Program Officer at Global Profilers

Job Summary

• The Program Officer will oversee the development and implementation of socio-economic empowerment programs/projects aimed at achieving the organisation's strategic goals.
• This role involves managing specific programs, providing technical assistance, supporting team members and stakeholders, and ensuring the timely execution of activities within the allocated budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and guide the implementation of project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational values and timely completion within the budget.
• Collaborate with the program team to develop program strategies, draft proposals and reports, and support monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Assist in managing financial expenditures, negotiating with vendors, and tracking activity budgets.
• Execute tasks and functions as directed by the Program Manager/Country Manager.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement program activities, including training sessions, meetings, workshops, conferences, and other events as required by organizational work plans.
• Design and develop program interventions aligned with organizational objectives and available budgets.
• Research, write, and edit program documents, including budgets, socio-economic updates, blog articles, publications, activity reports, funding proposals, and training materials.
• Handle administrative and financial matters efficiently, including written assignments and report submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with sector actors, civil society organizations, and represent the organization at public functions as requested.
• Collaborate with program personnel to monitor and evaluate the performance of programs, vendors, consultants, and partners, and recommend program adjustments.
• Lead and support team projects, developing work products in collaboration with team members.
• Mobilize program participants, media, and stakeholders for events and initiatives.
• Maintain and update program files and participant contacts for effective monitoring, evaluation, and internal reporting.
• Monitor socio-economic developments in Africa to provide analysis and recommendations for programmatic adjustments.
• Travel independently or as part of a team to various locations to support programmatic objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Social Development, International Relations, Arts, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit work, international development, and socio-economic empowerment programs, with a focus on women, youth, or entrepreneurs.
• Proven experience with donor-funded economic empowerment programs, education, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Strong background in project cycle management, including coordinating activities, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Familiarity with nonprofit strategies, logical frameworks, Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE), and socio-economic contexts.
• Experience in writing reports and project proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and organize tasks within tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven experience in promoting sustainable economic participation of women and youth.

Desired Attributes:

• Highly organized with the ability to manage a diverse workload effectively.
• Proficiency with platforms and technology tools such as Teachable, Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas, strategies, and policies clearly.
• Experience in event organization with strong attention to detail and coordination skills.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to present and explain information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team to achieve organizational and program objectives.
• Experience in nonprofit or international development sectors, preferably with a focus on women, youth, or entrepreneurs.