Position: Project Officer at Oxfam Nigeria
Location: Taraba
Internal Job Grade: D1
Contract Type: Fixed term - 6 months
Department: Programs
Oxfam Overview:
Oxfam is dedicated to crafting a fair world devoid of poverty, with a global coalition of 17 affiliates. In Nigeria, we focus on Economic Justice/Sustainable Livelihoods, Humanitarian Aid, Gender Justice, and Good Governance through a rights-based approach.
Responsibilities:
- Program Support: Aid in planning, executing, and overseeing project activities to align with objectives and timelines.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Foster communication with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating meetings and workshops for government officials, NGOs, and community organizations.
- Capacity Building: Organize training sessions for project staff, officials, and community members on relevant topics and methodologies.
- VSLA Group Formation and Management: Assist in establishing and monitoring savings and loans groups, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
- Budget Management: Help develop and monitor project budgets.
- Gender and Social Inclusion: Ensure project activities are inclusive of marginalized groups, especially women and rural populations.
- Networking and Collaboration: Cultivate relationships with local partners and government agencies to expand program impact.
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare progress reports, success stories, and lessons learned. Maintain accurate project documentation.
- Data Management: Collect, organize, and analyze project data for evaluation purposes.
- Administrative Support: Assist Project Coordinator with meetings, logistics, and documentation.
Experience, Knowledge & Competencies:
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Economics, or related field.
- Knowledge & Experience: Previous project implementation experience, preferably in agriculture or development.
- Key Attributes: Strong organizational skills, effective communication, proficiency in English and local languages, ability to travel within Taraba State.
- Competencies: Enabling, Mutual Accountability, Building Relationships, Influencing.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply through the provided link.
Application Deadline: 22nd March, 2024.
Related
- Program Manager Job Vacancy at the Jemilius Aid and Relief Initiative (JAREI)
- Pharmacist Job Vacancy at Care Best Initiative (CBI)
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer Job Vacancy at Haske Humanitarian Aid Initiative
- Business Development Manager Position at Watolex Crown Integrated Services: Apply Now
- Reckitt Access Accelerator for Social Entrepreneurs in Kenya & Nigeria: Apply Now