Programs Officer at Connected Development [CODE]

Role Summary

• The Programs Officer will support the effective delivery of CODE’s programs by providing programmatic, administrative, research, and financial support across multiple projects. The role requires strong coordination skills, analytical thinking, reporting ability, and a deep interest in governance, development, and accountability work.

Key Responsibilities

The Programs Officer will:

• Research contextual and operational factors that may impact the success of CODE’s projects
• Work closely with the programs and research teams to document project requirements and provide informed input
• Monitor project objectives, activities, and milestones, and prepare regular progress reports
• Develop work plans and action plans, and track progress toward project goals
• Support the development of promotional and program-related materials
• Manage project documentation, relational databases, and reporting systems
• Monitor project expenditures and assist in budget tracking and financial reporting
• Support fundraising efforts by identifying funding opportunities and contributing to proposal development
• Prepare operational, narrative, and statistical reports to support decision-making
• Support or lead the planning and coordination of program-related meetings, trainings, conferences, and convenings
• Represent CODE at meetings, trainings, and conferences when required
• Draft reports, briefs, speeches, grants, and other written materials related to CODE projects
• Provide programmatic, administrative, and financial support to additional CODE projects as assigned
• Perform other related duties necessary to support CODE’s mission.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• At least 2–4 years experience supporting development or civic programs
• Strong research, monitoring, and reporting skills
• Experience with budgeting, expenditure tracking, and donor reporting is an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to CODE’s mission of transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement.