Project Officer at Jami Al Hakeem Foundation

Jami Al Hakeem Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008. The foundation since its inception has extensive experience in coordinating programme interventions across communities and various target audience including youths, women, and girls, etc.

The organization has vast experience in coordination, management and administration of development programmes that bring together a range of stakeholders, including state and non-state actors. Jami Al Hakeem has also demonstrated experience in delivery of effective and sustainable programme aimed at addressing all forms of violence against women and girls (protection) in Nigeria; our programme areas also include: Livelihood and Food security, education, peace building, community security, social justice and sustainable development. Jami Al Hakeem Foundation works in 4 states- Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Gombe states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Duration of Contract: 2 years
Employment Category: Regular
Job Category / Sector: Program Management

Job Summary

The Project Officer will develop, operationalize and revise project work-plans to ensure project activities are carried out as and when scheduled
Establish an effective information management system for the project
Review, produce activity and periodic report; and establish improved mechanisms, guidelines and operating principles for project management.
Project Officer (PO) will lead the project implementation and project team at the state level.

Duties / Responsibilities

Develop, operationalize and revise project work-plans to ensure that activities are carried out as an when scheduled
Establish an effective information management system
Review and establish improved mechanisms, guidelines and operating principles for project management
Produce activity and periodic reports
Participate in and in some cases lead stakeholders interface activities such as sensitization visits, advocacy visits and monitoring activities
Represent the organization at meetings with partners, government officials, coalition members and advocacy constituencies
Plan, organize and coordinate project capacity building events
Prepare the project management systems for portfolio reviews and evaluation
Manages project budget and make appropriate recommendations for budget reviews and/or adjustments in accordance.
Responsible for budget defense and takes responsibility for significant budget variances.
Provide leadership, coordinate and implement all programmatic activities related to the projects
Ensure to implement child safeguarding/protection policy and Code of Conduct of the organization.
Carries out any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Technical Expertise, Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Education,Social Science, Social Work, Psychology or related fields.
Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating programs
Demonstrated experience working in teams, as well as, working independently with minimum supervision
Experience in program and financial management
Proven ability to represent the organization in dealings with external stakeholders
Experience in community mobilization
Experience in the similar position in national or International organizations.
Excellent organizational skills and an ability to work under pressure
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
Excellent writing ability, strong interpersonal, group facilitation and oral presentation skills
Ability to work to deadlines and excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff
A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a commitment to diversity in the workplace
Results oriented with a strong commitment to get the job done on time and with highest professional standards
Good computer skills and proficient in Microsoft applications -excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.