Introduction:

Human Appeal is an incorporated UK charity and a global humanitarian and development organisation. We save lives, alleviate poverty, transform and empower local communities whilst championing humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence and the establishment of self-sustaining development programmes. Our vision is ‘’ to become the global agent of change for a just, caring, and sustainable world’’.

Position Summary:

The District Programme Officer is required to have knowledge of management principles involved in project cycle management, leadership techniques, report writing and coordination with external stakeholders. S/he also needs to have strong knowledge of WASH, Livelihoods & Sponsorship related projects with a sound understanding of cross-cutting themes, i.e. gender mainstreaming, child protection and human rights. S/he will be responsible for the management of projects in accordance with the project documents, donor requirements, ground realities & policy dynamics, lobbying & coordination with stakeholders and donor compliance. S/he will work with relevant Programme Managers s andthe  M&E department for smooth and effective implementation of different projects in the district.

Job Description:

Project Management:

• Project Planning & Implementation as per the approved proposal
• Lead and support the field staff to ensure that the project is being implemented effectively with high impact according to the agreement with the donor and with technical quality standards.
• Responsible for the successful implementation of the project in accordance with the approved LFA, work plan and budget
• Develop a detailed monthly activity plan in collaboration with donors based on the approved work plan
• Induct all key stakeholders in the salient elements of the project
• Set in place a monthly progress review and planning mechanism for the project team
• Maintain a solid, up-to-date understanding of the factors related to the project and orient and share with the management and leadership of the organization
• Prepare and submit narrative reports monthly, quarterly, biannually, and annually on a basis to report on project progress at output and outcomes/results level as per the organisation’s and donor's requirements
• Responsible for monthly progress reports, intermediate reports, and the project final report to the management
• Ensure maintenance of project documentation
• To organize project related events, opening & closing ceremonies with representation of all stakeholders.
• Facilitate project audit and 3^rd party evaluations by providing required information & documentation
• Any other relevant tasks assigned by the management and the leadership

OCWP (Orphan & Child Welfare Programme):

• Support the implementation of the OCWP programme in the district and provide administrative and base support to the team
• Liaise with OCWP manager for targets for OCWP team and provide community mobilization support for running projects in districts.

Seasonal/Special Interventions:

• Manage beneficiary identification and selection of beneficiaries for various special and seasonal interventions (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterisation, etc)
• Manage field implementation of various special and seasonal interventions in liaison with the respective managers

Livelihood Programme:

• Support the implementation of the Livelihoods programme in the district, provide administrative and base support to the team in current projects, and prepare concept notes for more funding and allocation.
• Liaise with the Livelihoods manager to meet targets and support community mobilisation to run district projects.

WASH:

• Support the team in identifying sites and implementing WASH schemes error-free in the area.
• Laise with the operations team and WASH manager to meet targets and support the community to mobilise the projects in the district.

Office Management:

• Identify gaps, under-performance and work with the staff for improvement and course correction
• To oversee field office management, operations, ensuring safe, security & logistics.
• Train, guide & capacitate field team throughout the project implementation and ensure effective team management.
• Facilitate in identification of local potential vendors and service providers and to supervise the services of selected vendors and implementing partners/3^rd parties as per the agreements.
• Provide detailed feedback on the vendors & partner services, document lessons learnt during the project implementation and recommendations for future programme activities.

Job Requirements:

Qualification:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Sciences /Project Management / Public Administration or a related subject

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Livelihoods/Sponsorship related programmes in a development, campaigns or humanitarian organisation.
• 2-3 Years of Program/Project leading experience in the same position.
• Project Management/Team Lead experience.
• Experience working with host governments, UN bodies, INGOs and local NGOs

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to self-manage on a technical level and to take the initiative in routine operations  
• Excellent coordination skills
• Training and mentoring experience with field technical colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural)
• Strong on donor relations in the emergency/humanitarian context
• Adaptability and the ability to re-prioritise according to the changing context
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships.
• Ability to work creatively, effectively and in an innovative manner.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality in relation to work, privacy and data.
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal English as well as the local languages.

PSEA and Safeguarding:

Human Appeal has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of staff as well as beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility. All staff must adhere to the Code of Conduct that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours).

It is mandatory for applicants to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children, and to consent to the disclosure of any such information by their former employers during the recruitment process.

Note: Position is subject to approval of donor funding. As, we are looking for immediate hires, we will be reviewing candidates on a rolling basis.