Oct 24, 2018
Primary responsibilities:Under the supervision of the Country Representative and the Head of Operations, the Program Officer oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of ongoing programs including planning, organizing, leading, monitoring and reporting program activities. She/he develops strong partnerships with local education stakeholders and authorities, is responsible for coordinating monitoring and evaluation, and assists in managing the day to day programmatic operations of the organization.General objective for this position:The Program Officer is responsible for the quality and effectiveness of JRS’s programmatic response as well as its fidelity to the regional strategic plan.Details:
Program planification
Plan the delivery of program activities in accordance with the overall objectives of JRS and donors
Suggest new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization
Create and implement short- term indicators and long-term objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program
Assist in the creation of the annual budget and operating plan to support the program
Create a program evaluation framework to detect weaknesses and strengths and globally identify areas for improvement and coordinate the execution of this survey.
Assist in developing funding proposals
Program organization
Create and implement program activities respecting the policies and procedures of the organization
Create and implement program activities keeping as a first priority the staff safety and security
Create and implement program activities respecting all relevant legislations
Create and implement monitoring and evaluation tools
Program leadership
Lead, support and assist program staff by providing direction, input and feedback
Develop strong relationships with stakeholders, authorities and communities, directly and through the program staff: develop the culture of service, accompaniment and advocacy
Liaise with other Project Directors and field staff to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery
Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency
Program monitoring
Responsible of writing reports on the program for management and for funders
Control that the right budget is used at the right time for the right place, according to the policies and procedures
Monitor and approve all budgeted program expenditures
Evaluate budget needs and reports to the Head of Operations monthly
Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and suggest appropriate action to control the risks
Report program evaluation findings to the Head of Operations and suggest proposition to improve JRS response
The Program Officer is also responsible for all other tasks necessary to ensure the quality and timely achievement of projects, as requested by the Country Director and/or Head of Operations.
Qualifications and experience:
Higher training in political sciences, humanitarian development/aid or equivalent;
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar function and/or in the international cooperation sector;
Experience managing humanitarian or development projects;
Excellent sense of organization, management and planning;
Mastery of the use of Word packages;
Fluent in written and spoken English;
Knowledge of requirements and procedures for primary funders: UE, ECHO, UN Agencies, US Agencies;
Strong reporting skills;
Flexible and able to work in difficult work locations, under pressure and often under difficult conditions;
Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team;
Respect of the values and mission of JRS;
Advocacy capacities;
Willing and able to travel in deep field conditions and locations.
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Interested applicants must adhere to JRS values and respect the code of conduct, with an added ability to work in high pressure settings. He/ She must possess a decent sense of creative autonomy and flexibility in promptly adapting projects to prevailing local circumstances.Interested persons are requested to send a one-page cover letter, specifying your motivation and what you would bring to JRS, and your CV (2 pages maximum)The cover letter and CV can not excess 2Mo.Please put in the subject line of your mail ‘Abuja Program Officer’Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.JRS do not accept or ask for payment for any job opportunity.
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