Program Officer at LOPTERRA

Summary

• The Program Officer will support the planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic programs, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure activities align with the organization’s mission and deliver measurable impact.
• This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with a strong passion for social impact and a solid understanding of program design, implementation, and monitoring within the nonprofit or development sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the expansion of program offerings in alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing programs by identifying areas for enhancement and recommending best practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the program team.
• Collaborate on the creation of risk mitigation plans to proactively address potential challenges and ensure program sustainability.
• Analyze and monitor how various projects interlink, ensuring coherence and efficient resource utilization.
• Liaise with the Communications Team to increase visibility and awareness of programs through effective storytelling and outreach.
• Support the integration of program data and impact stories into communication materials and donor reports.
• Identify internal and external challenges that could impact the achievement of organizational goals.
• Represent the organization in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and collaborative initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other related duties to support the overall success of the organization.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Project Management, International Relations, or a related field.
• A least 3 years of relevant experience in program coordination, implementation, or monitoring within a nonprofit, development, or social impact organisation
• Good understanding of programme management principles, donor requirements, reporting standards, and results-based approaches.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, meet deadlines, and support programme delivery across teams.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and community stakeholders.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a clear passion for social impact and mission-driven work.