Program Officer at Care Best Initiative (CBI)

Job Purpose

• The Program Officer (PO) will be responsible for the project implementation of the ‘Gender-based violence’ project in Gusau of Zamfara State. The PO will be a member of the PCO Program Team and report to Program Coordinator (PC).
• This position is central to the designing, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program activities in CBI Zamfara State operations.
• The officer will be responsible for building capacities of key community own resource persons to facilitate and implement protection activities in the community and institutions (schools and reception centers) to improve Gender-based best practices
• The staff is also expected to be responsible for the entire process of management of the project activities and departments. Furthermore, He/she will assist the PC regarding regular updates and the progress of the project and strategic interventions.
• Through the strategic implementation of this project, he/she will directly work to contribute to the execution of CBI’s overall mission and strategic plan goals for 2023

Job Description / Principal Accountabilities
Project Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation

• Work with the CBI partners on how to interpret and use data/findings to guide targeted interventions and decision making
• Work closely with the MEAL officer to conduct routine KAP surveys Timely development of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual performance reports and highlighting success stories arising from the field
• Represent the organization as required in inter-agency and government coordination meetings and liaise with other organizations working in the operational area where appropriate.
• Carry out any other task as requested by the Program Coordinator.

Job Holder Entry Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

• University Degree in a relevant field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health). Masters will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years working experience, ideally in an INGO or well-acknowledged NGO, having experience working with government partners and project fund/grant management.
• Experience on all aspects of project management, possession of a PM Certification will be an added advantage.

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

• Ability to observe and understand cultural and social contexts and reflect the understandings in programming
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
• Strong community engagement and facilitation skills
• Ability to infuse positive energy into the team
• Attention to detail, keen at following procedures and meeting deadlines
• Ability to organize tasks simultaneously and prioritize work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills working with cross-cultural and multi-diverse teams
• Ability to build strong working relationships for partnerships
• Standards of Professional Conduct especially on integrity, service, and accountability

Key Behaviors:

• Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
• Social and receptive (active listener).
• High degree of integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
• Proactive and ready to take initiative.
• Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
• High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to undertake extensive field trips within the PCO working area.

Key Relationships (excluding own line manager and staff)
Internal:

• Program Coordinator/State Coordinator
• Finance and Support Services team
• Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, PDA, MEAL, finance, PPA)

External:

• Partners
• Consultants
• Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs)
• Government agencies
• Community leaders/CBOs.