This position requires desk work as well as travelling in field areas. 

Job Description:

• Leading the planning, monitoring and management of program activities of assigned project.
• Lead the team members in achieving results of the project and supervise them by providing technical support.
• Ensure strong documentation and timely reporting of program. Preparing training reports, lessons learnt documentation, stories of change and other program related documentation when required.
• Supervise team members in managing program data in both soft and hard copies in a timely manner.
• Building strong and long-term relationship through networking and promotion of project activities with relevant stakeholders (CSOs, Universities, ministries, human rights commission etc.).
• Increase visibility of the program activities at local, national & regional level as per Communication Policy for the portfolio.
• Mobilization and selection of target participants for training.
• Ensuring the quality outputs/results of the project as per implementation timeline.
• Planning and management of trainings/meetings with government departments and relevant ministries in at Provincial and Federal Level.
• Close coordination and follow up with project participants & stakeholders; other projects and departments within the organization.
• Ensuring effective budget utilization and timely discussing spending trends with Program Coordinator.
• Updating M&E Plan and reporting against Log Frame.
• Ensure value for money in execution of program activities.
• Timely reporting senior management of developments in advocacy efforts and timely pursue for advice, if and when needed.
• Contribute in brainstorming sessions for developing new ideas, proposals, and concept notes under the ambit of departments Portfolio.

Relevant Experience: 

• For the position of Senior Program Officer, Graduate/Master in Social Work/Development Studies/International Relation/Public Policy or related discipline from recognized university.
• A minimum of 6-8 years of work experience in development sector, at least half of which should have been related to capacity building program, legislative advocacy work, and strengthening partnerships.  

Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of management theories and concepts.
• Experienced in Organizational Development (OD) processes, approaches and change management.
• Understanding and Skills around HR, Financial Management & reporting.
• Experience in partnership management.
• Ability to travel on short-notice. The frequency of travel is high for this position.
• Computer Skills (use of Microsoft Office specifically Excel for budgeting/planning & PowerPoint for presentations).
• Excellent Writing skills (English), pro-active in communication & information sharing.
• Understanding about capacity building approaches and experience in fund raising for Capacity Building Programs.