Senior Programme Officer at Neem Foundation

Job Purpose Summary:

The Senior Programme Officer is responsible for programme administration and implementation. The programme officer plans and executes activities to achieve the programme objectives, including the supervision of programme staff.  The programme officer takes the necessary actions to keep the project on target on a daily basis and periodically report on progress of programme. The Senior Programme Officer is responsible for providing technical and programmatic support to Programme Officers and will work closely with the Programme Manager. S/he will be responsible for risk management of designated work areas as well as the procurement and management of internal and external resources in the programme. Additional responsibilities include; providing support for developing technical and financial reports and managing project-level finances, expenditure and project budgets.

Education/Qualification

• The suitable candidate will hold a post-graduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Law or related field
• 3+ years experience working in an NGO
• Project Management Experience
• Experience of working in post-conflict or transition environment would be highly beneficial

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent IT and administrative skills;
• Adaptability to new demands and changing circumstances;
• Sound analytical
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Ability to translate strategic aims into practical plans;
• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines as well as demonstrable experience of project management and multi-tasking