Project Officer at Search For Common Ground’s International

Position Summary

• The Project Officer is responsible for supporting the Project Manager in the implementation and monitoring of project activities in Adamawa and Benue State. S/he will ensure that expected outputs are geared towards supporting the delivery of outcomes for the project as a whole.
• The position will closely support the Project Manager in implementing project activities and the production of expected reports for the project.
• The Project officer will be responsible for assisting the project manager in project related activities, ensuring smooth operations of the project and consistency of project implementation with Search’s and donor regulations. He/she shall ensure that the project’s plans are in place and kept updated as per the project’s overall objective. 
• This position will be based in our Benue office with frequent travels to Implementation LGAs across Benue state. She/he will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager.

Duration

• Six (6) months duration with possibility of extension contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and arrange all logistics for various meetings, and workshops, including invitations, venue, participants travel and accommodation;
• In collaboration with the project manager, facilitate the creation and implementation of a detailed annual work-plan, which identifies sequences of activities needed to successfully implement the project and ensure project objectives are met;
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, facilitate the development and roll-out of detailed implementation plans in communities and LGAs;
• Review the project schedule with the Project Manager and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise and regularly review the schedule as required;
• Document project activities and ensure that all project data is appropriately secured;
• Monitor the progress of the project implementation and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully implemented;
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project.
• Program Monitoring & Evaluation
• In collaboration with M&E officer, assist with the implementation and development of Monitoring and Evaluation tools;
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Produce activity and monthly reports

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Peacebuilding, Social Science, Arts, Development Studies or related field.

Required Experience

• At least 3 years experience of project implementation, including engagement with several actors – governments, community, and religious leaders, civil society, governments, security organizations and specialist networks, etc.

Other Relevant Requirements

• Knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of conflict prevention; peace; conflict transformation; governance; and development and humanitarian issues;
• Good knowledge of the country context and ability to network with both civil society and public sector
• Ability to review and analyze and interpret financial reports, budget versus actuals, financial projections and procurement documentation;
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships;
• Analytical capacity, including the ability to analyze and articulate peace, human security and conflict issues;
• Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level national officials to community leaders;
• Experience in setting performance objectives of teams and leading a team.
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in farmer-herder issues, policies, laws etc.,s and peace-building fields;
• Good knowledge of North Central, including the political, economic and social dimensions;
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other software
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
• Willingness and desire to learn while demonstrating self-initiative
• Ability to adapt to new cultures and work in diverse environments