Program Officer

Client of Kalamntina

Responsibilities:

• Manage one or more projects throughout the full project cycle, from planning and development to implementation, monitoring, and completion.
• Develop project ideas, design project proposals, concept notes, budgets, log frames, and timelines.
• Identify and coordinate with partners; support partner assessments and capacity-building activities.
• Conduct partner trainings and facilitate review meetings to ensure project alignment.
• Coordinate with partners on activities, timelines, and progress; provide guidance on implementation challenges.
• Monitor project budgets, track deviations, and coordinate budget adjustments or activity changes.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation visits, document findings, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Support knowledge management by documenting lessons learned, best practices, and project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and donor requirements, including reporting and audit processes.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and monitor implementation.
• Maintain project data in management systems (ERP/online tools) and ensure timely forecasting, reporting, and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Project Management, International Development, or a related field.
• At least 2 4 years of experience in project management within the NGO/INGO sector or equivalent.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with project management tools (log frames, ToRs, iPCM, monitoring tools).
• Experience in budget management, financial tracking, and forecasting.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Good analytical skills and ability to solve problems effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Adaptable, culturally sensitive, detail-oriented, and committed to organizational mission.