Programme Officer – Humanitarian at Women and Children in Support of Community Development Initiative (WOCCI)


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Women and Children in Support of Community Development Initiatives (WOCCI Nigeria) is a registered non-Governmental organization that targets women and children and empowers them to be agents of positive change in their communities.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience: 3 – 5 years
  • Location: Plateau
  • Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit, Project Management 

Job Purpose

The post holder would in collaboration with the Programme Coordinator provide technical inputs in the planning, implementation and reporting of WOCCI initiatives and activities. S/He will work with partners, communities, staff and volunteers in ensuring effective implementation and coordination of activities, as well as meeting specific donor and project’s programmatic objectives.

Specific Responsibilities:

Programme

  • Take charge of the design and implementation of WOCCI interventions at all levels
  • Proactively update Management with relevant information on an ongoing basis for programmatic decision making
  • On a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, analyze programme reports and provide executive summary briefs to the Management
  • Provide technical support to assistants and Volunteers in ensuring quality in programme delivery that will strengthen sustainability of interventions
  • Design and support the implementation of capacity building initiatives for staff, volunteers and communities
  • Remain informed on current research and other developments relevant to WOCCI core areas of focus, especially post holder’s theme of expertise
  • Closely liaise with other development and CSO partners as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Programme Coordinator

Policy, Advocacy and Research

  • Initiate and Coordinate all WOCCI advocacy activities directed at improving the conditions of people we work with
  • Develop and maintain technical assistance and capacity development plan for  communities, staff and volunteers to influence policies
  • Provide technical support in evaluation research (including sampling strategies, analysis and presentation of data) embarked by WOCCI or its partners

Documentation

  • Collate and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports accordingly
  • Document and follow up on outcome of project implementation
  • Contribute to WOCCI newsletters
  • Document and share learning from the project at national and international fora
  • Prepare power-point presentations on either key changes, significant progress, success stories, organizational profile, or any related topic for WOCCI usage
  • Provide inputs into the writing and review of periodic reports and other documents especially for accountability purpose

Reporting and Accountability

  • Submit timely narrative reports to partners and donors showing progress towards the achievement of mutually agreed objectives
  • Submit situational and any other non-routine reports when necessary
  • Participate in programme meetings of WOCCI sharing experiences from the field, bringing up issues of general programme nature for collective decision making.
  • Facilitate the sharing of information among partners and with other stakeholders
  • Identify and prepare success stories of change or case studies on lessons learnt for sharing
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for collaboration, partnerships and other forms of engagement by WOCCI

Financial Management

  • Participate in and contribute to the development of WOCCI annual plans and budgets
  • Take leading roles in fund raising activities for WOCCI including but not limited to developing concept notes, sourcing and writing grants winning proposals etc

Representation

  • Represent WOCCI at functions and programmes – including attending meetings on behalf of WOCCI Management
  • Make presentations at professional meetings and conferences on matters related to WOCCI programmatic priorities

Others

  • Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the Director Programme Quality
  •  Internal Relationships: All WOCCI staff and Volunteers    
  • External Relationships: Partners, Donors, CSOs and relevant government agencies.

Persons Specifications

  •  Education/Qualifications A degree in health sciences, social sciences or arts/humanities Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • Experience At least five years post NYSC experience
  • Four years’ experience in a similar position in the development sector preferably in programming
  • Excellent knowledge in the use of basic Micro-Soft Office packages in general Experience in community-based work and engagements with NGOs and CBOs
  • Skill Abilities Strong communication and writing skills.
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
  • Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards.
  • Excellent skills to motivate and inspire a functional team will be essential.
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Excellent planning and prioritization skills
  • Highly dynamic but focused.
  • Excellent Skills in Programme Information Management
  • Personal Qualities A person of integrity, creative and takes initiative, able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
  • Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
  • A self-motivated person able to work without close supervision
  • Able to effectively promote the WOCCI’s mission values, and objectives.
  • Proven Leadership Qualities

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: wocci96@gmail.com using the position as subject of email.