Locations: Ibadan, Jos, Kano Contract: 3 years beginning January 2017 Objective
In close cooperation with local implementing partners in clusters 1-3, the Project Officer assumes responsibility for the smooth running of the project in the cluster under his / her responsibility from the planning phase to final evaluation, including reporting.
The project officer will report directly to the Programme Director.
Tasks Planning and Implementation:
Detailed programme planning with implementing partners and other stakeholders at the duster level
Strong collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including the governments
Elaboration of a detailed cluster-level logic framework
Elaboration of cluster-level overall and annual project budget
Elaboration of cluster-level overall and annual project activity plan
Deliverables and milestones planning
Breakdown of complex activities into tasks
Updates on risk assessment (and risk management)
Regular updating of all plans
Facilitate cluster meetings and joint activities
Monitoring and Knowledge management:
Monitor plan design and implementation
Data collection
Data analysis and interpretation
Recommendations and corrective measures
Scheduling of evaluation, including ToR’s development, consultant selection, evaluation coordination and integration/use of recommendations in decision-making
Documentation of lessons learnt and good practices
Monitoring expenditures, particularly with regards to activity bum rates: and account for funds
Reporting:
Monitoring/progress reporting, accounting to donor’s requirement
Other types of reports issuing
Prepare project briefs, reports and presentations as required
Partnerships and advocacy:
Partnerships implementation and follow up (rights and obligation)
Capacity building needs identification and implementation
Oversees advocacy activities at the state/ cluster level
Other Duties:
Other relevant assigned duties, as necessary.
Performance Criteria
Contribute to the development of individual annual key performance objectives
Develop individual annual work plan
Monthly report of activities to the line manager
Participate in individual annual appraisal.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Health, Management or any other related fields.
Knowledge of social inclusion, and Navision or any related programme management software is an added advantage
Demonstrated knowledge of use of computer software, such as Microsoft Office package
Development programme experience in (I) NGO
Knowledge and experience of project cycle management In development context for 5 years
Knowledge and experiences of project monitoring of minimum of 3 years Basic knowledge of advocacy
Experience in narrative and financial reporting on complex projects to international donors
Cooperation with civil society/government/donors and private sector knowledge and/or experiences
Knowledge in managing project and accounting for inflow and outflow of funds Working experience in insecure environments.
Selection Process
It is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
All applicants MUST produce specific and comprehensive information supporting each one of the following criteria, or the application will not be considered.
Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified of their access to the next step of the selection process which consists of:
An oral interview, checking the original certificates submitted in copy during the initial application, and testing professional and personal capacities, which, if successful, grants access to:
A written test on computer skills
All candidates orally interviewed will receive feedback of the result of their application
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English, including public speaking. Fluency in spoken and written French will bean sided advantage.
Nationality:
The position is open only to Nigeria nationals.
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Applicants should submit in English via email, a meaningful letter of motivation, a CV, copies of diplomas, three professional referees and salary expectations quoted in Nigeria Naira to “Human Resource Unit” via: jobs.nigeria@cbm.org Kindly include referred location in the subject of your application i.e. Application for the position of “Program Officer- Cluster 1”. Note
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jobs.nigeria@cbm.org
