Programme Management Officer at Alan & Grant

Industry: NGO/Social Services

Job Summary

• The job holder will be responsible for delivering projects with authority and responsibility from the project board to run and oversee projects on a day-to-day basis.

The Programme Officer Will

• Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the organization.
• Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes.
• Responsible for submitting activity reports, meeting minutes and financial reports on regular basis to the management.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of annual activity-based project budget as well as monthly and quarterly financial reports and sending of new funding requests.
• Lead and motivate the project team and monitor project activities and project expenditure and coordinate work with consultants and staff in the project
• Ensures close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results as specified in grant agreements.
• Employs resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring. Trouble shoots project problems. Identifies and implements creative solutions.

Education & Experience

• Prior experience (1-2 years) in Nonprofit management is an added advantage
• Background in Social Science, International Development, Engineering or related studies

Requirements
Who We’re Looking For:

• Interested in a career in the Technical and Vocational development space
• A flexible Individual
• Focus on adding value and getting results
• One who Pays attention to details
• One who can prioritize tasks efficiently
• Good organization and management skills
• Proactive and thoughtful about solving problems and figuring things out
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to administrate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and delegating as needed
• Interest in working a fast-paced, startup environment
• Possess a desire to impact youth development
• Willingness to travel to various project sites
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Knowledge and Skills proficiency level (1-Beginner; 2-Intermediate; 3-Advance):

• Ability to create content on projects for social media posting (2)
• Ability to develop a fundraiser (2)
• Ability to work with little or no supervision. (3)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – Must be able to listen and write with no grammatical errors (3)
•  Development of concept papers and proposal writing (2)
• A good understanding of funding and how to leverage opportunities. (2)