Project Officer

Job Title:           Project Officer

Job Location:   Mogadishu

Reports to:       Program Manager

JOB PURPOSE: Briefly describe the overall purpose or function of the job

The Project Officer (PO) will be responsible for project implementation in the country. The PO will report to Program Manager (PM). He/she will facilitate partner’s project team in managing the essential aspects of the project cycle for assigned projects including planning, implementation and monitoring of the project. Furthermore, He/she will assist the PM regarding regular updates and progress of the project, correspondence with partners on project and strategic interventions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: In a series of brief statements describe the principal

accountabilities of the job, i.e. specify activities and end results.

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Project Management:

·         Support partners to manage all aspects of the project cycle including planning, implementation and monitoring.

·         Ensure all project documentation and reports produced on time.

·         Coordinate with partner for timely submission of quarterly reports and KPI’s.

·         Work with the project team of ‘Eliminating Trachoma’ to review the progress reports, analyze KPIs and timely feedback to the partners.

·         Develop and implement Project’s work plans on annual/six monthly/quarterly basis.

·         Carryout regular field visits to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.

·         Prepare briefing papers/project updates for periodic review meetings.

·         Compile project beneficiary case studies when required.

·         Support PM in new project proposal writings, when required.

·         Any other task assigned by the PM.

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Partnership development

·         Maintain and strengthen partnership with implementing partners.

·         Support the PM for networking with key stakeholders working in the project districts.

·         Support the PM in building project staff capacity in program management.

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Financial & Resource Management:

·         Work closely with the Finance & Support Services department to help prepare monitoring expenditure.

JOB HOLDER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: In a series of brief statements identify the essential

knowledge, skills and behaviors required.

Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

·         University Degree in relevant field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health).

·         Minimum of 2 years working experience, well acknowledged NGO, having experience of working with government partners and project fund/grant management.

·         Experience on all aspects of project management.

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

·         Report writing.

·         Problem solving.

·         Analytical.

·         Social mobilization.

·         Knowledge of database management and good command over MS Office.

·         Good understanding to work with project budgets, forecasts and reports.

·         Good communication skills (both oral and written).

·         Proficient in both verbal and written English.

Key Behaviors:

·         Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.

·         Social and receptive (active listener).

·         High degree of integrity.

·         Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.

·         Pro-active and ready to take initiative.

·         Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.

·         High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

·         Willingness to undertake extensive field trip within country.

Employment Type: Fixed Term (6 Months)

Interested and qualified candidates can submit 1page motivation/cover letter and Current CV and updated CV with three references (2-4 pages) to HACDA through Email: [email protected] before Sept 26th, 2022 COB.

FEMAL APPLICATION ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED