Job Summary

Department: Program

Reports To: Program Manager

FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY

Program Officer of NEWA will work in providing technical/operational support to a project/program activity implementation. He/she will work under the supervision of Program Manager in all the activities related to the project/program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, evaluate and document new and on-going programs and projects.
• Prepare long and short term (annual, quarter, monthly, etc) planning activities (program plan and budget preparation) of the organization.
• Organize, manage and conduct various trainings activities and mentoring activities for local institutions in different parts of the country.
• Liaise and collaborate with partner organizations (donors, CSOs, government agencies and offices at different levels).
• Guide, coordinate, manage and supervision the day-to-day activities of the staff, various programs/projects and departments of the organization.
• Represent the organization at various forums, such as membership and partner meetings, workshops, seminars, etc.
• Prepare briefing notes to the Executive Director regularly on monthly basis, to keep him abreast of program/project progress and performance.
• Prepare quarter and annual program related and financial reports to be submitted to government bodies and donors.
• Ensure that field staff under his responsibility prepare and submit monthly/quarter/annual plans and reports in time.
• Play leading role in the development of the strategic planning and management document.
• Plan, organize, conduct, coordinate, and manage various trainings.
• Facilitate trainings on project management cycle, advocacy, coordination and networking as well as basic trainings.
• Periodically review and update training manuals, methodologies and incorporate comments from trainees collected during training process.
• Develop TOR for professional/consultancy services.
• Follow up commissioned professional/consultancy services, review, and comment and ensure that they are done according to the TOR and the expectation of the organization.
• Play a leading and managerial role in the process of staff employment, supervision and evaluation of project staff.
• Monitor and report on relevant activities and impact
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Supervision: works independently and in collaboration with other officers in project reporting on regular basis to Program Manager
• Decision Making: is responsible for logistics of relevant activities
• Responsibility over Data or Information: relevant data and material maintenance and security
• Responsibility over Assets: all assigned office equipment, their maintenance and security

Job Requirements

Professional/ Qualifications

Required

Minimal

• Bachelors degree in the field of Social Science (Rural Development/Sociology/Anthropology/Development Management/Economics and other relevant disciplines)

Desirable

• Masters Degree in the field of Social Science (Rural Development/Sociology/Anthropology/Development Management/Economics and other relevant disciplines

Relevant Experience

Minimal Proven experience in project design, implementation and follow up

Length of Experience

Minimal At least 4 years

Desirable At least 2 years

Key Skills Minimal Good interpersonal and communication skills, solid Judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork

Personal Attributes

Minimal Pleasing & convincing capabilities 

How to Apply

 Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and cover letter to newarecruitments@gmail.com or in person to the office located Signal Sumeya Mosque area on the road to Magic carpet school for further information please call at +251118217757/58