Program Officer

Responsibility 1: Program Management

• Follow and adhere to the program plan and schedule, and assign tasks to program coordinators if/when needed.
• Monitor the project implementation to ensure the timely execution of the plan within the set calendar and budget.
• Prepare, implement, and follow up on detailed activities.
• Provide concrete reports on all activities to the Program Manager, Grants Manager, and Director.
• Conduct desk research when needed for the development of projects.
• Negotiate with consultants and partners for specific tasks or projects.
• Handle correspondence with partners, consultants, and beneficiaries under the supervision of the Program Manager and Director.
• Assist in the drafting of contracts, MoUs, concept notes and proposals for projects in collaboration with the Program Manager, Grants Manager, and Director.
• Organize, book, and contribute to meetings with partners and donors.

Responsibility 2: Budget Management

• • • • Estimate budgets for the program’s activities for the year ahead according to the organizational annual budget.
      • Manage and monitor the program’s budget.
      • Review monthly financial report.
      • Draft agreements with partners, consultants, and beneficiaries.
      • Process payments to beneficiaries.
      • Follow up with accounting staff on payments.

     Responsibility 3: Digital Management & Communications:

• Keep an organized archive for all reports, production items, communication materials, agreements, payments, meetings notes…etc.
• Follow up with the communications officer on social media campaigns and interactions related to the project’s activities & follow up with graphic designers.