Program Officer (Volunteer) at Reconnect HDI

Job Description
The Program Officer reports to and works in close coordination with the Program Coordinator. The daily responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the Program Lead in the design and implementation of programs
• Improve and develop communications and awareness materials that promote the goals and objectives of the organization such as brochures, newsletters, website, magazines, proposals etc.
• Manage and promote user engagement activities on organization’s social media pages
• Develop creative ways to strengthen advocacy, sensitization and awareness initiatives related to mental health and substance abuse
• Facilitate mental health primary prevention interventions such as counseling
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time and which are relevant to the post.

Person Specification
Essential requirements:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Sociology or other related fields
• Good writing, analytical, research and problemâ€solving skills
• Strong communications (written, oral and presentation) skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Previous experience of working within a non-profit setting will be beneficial.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint