JOB TITLE: Program Officer
JOB LOCATION: Abuja (FCT)
JOB DETAILS:
- The Program Officer (PO) will be based in Abuja and reports to the Country Director. He/she will act as the point of contact the technical team.
- The position will support general administration, office coordination, project monitoring, and other tasks associated with the project.
- The PO will work closely with the Abuja and State offices to ensure activities are on time and in budget. This position will also work with the team to ensure that the activities are of high quality and adhere to global standards, national policies and best practices on human resources systems strengthening.
Responsibilities
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- Work with the Grants Management team to plan and oversee the implementation of grants under contract (GUC) activities using collaborative quality improvement approach
- In collaboration with the Technical Director and State HRH Coordinators, request and monitor on-going implementation of the work plan and share findings with the Country Director
- Work with the Finance Manager to ensure proper financial management, reporting, and administration of the project by the partners
- Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of program activities and update the Country Director and State HRH Coordinators on the status of program implementation
- Support the Country Director in tracking and following up on work plans, budgets, and deliverables for each partner
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Public Health, Social Work, or Community Development or related field or a Bachelor’s degree in the humanities with 4-5 years of relevant experience with international and local organizations
- Knowledge of at least one professional program management training is highly desirable (PRINCE, PMP, etc.)
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is desirable
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Previous knowledge of work plan and proposal development
- Ability to analyze program budgets and monitor work plan implementation
- Excellent analytical, critical enquiry, and report writing as well as basic program management skills
- Working knowledge of USAID policies and local organizations including civil society organizations (CSOs)
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents to: [email protected] using the “Job title” as subject of the email. Please reference the “Job title and Location” on the subject line, your cover letter and Resume / CV.
Application Documents
- A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all work experience and qualifications and a cover letter.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: April 16, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |