Local NGO

Program Officer (Maphisa): Local NGO

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Salary
Negotiable

Job Description


Deadline: 29 October 2021
Location: Maphisa
Duration: One year with a possibility of extension.
Job summary
The Program Officer will be in charge of ensuring the effective planning and implementation of project activities in the Matobo District.

Duties and Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities
Carry out Program Officer duties that is actual on the ground implementation under direct supervision by the Senior Programmes Officer; Supervise the programs intern and support the work of the Finance and Administration Assistant; The other duties will include: overall implementation of the activities that include planning, coordinating actual execution; carrying out all administrative processes related to the project in line with requirements in the Grant agreement, the organisations Standard Operating Procedures and all requirements for reporting and keeping all records; Attend all district, provincial and local level meetings; Produce reports as per Work plan; final narrative report, stakeholder meeting reports, all activity and training reports; Report on lessons learnt, report on success stories, reports required by local authorities and reports to feed into the organization reports to the National Executive Committee; Facilitate project links between the organisation and other development agencies, CSOs and stakeholders operating in the same geographic areas of operation and the same project focus; Ensure compliance with organizational mission, vision and goals; Ensure effective and ongoing monitoring of project progress and performance and promote learning and accountability; Ensure adherence to M&E and other funder compliance requirements; Develop and implement M&E plans and tools in collaboration with organizational results framework; Prepare narrative donor reports as per grant agreement, prepare annual and quarterly reports related to project.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications, skills and experience required
BSc degree in Development Studies or any Social Science with a reputable university; A minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar role, experience working in primary and secondary education programming; Community engagement and mobilization; Knowledge of education in emergencies programming, including alternative education; Experience in the implementation of Adolescents Sexual Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence in and out of schools; Demonstrate knowledge in project implementation, working with Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and local authorities; Ability to generate quality monthly narrative reports; Strong networking skills; Strong work ethic and ability to be flexible and work under pressure; Computer literacy and proficiency in word, excel and powerpoint; Good background knowledge of NGO and Government policy and operations; The candidate should be honest, a team player, be able to take the initiative when necessary; Ability to think strategically and to identify opportunities that the organisation should exploit; Good interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills; Excellent public relations and ability to network; Computer literacy, particularly in Word, PowerPoint and Excel; The applicant should be:able to communicate in Ndebele; Be innovative and able to think outside the box; Have strong interest in girl’s education; Have excellent command of English: spoken and written; Ready to work outside office hours; Be resident in Matobo

How to Apply

To apply
Interested candidates meeting the above specifications should submit their application letters, CVs (max 3 pages) with contactable referees to programofficer2021@gmail.com clearly marked Program Officer–Matobo in subject line. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.