As a Program Officer, you will be part of a dedicated team in developing and implementing strategic interventions that promote sustainable livelihoods, economic recovery, and resilience for affected populations, in line with MI’s country development plan. In addition, the Program Officer will provide overall leadership and guidance to the project teams and partners within Turkana County. This will also entail collaboration with the county government’s officers and other non-state actors implementing programs in the areas of implementation especially in the sectors of WASH, FNSL and Health.
Your responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate Malteser International activities with core national and international partners and other stakeholders in collaboration with relevant Government offices
Act as the liaison person for Malteser International including updates on the Country Developments plans and strategic direction and represent the MI projects at local authorities and partners at county level
Monitor and evaluate regular project progress based on goals, objectives, and results with attention to core and wider stakeholders and process management and together with MI local partners, organize and monitor regular project development including field site visits to ensure continued progress
Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly reports of all activities carried out as per the assigned projects and submit them to the country office
Setting up an evidence and forecast based action plan that includes early action protocols for various scenarios, intervention methods, and attributing fueling costs to possible interventions
Participate and play an active role in coordination meetings, workshops, and stakeholder meetings especially in the MI core sectors of One Health, WASH, Health and FNSL
Contribute to the development of local strategies/action plans and ensure linkage to the Malteser Country development plan
Your profile:
Graduate degree in Public Health/Water and Sanitation/Environmental health and any related field, and at least five years hands-on project experience in public health, community health advocacy, management, and coordination of stakeholders and teams
Experience in M&E comprehensive data collection, management, compilation, and analysis
Demonstrate collaborative approach including working with government officials, non-Governmental organization within the county of operation and community stakeholders
Possesses initiative and can work with minimum supervision
Good interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and support others in their work
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, etc
Familiarity with the context and dynamics of implementing ASAL projects including understanding of the socioeconomic and political factors influencing livelihood opportunities in a similar context is an added advantage
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