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Christian Aid is working with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid is seeking a Programme Officer to manage a governance project in Ghana.

About the role

The Programme Officer will coordinate the activities related effective delivery of the GEOP project. The post holder’s roles include partnership building, monitoring, reporting and technical support and ensure the logistical functioning of the project. The role will also be M&E focal point in the project team, with 30% of the role dedicated to results. This role may also support partner capacity and manage partner compliance function and may change according to country programme needs.  This role also includes proposal development and resource mobilisation. The role includes leading communication and visibility activities related to the project in particular and the Christian Aid Programme in general.

About you

Essential

 

• Degree, preferably in statistics, or the social sciences.
• NGO experience and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning.
• Considerable experience in supporting development and programme staff
• Detailed knowledge of office programmes including MS Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel.  Strong IT skills
• Familiarity with programme cycle management approaches and tools – including participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation
• To be well organised and able to learn complex systems and procedures quickly.
• Ability to train others in business, financial and information management systems including developing training materials and delivering training to workgroups
• Experience in developing and working with technical spreadsheets for financial and information management, including use of web/intranet based systems, databases etc
• Ability to work self-directed, to work to deadlines, under pressure and with multiple priorities.
• Budget monitoring and financial analysis
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build cross cultural relationships remotely across geographic boundaries
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion where appropriate
• To be able to manage and organise information systems and establish and maintain filing systems.

Desirable

Experience of working with an international NGO or with an institutional donor and Experience of maintaining records including programme and human resource records

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

You are requested to answer the competency questions below as part of your application process;

 1. Describe your most challenging achievement that you are proud.

2. Describe a situation where you have worked as part of a team to achieve an objective.

3.Describe a situation where you spearheaded and implemented change.

4. What is the biggest change you have had to deal with and how did you adjust to it?

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