Program Officer at Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI)

Background

• The project Promoting Access to Integrated GBV Services to Conflict Affected Communities in Borno State is a 8-month project (November 2022 – June 2023) funded by the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) and implemented by the Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) in Bama LGA of Borno state.
• The project targets vulnerable populations in IDP camps and host communities in Bama with the aim of reducing suffering and vulnerability to GBV, SGBV & SEA for women and girls of reproductive age.
• The project will also support the co-ordination of the GBV sub-sector through co-ordination of the dignity kits technical working group (which REBHI leads) by assessing reviewing and implementing the needs of beneficiaries into the standardized dignity kits contents.

Job Description

• Support in the implementation and management of the project
• Developing work-plans, budgets and overseeing implementation of activities
• Developing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports, project presentations, and program updates
• Finalize reports on activities, outputs and outcomes; as well as donor reports;
• Development and submission of donor financial and narrative reports;
• Ensure adherence to work-plan and budgets in planning and implementation of programs/ project;
• Maintain synergies within and with other program/ project teams and M&E teams
• Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators.
• Provide advisory and program management inputs to the program manager
• Draft organizational strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to the project;
• Support in development of program/ project proposals and initiatives;
• Participate in meetings and dialogues on issues related to the project on behalf of REBHI, as necessary;
• Identify areas for support and interventions within the project
• Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project partners within the GBV sub-sector
• Identify capacity building needs of stakeholders and partners
• Build and manage relationships with partners to support implementation of the project; and to respond to any potential problems
• Provide partners with technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives.
• Support the monitoring of implementation of activities and finances using the results based management tools;
• Undertake field missions and write reports on monitoring missions;
• Support management of overall project budget;
• Supervise programs assistants and volunteers;
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements / Competencies

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND qualification with at least 3 years work experience.
• Strong program formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Strong knowledge of Results Based Programming and Management
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports in order to inform management and strategic decision-making
• Strong Knowledge of gender and development / women’s empowerment
• Innovative partnerships development and resource mobilization skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail
• Organizational learning and knowledge sharing skills
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies
• Ability to establish and maintain contacts with operational-level officials of the host government required.
• Is adept at cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity; enjoys working in a multi-cultural environment; engages with empathy with vulnerable persons of diverse backgrounds and experiences.