JOB TITLE: Programme Officer (Strategic Projects)

REPORTING TO: Deputy Country Director

ASSOCIATES:    Programme Officers, Project Officers and Accountant

 OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

• Ensure maximumparticipation of SEND in promoting pro-poor people socio-economic policies and practices
• To ensure maximum and regular participation of SEND in relevant advocacy networks
• To ensure effective fertilization of field-based interventions of SEND with its advocacy activities  
• To develop programme interventions that address systemic inequalities

DUTIES, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the Grassroots Economic Literacy and Advocacy Programme (GELAP)
• Responsible for SEND strategic project
• Coordinate Action Research work of SEND
• Capacity building of stakeholders
• Contribute to research publication and newsletters  
• Training of community partners on Advocacy and Human Rights
• Monitor and report on the impact of SEND’s Advocacy Activities
• Prepare work plan and narrative reports on all advocacy activities
• Provide management and monitoring support to project officers and field officers
• Represent the GELAP team at Programme Management Team (PMT)

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Social studies, Development studies, Governance, Public policy or any other social sciences.   
• Minimum of three years’ work experience, with a focus on budget research and project coordination, preferably in the field of governance.
• Experience in public health policy
• Sound knowledge of tools, research methods and policy issues in social accountability, budget research, and good governance promotion.
• Strong research and writing skills
• Must be a self-starter who requires minimum or no prompting
• Media relationship skills
• Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in training/capacity-building and technical backstopping
• Track record in fundraising an advantage
• Working knowledge of MS Office, online communications and related applications, including Excel.
• Experience in leading a team
• Must be willing to live and work in remote areas

Interested applicants should submit CV and cover letter to the HR Manager, A 28 Regimanuel Estates, Nungua Barrier, Sakumono, Accra. Email: career@sendwestafrica.org  

SEND is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply

Deadline: 4th March 2021