Planning and Policy Officer at Center for Policy Research and Development Solutions (CPRDS)

Job Summary: Provide programmatic support in the design of interventions and projects; proposal development, resource mobilisation and project implementation.

Specific Tasks

•     Identify intervention areas and relevant partner organisations/individuals/groups.
•     Conduct research, policy analysis and advocacy on the issues relating to the assignment.
•     Prepare proposals and concept papers.
•     Design strategies for raising funds for programmes and projects.
•     Develop work plans and related budgets.
•     Coordinate project activities and ensure efficient management of project financial resources by planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of project funds and ensuring successful financial project delivery.
•     Organize events, conferences, workshops and seminars.
•     Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist in preparing relevant reports.
•     Carry out other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification and Competencies

•     Masters/Bachelors degree preferably in social and management sciences.
•     Knowledge and experience in initiating and managing development projects.
•     2 -5 years working experience with NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, IDPs, private sector and government outfits.
•     Ability to think strategically, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently as well as being a part of a team.
•     Proven Information Technology skills including word processing, database application (excel), presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
•     Well developed written and oral communication skills.