Project Officer Full-Time

The Helen Keller International is hiring a Project Officer.

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time

Report to: Program manager

Job Location: Xai-Xai – Gaza Province

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Project Officer works under the direct supervision of the Program Manager as an integral member of the project team responsible for delivering goals, objectives, and activities under VAS initiative at Provincial level. The Project Officer is responsible for directing, organizing, and controlling project activities, communicating with stakeholders. Assist Program Managers with planning, communicating risks, opportunities, and current state of the project. He/she fulfills his/her obligations by coordinating meetings, resources, equipment, and information.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of the program ensuring achievement of program indicators.
• Initiate and conduct regular coordination meetings with project team members and lead planning and guide staff in effective implementation of the Project activities in the province.
• Participation in all provincial related meetings (all clusters).
•  Assist in the trainings and development of other tools which are essential for staff development and community based interventions.
• Participate in program activities with Provincial/District Health Office and other key partners.
• Conduct periodic assessment with health partners that regularly measure project performance toward attaining goals and indicators.
• Implement all project activities to all stakeholders at all levels from the province down to the community.
• Acts as the focal point for all project related issues and is responsible for proper coordination among all concerned stakeholders.

Communication and Coordination

• Develop and maintain regular and supportive communication structures with the assigned health/nutrition team and Helen Keller Intl in-country team, and other stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs), to ensuring good cooperation and partnerships.
• Participate in health/nutrition coordination meetings, Helen Keller Intl internal trainings, and other working groups or meetings, representing Helen Keller Intl and feeding back to the health/nutrition staff and field managers.

Logistics

• Support the logistics activities of project staff.
• Liaise, as necessary, with the health and nutrition, logistics and finance staff to ensure items are managed and accounted for correctly.

Quality Management

• Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Helen Keller Intl, country and international standards.

Team Spirit

• Reflect the values of Helen Keller Intl with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.

****This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

• Higher level qualification, preferably in health/nutrition or in another relevant field such as nursing/midwifery/doctor/community-based training. Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Experience/Competencies

• 4 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field.
• Management experience in a nutrition/health context.
• Good numerical, report writing and administration skills.
• Knowledge and experience of nutrition/primary health care principles and management.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates to send their cover letter and a curriculum vitae to email. Please indicate the position on the subject line of the email.