Job Summary
The Project Officer will develop, operationalize and revise project work-plans to ensure project activities are carried out as and when scheduled;
Establish an effective information management system for the project;
Review, produce activity and periodic report; and establish improved mechanisms, guidelines and operating principles for project management.
Project Officer (PO) will lead the project implementation and project team at the state level.
Essential Job Responsibilities
An efficient Project Officer with a capacity for independent effort is required to carry out, but not limited to the following duties in the new project:
Develop, operationalize and revise project work-plans to ensure that activities are carried out as an when scheduled
Establish an effective information management system
Review and establish improved mechanisms, guidelines and operating principles for project management
Produce activity and periodic reports
Participate in and in some cases lead stakeholders interface activities such as sensitization visits, advocacy visits and monitoring activities
Represent the organization at meetings with partners, government officials, coalition members and advocacy constituencies
Plan, organize and coordinate project capacity building events
Prepare the project management systems for portfolio reviews and evaluation
Manages project budget and make appropriate recommendations for budget reviews and/or adjustments in accordance.
Responsible for budget defense and takes responsibility for significant budget variances.
Provide leadership, coordinate and implement all programmatic activities related to the projects
Ensure to implement child safeguarding/protection policy and Code of Conduct of the organization.
Carries out any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Project Director
Requirements
Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating programs
Demonstrated experience working in teams, as well as, working independently with minimum supervision
Experience in program and financial management
Proven ability to represent the organization in dealings with external stakeholders
Experience in community mobilization
Experience in the similar position in national or International organizations.
Excellent organizational skills and an ability to work under pressure
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
Excellent writing ability, strong interpersonal, group facilitation and oral presentation skills
Ability to work to deadlines and excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff
A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a commitment to diversity in the workplace
Results oriented with a strong commitment to get the job done on time and with highest professional standards
Good computer skills and proficient in Microsoft applications -excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.
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