Project Officer – Secretariat of the Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD)

Position:                                Project Officer

Duty Station:                        Secretariat of the Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD)

Nature of Assignment:       Full time

1.0 POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Project Officer  plans and implements  partner level work, reporting, and programme Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning of the  project. independently manage some of the necessary elements to ensure projects are completed on time.

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supporting the coordination and management of projects
2. Communicating with stakeholders regarding project needs and goals.
3. Contributing to the planning and development of projects
4. Manage aspects of project cycle including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
5. Ensure project narrative reports are prepared and submitted on time using donor reporting requirements.
6. Track/monitor day-to-day progress against project milestones and activities, against scheduled work plans and overall project objectives.
7. Work with affiliates to identify needs for technical support and capacity building and help facilitate the provision of these needs
8. Promote shared learning and collaboration between affiliates  and partners by facilitating partner networks and meetings to keep updated on trends new strategies.
9. Lead planning processes and the team in all matters relating to the Programme design and delivery.
10. Identify opportunities for expansion and value addition to the programme/ projects and advise the Programmes Director accordingly.
11. Support resource mobilization department on:
12. project proposal development and submission to potential donors,
13. Facilitating fundraising requests to potential sponsors,
14. Establishing rapport with potential donors,

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• University Degree in relevant field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, project management
• Minimum of 5 years working experience, ideally in NGO or having experience of working with government partners and project fund/grant management.

Both men and women are encouraged to apply, persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

4.0 COMPETENCES

• A strong awareness of disability advocacy issues in the field of development.
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web-based research.
• Excellent networking and partnership building skills with experience in networking with local and international partners, and other organizations.
• Extensive knowledge in Programme planning, design development and management.
• Dynamic, self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Team builder and player.
• The ideal candidate should possess a very good command of written and spoken English.