Program Officer 72 views

FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY

Program Officer of NEWA will work in providing technical/operational support to a project/program activity implementation. He/she will work under the supervision of Program Manager in all the activities related to the project/program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, evaluate and document new and on-going programs and projects.
• Prepare long and short term (annual, quarter, monthly, etc) planning activities (program plan and budget preparation) of the organization.
• Organize, manage and conduct various trainings activities and mentoring activities for local institutions in different parts of the country.
• He/she will be in charge of implementing, designing and monitoring projects related to girls and young women focused projects.
• Liaise and collaborate with partner organizations (donors, CSOs, government agencies and offices at different levels).
• Guide, coordinate, manage and supervision the day-to-day activities of the staff, various programs/projects and departments of the organization.
• Represent the organization at various forums, such as membership and partner meetings, workshops, seminars, etc.
• Prepare briefing notes to the Executive Director regularly on monthly basis, to keep him abreast of program/project progress and performance.
• Prepare quarter and annual program related and financial reports to be submitted to government bodies and donors.
• Ensure that field staff under his responsibility prepare and submit monthly/quarter/annual plans and reports in time.
• Play leading role in the development of the strategic planning and management document.
• Plan, organize, conduct, coordinate, and manage various trainings.
• Facilitate trainings on project management cycle, advocacy, coordination and networking as well as basic trainings.
• Periodically review and update training manuals, methodologies and incorporate comments from trainees collected during training process.
• Develop TOR for professional/consultancy services.
• Follow up commissioned professional/consultancy services, review, and comment and ensure that they are done according to the TOR and the expectation of the organization.
• Play a leading and managerial role in the process of staff employment, supervision and evaluation of project staff.
• Monitor and report on relevant activities and impact
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Supervision: works independently and in collaboration with other officers in project  reporting on regular basis to Program Manager
• Decision Making: is responsible for logistics of relevant activities
• Responsibility over Data or Information: relevant data and material maintenance and security
• Responsibility over Assets: all assigned office equipment, their maintenance and security

Department: Program

Reports To: Program Manager

Required፡

Professional/ Qualifications

• Minimal፡ Bachelors degree in the field of Social Science (Rural Development/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Development Management/ Economics and other relevant disciplines)
• Desirable፡ Masters Degree in the field of Social Science (Rural Development/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Development Management/ Economics and other relevant disciplines)

Relevant Experience

• Minimal፡ Proven experience in project design, implementation and follow up

Length of Experience

• Minimal፡ At least 4 years
• Desirable፡ At least 2 years

Key Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, solid
•  Judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork

Personal Attributes

• Pleasing & convincing capabilities