Project Officer (01) Vacancy in Eye Care Project

Position:              Project Officer

Reports to:                   Senior Programme officer

Department:       Programme

Location:              Lahore

Last Date:            16-Dec-2023

1.   Core Purpose

Implements specific Project including budget, programme design, development, project monitoring and supports programme evaluations. 

2.   Pre-Requisites

Education, Knowledge & Professional Experience

• Relevant qualification ie. Masters /MBA / Master in project management will be preferred

• At least 3 years professional experience in implementing, planning, managing and evaluating international development programmes with government, NGOs, and other development organisations.

• Good knowledge and understanding of international development work and understanding of inclusive Project Cycle Management (iPCM).

• Minimum 1-2 working experience with INGOS supported programme particularly health & eye health

• Good understanding in financial management

• Experience and understanding of Community Based Inclusive Development.

• Good understanding of all widely followed programming principles and priorities

• Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is a significant advantage

• Willingness to travel and work long hours when necessary

• Willingness to adhere and commit to organizational Values and Safeguarding / Child Protection Policy

• Expert in dealing with Project related finances.

Languages

• English (professional proficiency)

• Local / regional language (professional proficiency / advantageous)

Tools

• Good knowledge of MS Office (particularly advanced Excel skills) 

Core Competencies

• Organisational competencies

• Quality of Work

• Quantity of Work

• Professional Knowledge

• Fostering Teamwork

• Attention to Communication

• Customer / Service Orientation

• Initiative / Flexibility

• Results Orientation

• Position Competencies

• Persuasive communication

• Technical expertise

• Result orientation

3.   Overall objective

As a proactive member of the Programme Team, contribute to the implementation of project according to log frame. The Project Officer will manage / develop current partnership / project and provide input and recommendations on good development and disability practices when necessary.

4.   Main Activities

Key role-

• Responsible for implementation at district level,

Budget Administration

• Monitor / coordinate transfer of funds or goods & ensure that they are duly acknowledged in a timely fashion

• Work with stakeholders to ensure project progress

Team/ Project Management

• Transform the relationship among stakeholders and organization

• Ensure compliance to accountability / programme quality standards for good development practice

• Ensure that project team comply with organizational regulations / guidelines

• Conduct periodic project reviews to monitor implementation against project plans and evaluate success (outcome, impact, cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness)

• Coordinate donor/ project managers project visits with local authorities, prepare logistics/ necessary project documents and complete project visit reports

• Ensure good practice case studies/ lessons learned from projects are adequately documented and shared

• Work with partners and other stakeholders to ensure the promotion / long-term sustainability of projects

• Liaise with government officials, NGOs, and other stakeholders regarding project activities when required

• Liaise with consultants, if or as per requirement of the organization.

• Identify needs and implement capacity development activities with project team, when required.

5.   Performance Criteria

• Manage budgets/costs accurately

• TBD