PROGRAM OFFICER – HEALTH

PROGRAM OFFICER – HEALTH 

ABOUT SAHAN EMPOWERMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURES (SAHAN ESF) 

SAHAN ESF is a community-rooted not-for-profit organization that is primarily operating in Somaliland with a vision of expanding to Somalia and the Greater Horn of Africa. SAHAN evolved from a community-based organization and is now registered as a fully-fledged national NGO with a mandate to deliver humanitarian and development programming in Somaliland. SAHAN was established by a group of local development practitioners and academics with a shared vision of transforming vulnerable communities to be empowered, resilient and secure in the face of crises induced or exacerbated by climate change and conflicts. SAHAN has deep connections with the communities and government authorities in Somaliland and leverages those connections to design effective interventions. 

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Program Officer reports to the Executive Director for close guidance and supervision. The Program Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Programme.

KEY FUNCTION, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RELATED DUTIES/TASKS

   1. Support to programme development and planning

·   Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevancy of information.

·   Facilitate the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning through analysis of health needs and areas for intervention and submission of assessments for priority and goal setting.

·   Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials and documentations, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluation of results.

·   Prepare required documentations and materials to facilitate the programme review and approval process.

2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results 

·   Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to collect, analyze and share information on implementation issues; suggest solutions on routine programme implementation and submit reports to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decisions. Keep records of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.

·   Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with governments and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders.

·   Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), and verify compliance with approved allocation and goals, organizational rules, regulations, procedures, as well as donor commitments, standards of accountability, and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.

·   Prepare inputs for sectoral programme donor reporting.

3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation

·   Undertake field visits and surveys, and share information with partners and stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.

·   Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts and other partners

4. Networking and partnership building

·   Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to enhance programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to deliver concrete and sustainable results.

·   Draft communication and information materials for SAHAN ESF’s programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances, and support fund raising for health programmes.

·   Represent SAHAN ESF in key coordination platforms, particularly health-related mechanisms

·   Bachelor Degree in health science (Medicine, Public Health, Nurse/Midwife/Community Health) or related subject

·   Minimum 4 years of Experience with local/international NGOs & Government in implementing and coordinating humanitarian/development program activities including, health, nutrition and WASH

·   Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship building skills.

·   Experience in community mobilization.

·   Basic knowledge of project planning, implementation, and monitoring.

·   Good understanding in local language and culture practices.

·   Excellent working experience with Government Stakeholders

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications to [email protected] and [email protected] with a subject line of Application – Program Officer Health. Application deadline is 10th June 2025