Programme Officer at Centre for Rural Affairs and Community Development (CERACODE)

CORE  DUTIES:

• Participate  in  assigned  research  activities  and/or  programs  by  engaging  in  the development  of  programs  within  assigned  area  or  entity;  implementing,  administering, and  evaluating  programs;  and/or  analyzing  data,  creating  reports,  reviewing  trends,  and making  program  improvement recommendations. 
• Assist  in  coordinating  field  work  and  conducting  research  on  the  Internet.
•   Write  and edit  content  for  proposals,  research grants  and  other  program  activities. 
• Perform  outreach  activities,  including  program  communications,  events,  conferences, partnerships.
• Assist  in  monitoring  expenses,  budgets,  and  finances  of the  program.   Other duties  as assigned.

Qualifications:  Education  &  Experience: Preferably  a  Master’s  degree  in  any  related  discipline  and  three  years  of  relevant  experience. Candidates  with  a  combination  of  relevant  degrees,  training,  and  relevant  experience  may  also apply.   Research  and  Program  administration  experience  may  be  an  added  advantage. 

Knowledge,  Skills  and  Abilities:

• Demonstrate oral, written,  and  analytical skills 
• Ability  twork  with  limited  supervision Strong Reporting  Skills
• Creativity  and  responsiveness
• Above entry  user  level  of  Microsoft  Word,  Excel  and  PowerPoint  Applications  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May  work  extended hours,  including  weekends.  Able and  willing  ttravel at  short  notice. 

Location:  The  job  position  is based in  Iba, State  of  Osun   Compensation:  Negotiable  and  based  on  Experience  and  Competencies.