Program Officer
The individual will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to third-party entities. The position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting data on the performance of program activities that are funded by third-party public and private sources. Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications, this includes researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities.
Donor Management
• Developing a fundraising strategy for the organization
• Conducting mapping of institutional donors and foundations (EU, UN, USAID, AusAid etc), highlighting common priorities
• Undertaking capacity building in the team
• Ensuring the Program Management Cycle is implemented in program activities
• Investigating and spearheading new avenues for individual support and/or donations
• Generating proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations
• Developing a donor management tool where reports and history of donors can be easily tracked
• Writing reports according to established schedule and donor requirements
• Facilitate grant ‘kick off’ meetings
• Conducting mapping of institutional donors and foundations (EU, UN, USAID, AusAid etc), highlighting common priorities
• Undertaking capacity building in the team
• Ensuring the Program Management Cycle is implemented in program activities
• Investigating and spearheading new avenues for individual support and/or donations
• Generating proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations
• Developing a donor management tool where reports and history of donors can be easily tracked
• Writing reports according to established schedule and donor requirements
• Facilitate grant ‘kick off’ meetings
Communications
• Developing communication material (newsletters, annual reports, etc.) for distribution to donors and other stakeholders
• Creating and editing website content
• Developing the annual strategy with the Country Director and staff
• Representing the NGO with external partners
• Creating and maintaining monitoring and evaluation plans for projects and programs
• Creating and editing website content
• Developing the annual strategy with the Country Director and staff
• Representing the NGO with external partners
• Creating and maintaining monitoring and evaluation plans for projects and programs
Competencies required:
• Analytical – synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complete tasks, designs work flows and procedures
• Design – Generates creative solutions, translates concepts and information into images, demonstrates attention to detail
• Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations
• Technical Skills – Assess own strengths and weaknesses, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others
• Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views
• Design – Generates creative solutions, translates concepts and information into images, demonstrates attention to detail
• Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations
• Technical Skills – Assess own strengths and weaknesses, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others
• Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views
Qualifications
• Masters degree in related discipline with a desire to work in the humanitarian sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up progress
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Independent
• Sound judgment
• Able to produce quality work under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in research, as well as interpreting and analyzing data
• Able to work collaboratively to achieve state goals
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up progress
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Independent
• Sound judgment
• Able to produce quality work under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in research, as well as interpreting and analyzing data
• Able to work collaboratively to achieve state goals
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
How to apply:
To apply for this position submit your cover letter and C.V. to hrm@workforcehumanity.com
Note. this position offers a stipend for living expenses in country but not flight.
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