Programme Officer at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

The position
Under the general supervision of the Programme Development and Quality Manager (PDQM), the position contributes to: programme/project data compilation, verification, and analysis; project design and planning; implementation progress tracking; and monitoring and evaluation of DRC Nigeria’s programme. With the support and guidance of the PDQM, the Programme Officer will perform tasks indicated below; thereby contributing to the improvement and performance of the programme and achievement of results.

Key Tasks/Deliverables

• Attends relevant programme meetings, prepares notes, and undertakes follow-up action and coordination related to programme implementation and monitoring.
• Assists in development of documents, presentations, and other appropriate means of communication regarding the DRC Nigeria programme and projects.
• Maintains the DRC Nigeria programme management system and reporting database.
• Supports the development and implementation of capacity building plans for the programme department, including identifying
• appropriate capacity building activities for DRC Nigeria programme staff.
• Alongside the PDQM, ensures close oversight of field activities and implementation, through periodic field visits and reports.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the line manager
• Collects, reviews, verifies, and analyses data for situation analysis, advocacy, and project planning and management.
• Analyses programme implementation reports and monitors progress against established indicators and implementation work plans.
• Acts as the focal point for work plan related to programme activities, including organizing regular programme planning meetings.
• Assists in the review and preparation of project reports.
• Undertakes follow-up action on advocacy and programme implementation activities, contributes to team building, and prepares relevant reports.

Required Experience/Capacity

• At least BA degree, preferably in social sciences or related technical fields.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in programme design, communication, administration, monitoring and evaluation or related field.
• Fluency in spoken English and good command of written English is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is required.
• Attention to detail and a demonstrated capacity to work supportively with others is essential to the position.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications, especially MS-Office applications and utilities (Word and Excel skills essential).
• Demonstrated capacity for sharing knowledge and experience.
• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Conditions

• Availability: July 1, 2017
• Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment; for national staff in Nigeria
• The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.