Programme Officer at Reconnect HDI

Reconnect Health Development Initiative (RHDI) is an mental health non-profit, non-government organization headquartered in Nigeria since 2013, to provide psychological treatment and support services to address mental health issues while providing psychological treatment services to people and communities. Working together with relevant stakeholders, we affirm our commitment to support and alleviate the sufferings of persons affected by disasters, mental disorder, psychological and substance abuse problems.

We believe no one should face a mental health challenge alone and we would not give up until everyone in need of psychological support access the required. Reconnect HDI has nearly 50 seasoned professionals comprising of Clinical and Behavioral Psychologists, Educational and Child Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Public Health Specialists and Counselors. With our partners from the public, private and NGO sectors, our contribution to the psycho-social space is unparalleled.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Officer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Program Officer works to provide technical and managerial support under the direction of the Program Manager.
• This position is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies and work plans to ensure that program goals and objectives are met.
• This includes providing strategic inputs for annual work-plans, proposal/grant development, analysis of programmatic results, identification and resolution of challenges and program performance, application of lessons learned and best practices to improve program performance, donor reporting, and personnel management.

Role Specifics

• Preparation of project outputs that relate to implementation of programme activities, such as progress reports, briefings, presentations.
• Development of grant proposals and work plans including budgets and modifications as required.
• Coordinating the implementation, mentoring, supervision and evaluation of programmes and projects of the organization.
• Track and compile stories on field engagements
• Liaise with other units to write and produce programmatic reports of programmes, projects and activities of the organization monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, workshops, identifying participants, follow-up and coordination with participants and invitees, support logistic arrangements.
• Coordinate staff meeting, prepare agendas and takes minutes of meetings as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of University Degree or its equivalent in Public Health, Development Studies or any Social or Health Science related fields with 2 – 4 years relevant work experience.

Key Competencies:

• Proficiency in the use of the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point programmes is essential
• Intermediate research skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills, team and networking skills are essential
• Evidence of ability to think strategically; to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams; candidate should be able to demonstrate a sense of cultural and gender sensitivity.
• Creativity, attention to detail and efficient delivery methods.
• Understanding of NGO’s operation, best practices and donor relation
• A strong commitment to development and humanitarian service
• 2 – 3 years experience as a program officer
• Experience in proposal writing.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2022.