Programme Officer - (NTD-DFID UNITED Programme) at Sightsavers

Job Type: 12 months fixed term contract

Job Description

• The successful candidate will be a member of the DFID supported Zamfara State NTDs programme management team and will report to the State NTD, Lead Person
• The Officer will provide general coordination to the programme management team and serve as the programme implementation manager in Zamfara State.

Role Responsibilities
Programme Management:

• Support the Zamfara State NTD Lead Person to provide effective management, coordination, and technical advice to the programme
• Coordinate contract implementation in the state and ensure adherence to work plans and budgets for the achievement of planned project outputs
• Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual reports
• Coordinate capacity building initiatives
• Support the state and LGAs programme teams

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support the Zamfara State NTD Lead Person in monitoring programme implementation in the state
• Responsible for guiding the overall Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) strategy, managing the interventions and use of M&E methodology to meet proposed goals.

Representation and Networking:

• Represent the programme office on monitoring and evaluation issues and ensuring all NTDs data is updated and shared with relevant agencies

Research:

• Assist the state programme team to identify opportunities for operational research.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess a First Degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health and other related disciplines from a reputable institution. A Master's Degree would be an advantage
• Technical knowledge of one or more of the five leading NTDs, and experience in monitoring and evaluation would be an added advantage with a minimum of 5-6 years working experience, ideally in an INGO setting.

Salary

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