Programme Officer

Full Job Description

PROGRAMME OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location:   Accra

Industry:   NGO

Our client is a non-governmental organization that provides assistance in legal, governance, policy education or advocacy and resource management.

Scope

The  Program me Officer will manage and handle all planning, implementation and reporting aspects of project activities, monitor and evaluate projects and support programme and proposal development.

 Key Responsibilities

•  Plan and execute project activities in a timely and accurate manner.
  
•  Monitor progress and all aspects of project implementation, present a good analysis of the status of the project and troubleshoot project challenges effectively.
  
•  Create alternative approaches in dealing with project implementation challenges and identify best practices to improve the overall project performance.
  
•  Assist in project budget preparation and expense management activities.
  
•   Identify and engage new program/project partners for expansion.
  
•  Participate in and conduct project reviews and prepare reports for the management team.
  
•  Prepare meeting agenda, organize and facilitate meetings or workshops and prepare reports or minutes.
  
•  Represent the organization’s brand in conferences, meetings, and workshops.
  
•  Manage and monitor grants and prepare accurate funding reports.
  
•  Establish relationships with key project partners and stakeholders both at the local, national and international levels.
  
•  Analyse, manage, and conduct research on potential and existing donor information in the database and   prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation.
  
•  Identify opportunities for the initiation of new projects and active contribution to the overall effort in resource mobilisation.
  
•  Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work.
  
•   Research on linkages across programme activities and identify critical points of integration
  
  

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Geography and Rural Development Studies or any related field of study.
  
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role or its equivalent.
  
• Experience in project management.
  
• Experience in budget and project planning.
  
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  
• Good communication and leadership skills.
  
• Working knowledge in MS Office Suite.
  
  

Competencies

Result-Oriented, Confident Communicator, Analytical, Creative & Innovative.