Reports to: Programmes Coordinator
Purpose of function
The Project Officer will work with the Programmes Coordinator and other team members to achieve project success. Specifically, they will work to ensure that project activities are successfully implemented in accordance with ICS SP programming guidelines, ICS SP rules and regulations, project proposals and donor compliance requirements.
Roles and responsibilities
Project implementation
Work with the team to develop short and long-term plans for the assigned project
Implement project activities as per approved plans
Ensure successful generation of planned outputs and attainment of key project objectives
Liaise with field officers by providing necessary technical support in implementation of project activities
Project monitoring and reporting
Prepare periodic reports, financial reports and records on project activities on a timely basis ,
Monitor progress, ensures adherence and evaluates first line performance of the project
Receive monthly reports from Field officers and community facilitators, review and refine before sharing with Programme officer
Highlight areas of concern vis-à-vis the project performance indicators agreed upon
Collate lessons learnt, success factors and facilitates dissemination as necessary, including providing content to the communication unit for the development of materials
Periodically monitor and update beneficiary database of the projects and update in before finally sharing with Programme officer well as other interested departments
Update project documentation on a timely basis
Networking and resource mobilization
Maintain effective interface with government authorities and partners as well as broader network of stakeholders at implementation level **
Contribute to the development of proposals, project concepts and communication materials for visibility and fundraising
Represent the organization in meetings and networks at project level and as assigned
Human Resource Management
Supervise field staff and community volunteers by articulating performance and behavioural expectations, displaying model behaviour, maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and relationships
Organize meetings on regular basis with designated field staff and community facilitators to foster positive relationships
Support field staff and community facilitators in formulating performance objectives and indicators and conducts performance reviews
Support development of field staff and facilitators by initiating mentorship and coaching processes
Coordinate recruitment of community volunteers
Proactively identifies and resolves field staff and community facilitator conflicts and concerns
Financial Management
Scrutinize funds requests by field staff and community facilitators and approves or recommends them as appropriate
Ensure proper accountability of fund requests by self and other field staff
Requirements
At least 3 years proven project implementation experience
Extensive understanding of child, family, community engagement approaches development and programming trends globally and in Africa
Strong project administration experience
Sound understanding of community engagement and facilitation approaches
Implementation knowledge of child development and child wellbeing programmes
Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills
Basic degree in social sciences /development studies/ community development or related disciplines
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If you are a professional with a passion to make a difference in children and young people’s lives, send your application letter and resume to icsro@icsafrica.orgDeadline for submitting applications is 31st July 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please indicate the position you are applying for as the subject of your emailICS SP is an Equal opportunity employer and our processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguard and protect children and adults from abuse.
Apply via :
icsro@icsafrica.org
