Senior Program Officer at Surge Africa Organisation

• We are looking for a Senior Program Officer that will lead the Surge Africa’s program and operational strategy.
• The Senior Program Officer ideally has vast experience in program management, climate adaptation and resilience strategies, and can manage and develop programs and initiatives.
• The SPO will be tasked with overseeing multiple projects at once.
• This means they must be able to juggle many different responsibilities simultaneously while still ensuring that each individual project is progressing smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing long-term strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, including developing a strategic plan for the entire organization or specific program
• Establishing standards for performance and measuring progress towards goals, then communicating results to team and/or stakeholders
• Leading teams of project officers and other team members to ensure projects run smoothly and on time - Provide strategic support and thought partnership, including record keeping and follow-up with both internal and external activities of program officers.
• Working with program and operation teams to develop new programs and initiatives based on emerging issues
• Managing implementation of projects from start to finish, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling activities to ensure successful completion of objectives
• Managing complex, multi-faceted projects that require extensive planning, coordination, and communication with multiple departments within an organization
• Determining how best to allocate resources across multiple projects or initiatives based on available funding and personnel
• Implements processes to plan, coordinate, and track communications, timelines, and documents related to grants
• Developing and implementing processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and consistency in operations
• Coordinate the identification, hiring and supervision of staff and consultants
• As relevant, serve as the main point of contact for partner institutions

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in international development, climate change and program management;
• Excellent English communication skills (written and oral);
• Willingness and ability to work in teams;
• Experience working with donor-funded programs preferred
• Exceptional time management aptitude, highly motivated, and the ability to be flexible
• Solid planning, time management and follow through skills, meticulous attention to detail
• High level of motivation, independence, teamwork
• Willingness to learn new software tools and use them for program support.
• Proficiency with problem solving, analysis, and applying appropriate level of judgment.
• Positive attitude, sense of humor, and a commitment to being part of, and building, a positive work environment.