Program Officer

Job Description

Position: Program Officer

Contract Start: Immediately

Contract Period: Till 15th July 2017

Scope of Work

The Program Officer shall work under the coordinator and the scope of work shall include the following, but shall not necessarily be limited to the following:

• Support the Coordinator in fundraising, monitor the work plan and budget  
• Support private sector to develop issues which needs to be implemented in the policy level to contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies, programs, and practices around the issues;
• Ensure communication between the NBF Secretariat, working groups, liaison ministries, private sectors;
• Program-Related Functions in close collaboration with concerned ministries and private sectors;
• Develop, plan, and organize program-related workshops, trainings and events;
• Contribute to writing and editing project materials and position papers;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Management functions under Coordinator

• In conjunction with other staff/consultants, develop grant making strategies, priorities, and guidelines;
• Write/draft grant proposals, Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) between NBF and private sectors;
• Engage in communication and perform site visits with/to prospective and current member organizations;
• Monitor grants through progress reports, ongoing communication and site visits;
• Donor communication;

Required qualification and experience

• University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Social Science or related field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience with Master’s degree working with private sectors and involvement in planning, networking and coordination or 6 years’ experience with Bachelor’s Degree in related field;
• Prior knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn quickly about advancing social justice through community organizing, legal advocacy, research, or policy reform work.

Skills Required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines and to follow projects through to completion;
• Ability to trouble shoot and to constructively address concerns or problems as they arise in a positive manner;
• Very good written, verbal skill in English
• Good computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, and experience with internet research;
• Good listening and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences and ability to encourage and support others;
• Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals;
• Show discretion and ability to handle confidential issues;
• Willingness to travel;
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues and the general public;

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For further queries contact at 5539788/5539746

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