Programme Officer at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

Objective:

Reporting to the Programme Manager, the job holder is responsible for the implementation of eye health projects, including partnership, budget process, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. The job holder proactively contributes to team and programme-wide activities as required.

Main tasks

Project Planning

· Prepare Terms of Reference, quarterly plans, coordinate project related field visits in liaison with the partner and programme staff.

· Support partners in the budget application process – logical frame work, cost plan, and development of project ideas.

· Ensure that the partner(s)’ are properly oriented on project reporting procedures .

Project Implementation

· Develop scheduled communication (verbal and written) with partners regarding the status of implementation of project activities and act accordingly to help and facilitate the resolution of all problems as they may occur. All communications that are important should be documented in writing for reference.

· Conduct monitoring visits as per agreed upon schedule with line manager

· Provide constructive and quality feedback to partners if and when necessary.

· Liaise with the programme/grants team in validating request of funds, financial & narrative reports, follow up on advisory notes, project contracts, and any other document that may be required.

Documentation

· Record all results and analysis of project monitoring results/data, to include case studies, photographs with duly signed consent forms, lessons learned and best practices both within CBM and at the partner organizations.

· Regularly check and review project documentation by partners.

· Ensure all approved reports and relevant documents are appropriately filed e.g. on CBM Server and Share point

· Keep track of individual project performance and provide regular reporting and feedback as required.

Quality Management

· Ensure that processes and procedures meet the project requirements for proper quality management and implementation of activities of the projects

· Ensure that principles and practice of disability inclusive development are embedded in implementation of projects.

· Develop the capacity of Partners through training and regular communication in various programme themes to promote CBMs programme approach and standards in child safeguarding, gender, disability and development, M&E, Inclusive Project Cycle Management e.t.c.

· Carry out the responsibility to safeguard children and adults at risk (as guided by CBM’s respective policies) in programmes and enforce this with partners

· Receiving and Reporting Child Safeguarding Concerns and Complaints.

· Comply with all safety and health procedures and requirements at CBM and, at all times ensure your own safety and health and that of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at CBM.

vi. qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social/Health Sciences or Higher Diploma with at least 4 years relevant work experience implementing health programmers, particularly with NGO setting.
• Working knowledge of project management cycle.
• Grants management and sound understanding of donor requirements.

• Experience implementing eye health programs with be an added advantage.

• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation and the application of this information to programme quality improvements.

• Good people management and inter-personal skills

• Strategic thinker.

• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, prioritize work and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.