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities, project implementation, report writing, and community engagement among others.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collection of information from stakeholders.
• Provide support and oversee the day to day management of project field officers
• Write and submit periodic program reports and reviews to concerned parties.
• Plan, Prepare, coordinate and monitor the project activities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly work plans and ensure their proper implementation.
• Lead step down training in the life of the project
• Represent the organization at key events, in the absence of the program manager.
• Share information among members of the network.
• Coordinate and manage project goals and objectives.
• Ensure the most efficient use of resources.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:

• A first degree in any social science/medical science or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in programme development and management of project implementation with local NGOs or INGOs.
• Good resource planning, organisation and utilization skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English or any other local language.
• Excellent writing skills, editorial ability and pleasant personality.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications related to the tasks.
• Passion for communications and the internet.
• Ability to work in a team and sometimes meet tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to communicate with people outside the organization (donors, government and other external sources) and represent the organization during external briefings.
• Ability to create new ideas, relationships, and systems including creative contributions.