Program Officer at Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) – 3 Openings

Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) is a National Non-governmental organization that aims to respond to the need of vulnerable communities through supporting self-reliant empowerment activities particularly for women and youth and other vulnerable members of the society. The project Improving Access to Integrated GBV Services for Women and Girls of Reproductive Age is a 10-month project (January 2022 – October 2022) funded by the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) and implemented by the Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) in Jere, Bama and Pulka LGA’s of Borno state. The project targets vulnerable populations in IDP camps and host communities in Jere, Bama and Pulka with the aim of reducing suffering and vulnerability to GBV, SGBV & SEA for women and girls of reproductive age. The project will also support the co-ordination of the GBV sub-sector through co-ordination of the dignity kits technical working group (which REBHI leads) by assessing reviewing and implementing the needs of beneficiaries into the standardized dignity kits contents. The Primary responsibilities of the GBV officer are the following

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Location: (Jere, Bama and Pulka) Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

Support in the implementation and management of the project
Developing work-plans, budgets and overseeing implementation of activities
Developing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports, project presentations, and program updates
Finalize reports on activities, outputs and outcomes; as well as donor reports;
Development and submission of donor financial and narrative reports;
Ensure adherence to work-plan and budgets in planning and implementation of programs/ project;
Maintain synergies within and with other program/ project teams and M&E teams
Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators.
Provide advisory and program management inputs to the program manager
Draft organizational strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to the project;
Support in development of program/ project proposals and initiatives;
Participate in meetings and dialogues on issues related to the project on behalf of REBHI, as necessary;
Identify areas for support and interventions within the project
Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project partners within the GBV sub-sector
Identify capacity building needs of stakeholders and partners
Build and manage relationships with partners to support implementation of the project; and to respond to any potential problems
Provide partners with technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives.
Support the monitoring of implementation of activities and finances using the results based management tools;
Undertake field missions and write reports on monitoring missions;
Support management of overall project budget;
Supervise programs assistants and volunteers;
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields
Minimum of 3 years work experience.

Competencies:

Strongprogramformulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
Strong knowledge of Results Based Programming and Management
Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports in order to inform management and strategic decision-making
Strong Knowledge of gender and development / women’s empowerment
Innovative partnerships development and resource mobilization skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail
Organizational learning and knowledge sharing skills
Good conflict resolution skills
Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies
Ability to establish and maintain contacts with operational-level officials of the host government required.
Is adept at cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity; enjoys working in a multi-cultural environment; engages with empathy with vulnerable persons of diverse backgrounds and experiences.