Program Officer at Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO)

Job Summary

The Program Officer will report to the program manager, provide technical leadership and support in all thematic focal areas of LESGO; assist in the designing, planning and implementation and coordination of program activities, capacity development, and M&E activities in the targeted project locations. S/he will be involved in grant/proposal writing, systems development and partnerships. S/he will assist in the development of work plans and other programme /organizational documentation, support the team and management to ensure adherence to proposed budgets as well as to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of organizational strategy documents, grant proposal, Logical framework/project Implementation Plan, reports.
• Assist in developing and monitoring annual work plans, program initiatives and budget development including coordination and operationalization of LESGO result framework.
• Support effective project management, coordination and provide support to partners on the project implementation procedure, data management and effective financial management.
• Provide support as needed, the preparation and timely submission of detailed reports on program activities on basis in compliance with requirements.
• Support the development of annual, quarterly donor and government report writing including management and updates.
• Participate in project monitoring and supportive supervision to partners, project sites and communities.
• Provide support to government and key stakeholders to ensure community buy in and sustainability of the LESGO activities.
• Support, as needed, the mobilization of partners’ support for activities.
• Support the collection of data to inform and support Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research related activities
• Represent LESGO at various meetings, technical working groups and relevant forums.
• Support in the production, management of program content for program website and activities as required.
• Provide support to all programme activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related field
• Minimum of 3 -5 years professional work experience in NGO will be preferred and an added advantage
• Demonstrated project management experience including  proposal development budget development, event planning, coordinating multiple partners and stakeholders
• Demonstrated strength and experience in writing technical reports and documents
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; fluency in English language is essential
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to solve problems and resourcefulness
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
• A dynamic personality with an eye for details and innovative
• Strong computer skill in MS Office Suite is required
• Fluency in local language will be an added advantage
• Understand cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability