Program Officer
Program Officer
JA Africa
About The Job
The Job Objective of this position is to ensure successful development and implementation of JA programs that will serve as a driver for youth entrepreneurship in Rwanda.
Specific Skills
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within a company or an NGO.
- Experience working in or volunteering for a non- profit organization.
- Proven track record of delivering successful projects/programs in the Non-profit space.
- Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
- Project Planning and Management
- Financial Planning
- Organizational Analysis and Design
- Performance Management
- Managing Project Communications
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office tool
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding leadership skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- Good organising and planning skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrable passion for development work, particularly in Rwandas development
Responsibilities & Duties
- Responsible for developing and implementing JA programs nationwide, as well as recruiting, managing, and retaining volunteers.
- Responsible for preparing a detailed budget for the program and tracking adherence to the budget by all Program officers nationwide.
- Responsible for appraising program implementation in all regions for maximum effectiveness in line with the developed timetable for maximum reach and impact.
- Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organisation.
- Develop and implement an alumni engagement strategy that will engage VIMP and other alumni as volunteers in classes, mentors in JA projects, donors, and/or helping to fundraise from their respective organisations.
- Formulate, organise and monitor inter-connected projects.
- Responsible for developing school recruitment and retention plan to include winning back former JAN schools and expanding into more high-profile schools in all major cities.
- Manage appraisal, printing and tracking of Program kits to ensure quality and availability.
- Responsible for targeted fundraising from governments, corporations, foundations, and individuals to implement the program.
- Responsible for effective stakeholder management and communication.
- Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
- Identify risks or issues with program implementation, resolve them, or escalate them to the Executive Director.
- Stay ahead of current trends and developments that can enhance program delivery and impact.
- Champion the JA brand and ensure program communications, events, and partnerships align with the brand strategy.
- Lead and manage by motivating employees to remain optimistic despite challenges, while encouraging good performance and values.
- Allocate resources and supplies to ensure staff and volunteers can complete their responsibilities to their highest potential.
- Responsible for planning and designing the program, as well as proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective action.
- Enabling individuals to be appointed to project teams.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Providing accurate and timely program status reporting throughout its life cycle.
- Provide clarity to direct reports and team members; ensure quality work efforts.
- Raise funds as agreed with the Executive Director (part of the yearly performance appraisal).
- Perform other duties relating to the job role.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Business management ,project management or any related field
- Experience or certification in project management.
Job Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Apply To
All interested applicants should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae at recruitment@hcsolutions.rw