Programs Officer at Legend Golden Care Foundation

Position Summary:

We are  seeking to hire a highly motivated and skilled Programs Officer- Social and Human Capacity Development to join our dynamic team. We work between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm WAT. Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Programs Officer- Social and Human Capacity Development will lead the planning, execution, and assessment of programs aimed at enhancing social and human capacity within communities.  The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and community members to implement programs that will holistically uplift individuals and communities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law or a related field required

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in program coordination and management, preferably in an NGO.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based 

Programs.

• Strong understanding of social and human capacity development issues, including education, economic empowerment, livelihood and community engagement.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Skills

• Excellent communications, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Good research skills
• Project management and coordination skills
• Good presentation skills
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office suites
• Ability  to multi-task and to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner 

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate social and human capacity development programs in alignment with the organization's objectives
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify the specific challenges and opportunities within target communities.
• Liaise with stakeholders including local communities, government agencies,and other NGO’s to facilitate program delivery and impact.
• Identify sources of funding, prepare proposals and submit funding applications
• Prepare regular reports for internal and external stakeholders, summarizing program progress, challenges, and outcomes.
• Stay informed about relevant policies and regulations, provide analysis and recommendations for program adaptation.
• Recognize potential areas for the development and expansion of programs