Program Officer

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction in the development of the project work plan, technical strategies, and program monitoring, in close collaboration with other partners
• Provide technical support (including training, and mentorship) to the implementing teams in the delivery of quality services
• Coordinate the implementation of project activities with other partners to ensure synergy between different technical areas and achieve maximum integration and efficiency
• Represent the project in technical working groups and committees, stakeholder and partner meetings and disseminate relevant evidence
• Spearhead innovative and cost-effective strategies of ensuring conversion of knowledge derived from continuous program implementation and learning into action for quality improvement
• Provide support in the design, planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities
• Participate in the development the project work plans and support preparation and monitoring of activity budgets
• Compile periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) project reports and provide relevant programmatic information for internal and external reporting purposes
• Maintain records and monitor the implementation of project activities, providing continuous feedback to the project team, seeking assistance in problem solving as necessary
• Organize and coordinate logistics for project activities and meetings. This includes scheduling the activities, compile and organize relevant background materials, documenting and disseminating minutes/reports and follow-up on the action plans.

Requirements:

• At least Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or relevant development discipline within International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, Donors, Specific assets if worked in humanitarian context in conflict and post-conflict areas.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, within a governmental, multilateral, civil society organization, or donor in a multi-cultural setting.
• Fluency in English and Arabic language.
• Familiar with the regional conflict, regional, INGOs, Nontraditional donors, and stakeholders.
• The ability to travel in the region.
• Professional experience in Project Cycle Management (PCM).
• Technical Requirements
• Microsoft office 365
• Project Management
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Problem solution skills