• Application Deadline: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Program Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Borno


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Background

• The project Promoting Access to Integrated GBV Services to Conflict Affected Communities in Borno State is a 8-month project (November 2022 – June 2023) funded by the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) and implemented by the Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) in Bama LGA of Borno state.


• The project targets vulnerable populations in IDP camps and host communities in Bama with the aim of reducing suffering and vulnerability to GBV, SGBV & SEA for women and girls of reproductive age.


• The project will also support the co-ordination of the GBV sub-sector through co-ordination of the dignity kits technical working group (which REBHI leads) by assessing reviewing and implementing the needs of beneficiaries into the standardized dignity kits contents.

Job Description

• Support in the implementation and management of the project


• Developing work-plans, budgets and overseeing implementation of activities


• Developing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports, project presentations, and program updates


• Finalize reports on activities, outputs and outcomes; as well as donor reports;


• Development and submission of donor financial and narrative reports;


• Ensure adherence to work-plan and budgets in planning and implementation of programs/ project;


• Maintain synergies within and with other program/ project teams and M&E teams


• Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators.


• Provide advisory and program management inputs to the program manager


• Draft organizational strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to the project;


• Support in development of program/ project proposals and initiatives;


• Participate in meetings and dialogues on issues related to the project on behalf of REBHI, as necessary;


• Identify areas for support and interventions within the project


• Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project partners within the GBV sub-sector


• Identify capacity building needs of stakeholders and partners


• Build and manage relationships with partners to support implementation of the project; and to respond to any potential problems


• Provide partners with technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives.


• Support the monitoring of implementation of activities and finances using the results based management tools;


• Undertake field missions and write reports on monitoring missions;


• Support management of overall project budget;


• Supervise programs assistants and volunteers;


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements / Competencies

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND qualification with at least 3 years work experience.


• Strong program formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills


• Strong knowledge of Results Based Programming and Management


• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports in order to inform management and strategic decision-making


• Strong Knowledge of gender and development / women’s empowerment


• Innovative partnerships development and resource mobilization skills


• Strong organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail


• Organizational learning and knowledge sharing skills


• Good conflict resolution skills


• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies


• Ability to establish and maintain contacts with operational-level officials of the host government required.


• Is adept at cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity; enjoys working in a multi-cultural environment; engages with empathy with vulnerable persons of diverse backgrounds and experiences.