Program Officer at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Job Summary

• The Program Officers to oversee program development, seek grants and proposals, manage projects and oversee budgets.
• They generally ensure that an organization’s activities and programs align with the goals and mission statements of that foundation or nonprofit.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide conceptual and strategic leadership to issues of interest to the Foundation.
• Conceptualize, write, present and draft proposals on selected program and issues;
• Design and convene seminars, workshops and conferences based on agreed outlook and scope.
• Manage and Organize the company’s training programs
• Identify and maintain ongoing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and represent the Foundation at meetings.
• Contribute to the Foundation’s over all vision and mission to promote, advocate, and reduce poverty, disaster-risk reduction as well as the overall development and strengthening of the organization.
• Strategically think and plan for development of program direction and initiatives.
• Work with other departments to ensure synergy of policy and communication efforts.
• Serve as resource on policy formation for all staffs, partners and donors.
• Strategically think and plan for development of program direction and initiatives as assigned.
• Involve in planning and execution of the projects and initiatives in collaboration with the company Team
• Develop and maintain adequate resource files and database for assigned program area
• Carry out various research project for the company as it is required
• Work with the other staff members to successfully carry out their function
• Develops in–depths knowledge of assigned areas including current issues and key resource people and organization and a clear understanding of how they fit into the foundation interest
• Develop proposals, formulate recommendations for funding and grants opportunities for assigned programs
• Develop full-scale projects plans and associated documents.
• Manage the computer for school (C4s) program and scholarship program.

Person's Specification

• Education: University Degree with Upper Credit in Social Science, and relevant combination of experience and training
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience as Program Officer in an international organization.
• Experience in project planning, formulation, monitoring and assessment in an NGO setting; Firm understanding on current issues in women initiatives, leadership, governance, humanitarian response, policy advocacy etc;

Additional Requirement
Competence:

• Demonstrated multi-tasking qualities
• Sound knowledge of policies, practices and procedures applied in connection with emergency relief, rehabilitation and development issues; of capacity building tools and techniques; of peace building and conflict resolution:
• Good Facilitation, planning and Organization skills
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of results-oriented planning, budgeting and evaluation.
• Ability to present and communicate information clearly both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, showing tact in dealing with staffs at all levels; and ability to adapt and interact effectively in a multicultural team with respect and sensitivity for diversity
• Initiative and ability to work without supervision.
• Good Computer skills required for setting up a computer lab and training participant adequately on basic computer skills

Personality:

• Fluent in written and oral English
• Writing skills must be excellent
• Proficient in the use and training of Microsoft suite, knowledge of computer engineering will be an added advantage