Job Description

• The Project Officer will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the project’s activities and tasks assigned to attain the goals and objectives of the project.
• The Project Officer will be responsible for overseeing project work-plan performance and participating in project planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and program development.
• With guidance from the Project Manager, initiate planning for the project (Operational Planning, Budgeting)
• Participating in developing project proposals and project documentation
• Assist PM to develop work plans with partners if necessary
• Responsible for supporting the program’s advocacy plan
• Establish monitoring and evaluation systems including indicators
• Actively assist and participate in project events (meetings/workshops/training)
• Undertake other program administration tasks as and when necessary
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Participate in Project review
• Participate in Planning for transfer/transition of achievements
• Participate in designing research/study, collecting analyzing data, and translating document research findings together with other project team members, partners, and consultants

Selection Criteria and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Social development, or related field; 
• At least 3 years experience in a development project, preferably in the health sector;
• Monitoring and evaluation skills are desirable;
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail; Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate via writing, public speaking, and interpersonal interactions; 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with community organizations, government officials, corporate executives, the general public, and staff; 
• Professional English Language skills, especially in report and proposal writing;
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.