Programme Officer

The positionUnder the general supervision of the Programme Development and Quality Manager (PDQM), the position contributes to: programme/project data compilation, verification, and analysis; project design and planning; implementation progress tracking; and monitoring and evaluation of DRC Nigeria’s programme. With the support and guidance of the PDQM, the Programme Officer will perform tasks indicated below; thereby contributing to the improvement and performance of the programme and achievement of results.Key Tasks/Deliverables

Attends relevant programme meetings, prepares notes, and undertakes follow-up action and coordination related to programme implementation and monitoring.
Assists in development of documents, presentations, and other appropriate means of communication regarding the DRC Nigeria programme and projects.
Maintains the DRC Nigeria programme management system and reporting database.
Supports the development and implementation of capacity building plans for the programme department, including identifying
appropriate capacity building activities for DRC Nigeria programme staff.
Alongside the PDQM, ensures close oversight of field activities and implementation, through periodic field visits and reports.
Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the line manager
Collects, reviews, verifies, and analyses data for situation analysis, advocacy, and project planning and management.
Analyses programme implementation reports and monitors progress against established indicators and implementation work plans.
Acts as the focal point for work plan related to programme activities, including organizing regular programme planning meetings.
Assists in the review and preparation of project reports.
Undertakes follow-up action on advocacy and programme implementation activities, contributes to team building, and prepares relevant reports.

Required Experience/Capacity

At least BA degree, preferably in social sciences or related technical fields.
At least two years of progressively responsible experience in programme design, communication, administration, monitoring and evaluation or related field.
Fluency in spoken English and good command of written English is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is required.
Attention to detail and a demonstrated capacity to work supportively with others is essential to the position.
Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications, especially MS-Office applications and utilities (Word and Excel skills essential).
Demonstrated capacity for sharing knowledge and experience.
Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Conditions

Availability: July 1, 2017
Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment; for national staff in Nigeria
The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

The position is for NIGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY.CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult: www.drc.dk

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