PROGRAMME OFFICER AT THP SWITZERLAND

Our Vision:
A World without Hunger.
A world where every woman, man and child leads a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity.

Our Mission:
To end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered
Statement of Purpose by THE HUNGER PROJECT Switzerland (THP):
In Switzerland, we invite people and institutions to partner with The Hunger Project for the sustainable end of chronic hunger. By partnering with people living in abject poverty, we will also gain valuable experiences to support our own development in Switzerland, India and Africa.
The Hunger Project:

• Strengthens women in their key role in change.
Women traditionally bear the main responsibility for the health of the family, for schooling and food security for the children, and often also provide part of the household income. However, they themselves do not have access to the household income earned, have no land rights and no decision-making powers in the family, nor in political and economic bodies. The Hunger Project has made it its top priority to empower women politically, socially and economically.

• Mobilizes people at the grassroots level for personal responsibility.
The basic attitude of people, which is characterized by resignation and dependence, must be confronted and changed. In many countries this is achieved through the “Vision, Commitment and Action Workshop” and the training of local development trainers, who in turn motivate and organize the other villagers to become active themselves.

• Works in partnership with local authorities.
An effective forum must be created that allows villagers to meet their basic needs and gain access to government resources to which they are legally entitled.

HP is a UN-recognized non-governmental organization and has consultative status in its Economic and Social Council. The Global Office is located in New York.
The global Executive Board coordinates the strategic planning work. It consists of a group of internationally recognized development and finance experts who meet twice a year for working conferences.

Job Title: PROGRAMME OFFICER

Contract Type: FULL TIME

Job No: 20098

Location: ABUJA, LAGOS, KANO AND PORTHARCOURT

DEADLINE: September 30th

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Programme Officer is responsible for providing programme support services to the Programme.
Sharing and Learning for THP, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work.
Grants managements review and analysis of funding request while actively contributing to the overall growth and strategic development of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supports implementation of the programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
i. Assist in development and implementation of programme strategies, work plans including monitoring and evaluation plans.
ii. Collection, analysis, and presentation of information needed for programme development and implementation.
iii. Assist in developing and implementing project communication strategies
iv. Assist in proper communication of all Partnership Programme strategy through the project.

• Provides effective support to management of the programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:
i. Assist in the operational and financial management of responsible programmes/projects and ensure that necessary programme management and financial procedures are properly implemented.
ii. Track and report on programme implementation and fund utilization.
iii. Presentation of information for audit and evaluation of the projects.
iv. Assist in preparation, filing, compilation, and dissemination of documents/materials relating to the programme.
v. Provide logistics support for missions, events, and project related workshops.
vi. Maintain good communication with other units of the Organization and with external counterparts at the working level.
vii. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing focusing on achievement of the following results:
viii. Participation in the trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.
ix. Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
x. Other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the programme manager

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Higher National Diploma (HND) or a University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Health, Food Sciences, socialWorks, security, Criminology, Economics, Humanitarian, Psychology, Political Sciences and Social Sciences and project subject related area would be desirable.
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant administrative or programme experience.
• Experience working with NGO, and international organizations (if any).
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Must be willing to travel to within and outside Nigeria

SALARY RANGE: N160K to N320K

Personal Qualities:
• Strong Communication Skill
• Integrity, Accountability and Commitment.
• Excellence, Diversity and Respect.
• Ability to think creatively, analytically, and strategically.
• Able to take initiative in mobilizing and facilitating activities.
• Multi-tasking and coordination skills (Planning & Organizing).
• Strong inter-personal skills.

NOTE:
Must pass background check which are rigorous (it includes providing three (3) Referees), and invasive. Therefore, candidates who are not able to meet up with the background check requirement should not bother applying.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested CANDIDATES are to forward their CV (with three (3) verifiable REFEREES to coscv@outlook.com